We observed two golden eyes. In Kyoto City, golden eyes overwinter every year, though in small numbers. In the past years we enjoyed a visit of one male. In recent years, one female pay a visit, but this year, to our pleasant surprise, we observe two females overwintering. It would be nice if a male would come and join them. Let us wait in anticipation. When foraging, they dive frequently. The short breath-holding time and the long dive time make it a master diver. Bird books tell us that they are omnivorous, eating both plant and animal matter, but I have never seen them surface with anything in their beaks. I hope they will stay undisturbed and continue to show up and entertain us until spring.
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センダンの実にムクドリが集まっています。
Photos 2022-01-05
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