The Brant is a handsome, tiny goose that is compact and has a relatively short neck. It has a black head, a white necklace, and a rich brown body that turns white under the tail. They gather in flocks to spend the winter in bays, estuaries, and lagoons, feeding on eelgrass and other aquatic plants. They lay their eggs in grassy and sedge-filled marshes in the Arctic. The melodious cries of flocks, which are evocative of Sandhill Cranes, may be heard for a long way. Some Brant have started using upland fields in recent years, feeding on grass as Canada geese do.
Brant Specifications
Brant ID
In the winter, keep an eye out for Brant in saltmarsh lagoon systems, bays, and sounds. When eelgrass beds are within reach, they eat most extensively during lower and falling tides. Brant has developed a habit of frequenting parks and golf courses that forbid hunting. In certain areas, they could allow a relatively close approach; elsewhere, they are pretty wary of people. Please bring your own or borrow one from a friend to get the most splendid view of their stunning plumage.
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