: to early Mar-early Jun with from late Feb and to mid Jun. Oct-Dec. No records from fresh water.
: No .
Miscellany: The portion of the Brant population that moves northeast along our coast in spring avoids us in the fall by traveling largely overland directly from James Bay to the estuaries of New York and New Jersey. Brant have one of the longest spring period for our area's birds, extending almost four months.
Last Reviewed: May 24th, 2026