Barrow's Goldeneye
From Natural History of Southeast Alaska
Barrow's Goldeneye (Bucephala islandica) Common from late October through April and Accidental in Summer along the road system. Most easily observed at Totem Park, Starrigavan, or the airport lagoon.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Rare | Common | Common |
Best observed at: Starrigavan, Totem Park, Airport Lagoon, Halibut Point Rec
Preferred Habitats: Protected nearshore, Unprotected nearshore
Observed at: Starrigavan, Totem Park, Airport Lagoon, Halibut Point Rec, Herring Cove, Silver Bay, Aleutkina, Nakwasina, Blue Lake
Breeding Status: Very Rare
Family: Anatidae
Breeding Habitats: Lake
Documented in the Sitka area
J Dan Webster
Abundant winter visitant (Christmas counts and Trapp and King 1985). Seen from October (Willett 1914) to 17 May, 1940 (Webster 1941), but also Sowls et al (1982) reported several on Kruzof Island 24 June 1981.
Marge Ward
Saw ducklings at Herring Cove.
