Sitka/Pied-billed Grebe
From Natural History of Southeast Alaska
Sitka/Birds: Pied-billed Grebe
Sitka Summary: Rare to Very Rare Fall through Spring, Accidental in Summer. Swan Lake is the best location to see them along the road system.
Infrequently seen along the road system, when a Pied-billed Grebe does occur, it seems to stay for several weeks. These birds effectively blend in to their preferred surroundings in their winter plumage, and can be difficult to spot. Given a preference for freshwater habitat, it does not seem unlikely that these birds show up in the Sitka area many years, though perhaps not on Swan Lake, where they are most likely to be observed and reported.
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Sitka Pied-billed Grebe
Plot of Pied-billed Grebe observations for Sitka
