Common Goldeneyes are one of the few ducks that relishes winter in the North. They stay around all winter if there is sufficient open water. This female only needed a sliver in the St. Louis River estuary. [March 2; St. Louis River, Riverside, Duluth, Minnesota]

Common Merganser St. Louis River Fond du Lac Duluth MN IMG_0035227
Common Goldeneye male St. Louis River Fond du Lac Duluth MN IMG_0035306