Mike,
That is what I would call this bird. First winter male goldeneyes often present
this mostly female-like appearance. In recent weeks, I've seen a number of
first-winter male Common Goldeneyes that looked very much like this one, aside
from the difference in head shape and white facial spot.
Dave Irons
Portland, OR
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Subject: [obol] Interesting plumage goldeneye
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2016 15:08:33 -0800
While unsuccessfully chasing a (dubious) rarities report from
Ilwaco, Washington, I noted an interesting transitional BARROW'S
GOLDENEYE in the boat basin.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mbalame/24486162341
I presume this is a first winter male just now coming into adult
plumage...
also three MARBLED GODWITS
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mbalame/24542286806
--
Mike Patterson
Astoria, OR
For which it stands...
http://www.surfbirds.com/community-blogs/northcoastdiaries/?p=3132
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