GOLDEN-EYE 129 
GOLDEN-EYE. Clangula glawcion (Linneus). 
Coloured Figures.—Gould, ‘Birds of Great Britain,’ vol. vy, 
pl. 31; Dresser, ‘Birds of Hurope,’ vol. vi, pl. 440; 
Lilford, ‘Coloured Figures,’ vol. vii, pl. 48; Booth, 
‘Rough Notes,’ vol. iui, pl. 13. 
As a winter-migrant the Golden-eye is tolerably plenti- 
ful, and may be met with round our coasts between October 
and April. It inhabits river, lake, and tide, delighting in 
the smooth waters of sheltered bays and estuaries. It is a 
somewhat difficult Duck to approach, but with the aid of 
Fic. 17.—GOLDEN-EYE. 
a field-glass, can be distinguished by a white patch in front 
of the eye, very conspicuous in the adult male, while its 
bright eye of golden-yellow can be discerned some little 
distance off. 
The Golden-eye may be watched from the shore of a 
small lake, but being very wary can be observed to the best 
advantage only from the ambush of a large rock or other 
available cover. Like the Tufted Duck, it appears on 
the water as a short, thickset bird, and from its black and 
white plumage has also been named by sportsmen the 
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