Brant (Branta bernicla) (1)
– Reported Nov 07, 2014 15:56 by Matthew Tobey
– Lock 28 Boat Ramp N of Burleigh Falls, Peterborough, Ontario
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Brant (Branta bernicla) Wikimedia

Brant (Branta bernicla) Wikimedia

– Comments: “HY (juvenile) bird; not associating with other waterfowl. Did not appear nervous; upon arriving the bird was in water but came ashore to graze on grass alongside the boat launch ~15′ from our vehicle.

Note: The bird was still present at noon on Saturday, November 8.  D.M.

Brant - Burleigh Falls - Kim Zippel Nov. 7, 2014

Brant – Burleigh Falls – Kim Zippel Nov. 7, 2014

Categories: Sightings

Drew Monkman

I am a retired teacher, naturalist and writer with a love for all aspects of the natural world, especially as they relate to seasonal change.