[mcrosbie]

I believe it is, but I would like confirmation.

Common Goldeneye DSC00846 by mcrosbie, on Flickr

[DavidWong]

Yes, this is a female Common Goldeneye.

The bill of the Common Goldeneye is mostly black with a yellow tip, while that of the Barrow's is mostly yellow.

[mcrosbie]

Thank you, David. Yes, sometimes, it's difficult to see the colours in the afternoon in winter. We've had dark foggy days in Courtenay this week.