Female Common Goldeneye in Green Reflections

A female common goldeneye swims through calm, green-reflected wetland water among emerging aquatic plants. The quiet scene captures the bird in its natural freshwater habitat. Expand

Female Common Goldeneye in Green Reflections

A female common goldeneye swims through calm, green-reflected wetland water among emerging aquatic plants. The quiet scene captures the bird in its natural freshwater habitat.

EXIF Canon EOS 90D EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM 400 mm 1600 1/2500 s f/9 2026-05-25 14:15
It was a clear May afternoon at the bird reserve near Rådde Gård, just outside Länghem. This small artificial lake has numerous little islands and channels, providing nesting habitat for birds. I find common goldeneyes particularly wary, so photographing them often means keeping my distance. Even from afar, their striking golden eyes can seem almost to glow.