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Gadwall (Anas strepera)
Summary: Rare in all seasons except Summer when they are Very Rare. Best seen at Swan Lake, Starrigavan Estuary, or Totem Park.
SpringSummerFallWinter
Sitka Road SystemRareVery RareRareRare
Sitka Area*
*Unless otherwise noted, occurrence in the Sitka Area is unknown or presumed similar to that on the road system
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J Dan Webster
Rare migrant and winter visitant. Merrill took one at Lisianski Bay 22 September 1911 (Willett 1914). I saw two at Port Krestof 1 May 1940 (Gabrielson and Lincoln 1959). C. Johnstone saw one 15 February 1970 (Kessel and Gibson 1978). Gibson saw two on 7 to 9 May 1982. I saw two on 16 August 1986. Recorded on 8 of the 28 Christmas counts.


© Matt Goff

Created: October 12, 2007
Last updated: December 29, 2007

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