Sitka/American Golden-Plover

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Sitka/Birds: American Golden-Plover

Sitka Summary: Overall abundance in the area is unclear, but seems likely that they do not show up most years. Very few reports from the road system. Only one recent fall report, a single bird calling (recording) from Starrigavan Ridge (August 2020).

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Sitka American Golden-Plover


mid-May 2012 saw an exceptional influx of this species, with a high count of 28 observed at Totem Park. Some were also found at Low Island during the same time period.