This message is from Donna Lusthoff, who should be on OBOL but is not hooked
up yet......

"Information on Barrow's Goldeneye (Bucephala islandica) feeding behavior
sought.
A male was found 4 years ago on the Tillamook, Or. Christmas Bird Count.
He fed by pulling mollusks off pilings in the bay. Possibly the same bird has
been observed every winter since. He has only fed in the above manner --
never diving, although other goldeneye in the area do. I have never seen any
goldeneye (of either species) feed in this way. Flocks of mixed goldeneye on
the Columbia River only dive, though there are pilings around. Nor can I find
any material that discusses anything other than diving, and, rarely, upending
and dabbling. References: Bellrose, Palmer, Cramp, Bent, Madge and Ehrlich."
I will pass on all info to Donna.
Cindy Lawes
cwlawes at aol.com
Beaverton, Or.