Common Goldeneye
About shooting common goldeneye
The goldeneye is a small, compact diving duck common in Norwegian lakes. Hunting is done as stand hunting at lakes and rivers where goldeneye are present.
It is a fast flyer with a characteristic singing wing sound that has given it its Norwegian name. The goldeneye can dive when it senses danger, so the shooting window can be short.
Hunting is often combined with other duck hunting at lakes and waterways.
Open Season
10 Sep – 23 Dec
Weight
600–1000 g
Distribution
The goldeneye breeds in forested areas with access to lakes and rivers throughout Norway. It is a cavity nester that readily uses nest boxes.
Terrain
Clear lakes and rivers in forested landscape. The goldeneye is a diving duck that finds its food on the bottom. In winter it is also found along the coast.
Identification
The male is black and white with a greenish-black head and a white cheek patch. The female has a brown head and grey body.
Fieldcraft Tips
Listen for the whistling wingbeat. Goldeneye often come in to water at high speed and land abruptly.
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