Nineteen Common Goldeneyes and a pair of Buffleheads have touched-down on the river about midway between the bridges. The upsurge is due to the new arrival of fifteen females, who now far outnumber the males by almost 4:1.
The one juvenile that arrived with the original vanguards is to the far left (see photo). He's about six months old, brownish, and has a white spot under his eye. Yes, young males resemble females through their first fall and winter. By next fall (2026), he'll have transitioned to white and black with a greenish sheen to his head.
Note the size of the juvenile's head compared to the two other males in the photo. The females seem drawn to the youngster as he leads the group. Maybe he's special!