Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) at the north end of Bodega Harbor on 10 December 2019.
The light was a bit dim, but the patterns and reflections on the water drew my eye:
Below is a comparison of two goldeneyes and a Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola). Although both species are dominantly black and white, the placement of white on their heads is different. The goldeneyes have a smaller white spot in front of the eye, while the Buffleheads have a larger white patch behind the eye and wrapping around the back of the head (females of both species are brown and have different patterning than the males):
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These are stunning photos! Thank you for posting.
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