[birding] Mystery Goldeneyes

[Carl & Christine Schneiders]

Hi Birders,

On Silverton's CBC(Saturday January 2nd.) there was a pair of Goldeneyes sp. 
on a reservoir just SE of Silverton. The four pictures of the Goldeneyes can 
be viewed at:

http://www.oregonbirds.org/birdphotos.html

The pictures aren't the greatest since the birds were approximately a 
quarter of a mile from the photographer.  Both species of goldeneyes have 
occurred on the CBC.  There also were two first winter male Common 
Goldeneyes on another sector.  The two Common Goldeneyes had a distinctly 
different face pattern then the pair in the photos.  Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.

Matthew Schneider
Silverton, Oregon
Assistant Compiler for the Silverton CBC