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Bufflehead Ducks are common to the Victoria area from October to May. They have a length of 12 1/2 - 15 1/2 inches (32-39 cm), a wingspan of 21 1/2 - 24 inches (54-61 cm) and can live up to 15 years. They dive for aquatic invertebrates, mollusks, and crustaceans: also eats insects and seeds. Photo taken at Esquimalt Lagoon in Victoria, British Columbia.

Brewer's Blackbirds are a common year round resident of Victoria. They have a wingspan of 10-12 inches (25-30cm), a wingspan of 13-16 inches (33-41cm) and can live up to 13 years. They forage on the ground for insects, snails, grain, and occasionally fruit. Photo taken at King's Pond in Victoria, British Columbia.

Wood Ducks are seen in the Victoria area in low numbers. They have a length of 18 1/2 - 21 1/2 inches (47-54 cm), a wingspan of 26-29 inches (66-73 cm) and can live up to 18 years. They forage for seeds, tree fruits, and small acorns; they also eat spiders, insects, and crustaceans. Photo taken at King's Pond in Victoria, British Columbia

The Common Goldeneye has a length of 15 1/2-20 inches (40-51cm), a wingspan of 30-33 inches (77-83cm) and can live up to 15 years. They dive for insects, mollusks, crustaceans, and sometimes eat fish and plant matter. Photo taken at Esquimalt Lagoon in Victoria, British Columbia

Here is the Legislative Buildings in Victoria, British Columbia with the added Christmas colored lights on it...

Happy New Year to everyone....I hope 2012 is a great year for all of you.