Monday, December 10, 2018

In the harbor

 

Brant (Branta bernicla), Bodega Harbor, 7 December 2018

P.S.  I first wrote about Brant ~5 years ago — for more information about them (including an audio clip), see the post called "Do you like my necklace?" on 18 January 2013.

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3 comments:

  1. Alice ChanDecember 11, 2018 at 8:03 AM

    When did they arrive? We were out there a couple of weeks ago and didn't see any, although of course it's possible we just weren't looking where they *were,* lol.

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  2. Jackie SonesDecember 11, 2018 at 11:47 AM

    Hi, Alice!

    Hmmm...not sure about the exact arrival date. We were doing a shorebird survey on November 30th and counted over 800 Brant in Bodega Harbor that day.

    The other day I noticed that some of the Brant have leg bands. So if you're looking through a flock, it might be worth keeping an eye out for bands.

    :) Jackie

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  3. AnonymousDecember 11, 2018 at 12:29 PM

    What a beautiful shot of a brant. I always love when they arrive.

    Carol

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