Canatara Waterfowl 

An uncommon Brant Goose flew along the Canatara shoreline. This was an exciting find as we don't see this species every year. Nesting occurs on Arctic marshlands and tundra. During migration, they fly south along the eastern and western Canadian coast lines and occasionally make it inland to the Great Lakes. It is a compact, small goose with a stubby bill and a relatively short neck, when compared to most geese. They are larger than Mallards and smaller than Canada Geese.

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Brant/id

Meanwhile, back at the edge of Lake Chipican, several Canada Geese were having a snooze.

Lake Chipican is an area of refuge during stormy weather and fall hunting season which has been ongoing in lower Lake Huron. A Northern Pintail took a break on the little lake.

A lone Wood Duck, amongst the Redheads.

Wood Duck on the run.

As many as 1800 Redheads have recently been found on Lake Chipican! Their diet is varied, but the main staple is submerged aquatic vegetation. Above, two ducks have retrieved plants from the bottom. Another is stretching after a big meal.

Redhead dripping with water after surfacing.