Black Scoter
From Natural History of Southeast Alaska
Black Scoter (Melanitta nigra) Uncommon during migration and winter and Very Rare in summer along the road system. Sometimes seen in flocks of Surf Scoters. Best observed between Crescent Harbor and Totem Park or along Halibut Point Road, including HPR Recreation Area. Apparently formerly more abundant than in recent years.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncommon | Very Rare | Uncommon | Uncommon |
Best observed at: Halibut Point Rec, Totem Park
Preferred Habitats: Protected nearshore, Unprotected nearshore
Observed at: Halibut Point Rec, Totem Park, South Kruzof
Breeding Status: Not expected to breed
Family: Anatidae
Documented in the Sitka area
J Dan Webster
Common migrant and winter visitant; scarce summer non- breeder. Extreme dates are both from my field notebook of 1940—10 August to 22 May—except for my 1985 records: two on 1 June, ten on 28 June, and two off Fred’s Creek 29 June.
