It has been a great winter for geese in the CT, RI area, with up to seven different species of goose in a 30 minute drive, mostly in Rhode Island. The Pink Footed Goose and the Barnacle Goose are two rarities that have been seen throughout the past two months.
However, when I have a few minutes to jump in the car at my work in Quincy, Massachusetts, I visit the beach to see what birds might be around. Invariably, during winter months, the beach off Squantum is home to several hundred Brant.
Brant is smaller than the common Canada Goose. But it has its charm with an attractive all black head, a bit on the small side, as well as a distinctive white ring at the side of his neck. While I haven't heard its call in Massachusetts, often I will hear it in West Haven, Connecticut.....a very interesting "roark" sound, very unlike the Canada.
A black bellied variety has been spotted this winter in other parts of Massachusetts, but so far only white bellies for me.
However, when I have a few minutes to jump in the car at my work in Quincy, Massachusetts, I visit the beach to see what birds might be around. Invariably, during winter months, the beach off Squantum is home to several hundred Brant.
Brant is smaller than the common Canada Goose. But it has its charm with an attractive all black head, a bit on the small side, as well as a distinctive white ring at the side of his neck. While I haven't heard its call in Massachusetts, often I will hear it in West Haven, Connecticut.....a very interesting "roark" sound, very unlike the Canada.
A black bellied variety has been spotted this winter in other parts of Massachusetts, but so far only white bellies for me.
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