Flock of wintering Brent Goose (Branta bernicla), West Sussex (UK)


Brent Geese breed on arctic islands and coasts, especially in low tundra by the sea. In winter they migrate to warmer countries in large flocks. They are traditional to their wintering sites. They feed on eel-grass in shallow waters, but also graze on mudflats and grassy fields.


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Location: West Wittering, West Sussex, UK
Photo credit: © Paul Harris / Alamy / Afripics
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Keywords: eel-grass, field, flock, goose, grazing, migrant, winter