Duck Tail 2012

In Whiskey Cove today  

I saw one of the goldeneye ducks

with its transmitter tail.

He was in a large flock of goldeneyes

headed north at the end of our winter.

Can you spot the duck with the transmitter tail? Hint: front right center...

Diving for mussels under the dock

Male goldeneye duck with transmitter tail April 2012

Flock of goldeneye ducks - Indian Arm BC 2012

The goldeneyes are late leaving the coast this year...but should be gone any day now.
For more information on the ducks with transmitter tails, read previous post and also visit the Sea Duck Joint Venture.