Long-tailed Duck
From Natural History of Southeast Alaska
Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) Common in winter. Uncommon in migration, and Accidental in Summer. Most easily observed in the Channel through most of the winter.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairly Common | Accidental | Uncommon | Fairly Common |
Best observed at: The Channel
Preferred Habitats: Protected nearshore
Observed at: The Channel, Crescent Bay, Herring Cove, Cape Burunof, Silver Bay
Breeding Status: Not expected to breed
Family: Anatidae
Documented in the Sitka area
J Dan Webster
Common winter visitant; dates from early November (Willett 1914) to 24 May, when Hanson and I saw a flock in 1985. The J. and J. W. Mailliard catalog lists a specimen collected at Sitka in July 1896, but I found that it was a Harlequin, misidentified (CAS).
