Brant (goose) the "Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds" applies. "Branta" is a Latinised form of Old Norse "brandgás", "burnt (black) goose", and "bernicla" is the medieval Latin name for the barnacle. The brant and the similar barnacle goose were previously considered one species, formerly believed to be the same creature as the crustacean. That myth can be dated back to at least the 12th century. Gerald of Wales claimed to have seen these birds hanging down from pieces of timber, William Turner accepted the theory, and John Gerard claimed to have seen the birds emerging from their shells. The
Cathy Branta also qualified to the 1984 World Championships. His 28th place finish contributed to the USA's team silver medal. In 1986, he won a separate "World Cross Country Championships Senior Men's Trials" in 1986, qualifying him to run in the 1986 IAAF World Cross Country Championships. His 10th place finish contributed to the USA's team bronze medal. She currently coaches high school track and cross country, and teaches physical education and health in Wittenberg-Birnamwood, WI. She is married and has three children. Cathy Branta Cathy Easker (née Branta; born January 6, 1963) is a retired middle-distance and long distance runner from