I know, geese aren’t ducks. But they’re close enough for Duck Week. Brant may be found in huge numbers along the coast of Long Island Sound during the winter. From a distance, or to the untrained eye, they may be mistaken for Canada geese. Closer inspection reveals that brant are much smaller and lack the pronounced chin strap of the Canada goose. Brant are a treat to observe each winter in New England.

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