Northern Fulmar
From Natural History of Southeast Alaska
Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) Pelagic species that is presumed to be Fairly Common to Common offshore in fall and winter, possibly uncommon at other times.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | ? | ? | ? |
Preferred Habitats: Pelagic, Offshore
Observed at: Vitskari Rock, Chatham Strait
Breeding Status: Not expected to breed
Family: Procellariidae
Reported in the Sitka area
J Dan Webster
Common offshore in fall and winter, occasionally approaching shore. There are only these records: One seen in Chatham Strait 6 September 1913 by Willett (1914); several in Sitka Sound 12 August 1940; a few in lower Chatham Strait 11 August 1940, and a few near Hazy Islands 21 August 1945 by Gabrielson (Gabrielson and Lincoln 1959). Near Vitzkari Rock Charles Johnstone saw one 3 August 1982; Hanson and I saw two on 18 August and one 19,20, and 29 August 1986. Sowls, et al (1982) saw a few near Hazy Islands 4 Jun 1981. Sanger (1972) noted it as abundant to common offshore 1 February to 8 March 1967. Gordon saw several off Chichagof Island 2-7 July 1969. Kenyon saw several in outer Cross Island Sound 26 November 1947.
