Common Goldeneye

Where to see

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

Elk Island National Park leads · 8 parks ranked by real sighting rates

Parks Ranked

Share of wildlife watchers reporting a Common Goldeneye during a day in the park, from citizen-science data (GBIF)

#ParkCountrySighting
1 Elk Island National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
50–60%
2 Isle Royale National Park 🇺🇸 United States
30–40%
3 Riding Mountain National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
30–40%
4 Cairngorms National Park 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
20–30%
5 Voyageurs National Park 🇺🇸 United States
20–30%
6 Katmai National Park 🇺🇸 United States
20–30%
7 Biebrza National Park 🇵🇱 Poland
10–20%
8 Wood Buffalo National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
10–20%

Quick answers

Which is the best park to see a Common Goldeneye?

Elk Island National Park (Canada) — about 50% of wildlife watchers report a Common Goldeneye sighting there, the highest of the 8 parks in our data.

Where else can I see a Common Goldeneye?

Isle Royale National Park (about 35%), Riding Mountain National Park (about 31%), Cairngorms National Park (about 29%) are the next best options.