Sooty Shearwater
From Natural History of Southeast Alaska
Sooty Shearwater (Puffinus griseus) Pelagic species Common off-shore spring through fall. Sometimes seen in Sitka Sound.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Common | Common | - |
Preferred Habitats: Offshore, Pelagic
Observed at: Vitskari Rock, Chatham Strait
Breeding Status: Not expected to breed
Family: Procellariidae
Reported in the Sitka area
J Dan Webster
Abundant visitant on offshore waters in summer; sometimes inshore to Sitka Sound and southern Chatham Strait Dates from 4 June 1981 near Hazy Islands (Sowls et al 1982) and 19 June 1985 near Vitzkari Rock (I saw 50) to 25 September 1981 near Vitzkari Rock by C. Johnstone. Sanger (1972) listed dark shearwaters is common offshore, 1 May to 9 June 1956, but did not distinguish the species. H. H. Hindshaw (specimen, UW) took one 21 July 1896.
