Most times when I’ve seen the common goldeneye on the river, it is quite a distance away and I can’t get a clear shot of it. This one was much closer to the river bank so I was able to get a better shot. It was a gray day so the photo could almost be a black and white except for the golden eye.
Maralee
Through My Lens 
A well named bird beautifully photographed.
Lovely shots of a very exotic looking bird, Maralee!
A beauty!
I don’t think I’ve ever come across a Golden Eye before. Nice captures.