Appearance:
Small goose
Black head, neck and chest
White, partial neck ring
Dark back and belly
White tail
Listen to its call.
According to the 'checklist of birds' for Victoria, these birds are supposed to be uncommon at this time of year. Maybe somebody should tell them that. The last couple times I've been to Island View Beach, there have been dozens of them there. Unlike the ducks I've seen around the coast, these birds really seemed to like playing in the waves. The one below was enjoying a bit of body surfing last weekend.
Learn more about the Brant.
Thanks.
ReplyDeleteOn Saturday, March 22, at Edmonds, Washington, I saw at least 60 Brandts in the water right at the edge of the beach feeding eagerly on seaweed of some sort. They were also bobbing to get something of the bottom in ca. < 1 foot of water. They seemed to be used to the few people walking on the beach and one could approach to about 15 meters to them. -- R. Littleton
ReplyDeleteEdmonds Beach,on the South side of the harbor. March 7th, 2018...probably 80 of these unique geese hanging out in the waves! I took a bit of film and pix as they were so intriguing and they sounded like ducks but looked like small geese with a little black beak. It was like they were communicating with each other and having a good time.
ReplyDeleteI saw them at the beach today, too. They seem to enjoy riding the waves at Edmonds beach. 3/14/2018
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