Bufflehead

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Bufflehead: for more photos, see Sitka Nature Photo Gallery for Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola) Fairly Common from mid-October through April. Most often found on salt water, but in smaller numbers on freshwater. Most easily observed at the airport lagoon, between Crescent Harbor and Totem Park, Swan Lake, and Starrigavan.

Spring Summer Fall Winter
Fairly Common Accidental Fairly Common Fairly Common

Best observed at: Totem Park, Swan Lake, Airport Lagoon, Sage Beach, Starrigavan
Preferred Habitats: Lake, Protected nearshore
Observed at: Totem Park, Swan Lake, Airport Lagoon, Starrigavan, Halibut Point Rec, The Channel, Sage Beach
Breeding Status: Not expected to breed
Family: Anatidae

Documented in the Sitka area

J Dan Webster
Common winter visitant. Seen from October (Willett 1914) to 2 May 1940, when I saw one.



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