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White-winged Scoters (Melanitta fusca)
Summary: Uncommon in migration and through winter and Rare in summer along the road system. May be Fairly Common to Common in near shore locations away from the road system, though abundance seems to be reduced in recent years. Most easily observed from boat, often seen nearshore along Halibut Point Road.
SpringSummerFallWinter
Sitka Road SystemUncommonRareUncommonUncommon
Sitka Area*CommonFairly CommonCommonCommon
*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
Common in summer; abundant migrant and winter visitant; does not breed.


© Matt Goff

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

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