Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye or both

[jgell]

I am really impressed with these goldeneyes. I went out in the row boat today to check the wood duck boxes and these little guys followed me all the way. Not even slightly spooked.

I don't know why I was reluctant to get some divers in the past, they are very entertaining. Red heads may have to go on the want list. They sound great for a mixed collection and do have a cool look, not to mention they are very reasonably priced. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[kangababy]

i was reading you post and interesting to say the least. I raise both the Common and Barrow's Goldeneye and the barrows by far are my favorite birds.. my male is such a camera hog!
i also have the buffleheads but mine are aonly aggressice towards each other and that is beacuse I lost o ne of my hens last year and the two boys fight over her.

On anotehr note though. I think I would have a stroke if I let thos price birds on my pond.. I am sure they would just fly away.

Good luck... Now I am thinking about putting divers on my pond

 

[Marty1876]

Tough choice, nice bird both.

 

[Wizardofwizdom]

Where did you pick up the golden eyes?

 

[Wizardofwizdom]

I am really impressed with these goldeneyes. I went out in the row boat today to check the wood duck boxes and these little guys followed me all the way. Not even slightly spooked.

I don't know why I was reluctant to get some divers in the past, they are very entertaining. Red heads may have to go on the want list. They sound great for a mixed collection and do have a cool look, not to mention they are very reasonably priced. Thanks for the suggestion.

Where did you get the Goldeneyes?