Pelagic Cormorant
From Natural History of Southeast Alaska
Pelagic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax pelagicus) Fairly Common fall through winter and Rare to Uncommon in summer along the road system. Fairly Common all year in the area, with nesting often occuring on St. Lazaria Island. Relatively easy to find near any shore along the road system, but good viewing opportunities occur especially in the Channel and at the Eliason Harbor.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairly Common | Fairly Common | Fairly Common | Fairly Common |
Best observed at: The Channel, Eliason Harbor
Preferred Habitats: Protected Nearshore, Unprotected Nearshore
Observed at: The Channel, Eliason Harbor, Crescent Bay, Near Islands, Starrigavan, Eastern Channel, St. Lazaria, Port Krestof
Breeding Status: Uncommon
Family: Phalacrocoracidae
Breeding Habitats: Rocky Shore, Unprotected Nearshore
Documented in the Sitka area
J Dan Webster
Common in all seasons. Nests reported on St Lazaria Island (many different years and observers, numbers erratic, from none to 150 pairs, Nelson etal 1987), small islands off Biorka (Willett 1914), Hazy Islands (seen by Lehnausen and Nelson, Gibson 1982), Rodgers Island, Terbilon Island, Viesokoi Rock, Trubitsin Cove, and Urey Rock (last five by Sowls et al 1982).
