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20 Aug Erica Craig is out of the office. []
20 Aug Heermann's Gull (Larus heermanni) near Prince of Wales Island []
20 Aug Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan) in Ketchikan []
20 Aug Little Stint (Calidris minuta) in Adak []
13 Jul Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) in Ketchikan []
13 Jul Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) at Anchor Point []
06 May Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) in Juneau []
29 Apr Mountain Bluebird (Silia currucoides) near Tok []
26 Apr Mountain Bluebirds (Silia currucoides) near Delta Junction []
26 Apr Mountain Bluebird (Sialia corrucoides) near Juneau []
26 Apr Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) near Juneau []
26 Apr Little Gull (Larus minutus) in Ketchikan []
22 Apr Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) in Sitka []
19 Apr Mountain Bluebird (Sialia corrucoides) in Juneau []
19 Apr Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) in Juneau []
12 Apr Band-tailed Pigeon (Columba fasciata) in Ketchikan []
12 Apr Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) in Juneau []
12 Apr Mountain Bluebird (Sialia corrucoides) in Juneau []
04 Apr Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) in Juneau []
29 Mar Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) near Adak []
28 Mar Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) in Sitka []
28 Mar Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) near Juneau []
23 Mar Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) in Juneau []
06 Mar Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) in Petersburg []
06 Mar Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) in Petersburg []
17 Feb White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) near Kenai []
12 Feb American Coot (Fulica americana) in Juneau []
11 Jan Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicotti) at Juneau []
11 Jan Tufted Ducks (Aythya fuligula) at Adak []
06 Jan laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) at Kodiak []
15 Dec Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) in Ketchikan []
14 Dec Smew (Mergellus albellus) at Adak []
14 Dec White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) in Sitka []
07 Dec Smew (Mergellus albellus) at Adak []
03 Dec Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) at Adak []
01 Dec Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpureus) in Ketchikan []
21 Nov White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) in Juneau []
19 Nov Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) in Juneau []
19 Nov Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) in Sitka []
18 Nov Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) near Homer []
18 Nov American Coots (Fulica americana) in Sitka []
17 Nov White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) at Seward []
17 Nov American Coot (Fulica americana) at Cordova []
15 Nov Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) in Juneau []
15 Nov Mountain Bluebird (Sialia corrucoides) in Juneau []
12 Nov White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) in Ketchikan []
12 Nov Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) in Ketchikan []
10 Nov Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) near Juneau []
10 Nov Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) in Juneau []
09 Nov White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) at Homer []
08 Nov Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) in Homer []
29 Oct Tennessee Warbler (Vermivora peregrina) in Juneau []
29 Oct Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris) near Palmer []
25 Oct White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) in Ketchikan []
24 Oct Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) in Ketchikan []
24 Oct Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) in Ketchikan []
21 Oct Nashville Warbler (Vermivora ruficapilla) near Juneau []
14 Oct Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) in Juneau []
03 Oct American Coot (Fulica americana) in Juneau []
03 Oct Olive-backed Pipit (Anthus hodgsoni) in Adak []
03 Oct Short-tailed Albatross (Phoebastria albatrus) in the Bering Sea []
29 Sep Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) in Ketchikan []
29 Sep Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus) in Juneau []
26 Sep Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) in Sitka []
23 Sep Little Bunting (Emberiza pusilla) at Gambell []
21 Sep Nashville Warbler (Vermivora ruficapilla) at Bering Sea []
21 Sep Dusky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuscatus) at Adak []
21 Sep Common Cuckoo (Culculus canorus) at Adak []
21 Sep Lesser Sand-Plover (Charadrius mongolus) at Gambell []
19 Sep Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) in Sitka []
18 Sep Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan) at Anchorage []
15 Sep Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) in Ketchikan []
15 Sep Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) in Ketchikan []
15 Sep Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) in Ketchikan []
15 Sep Mourning Doves (Zenaida macroura) near Ketchikan []
15 Sep Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) near Ketchikan []

Subject: Erica Craig is out of the office.
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:00:04 -0800
I will be out of the office starting  08/20/2010 and will not return until
09/07/2010.


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Subject: Heermann's Gull (Larus heermanni) near Prince of Wales Island
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:58:40 -0800 (AKDT)
Region: Southeast; Prince of Wales Island; Stone Rock

Date: 16 August 2010

Species: a single juvenile Heermann's Gull (Larus heermanni)

Location: This bird was observed on Stone Rock, located just north of 
Cape Chacon, on the southern tip of Prince of Wales Island.

Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for 
providing information on this sighting.

History: This bird was seen and photographed around 8:00AM on 16 August. 
This bird was seen amongst a large group of mainly California Gulls 
(Larus californicus) and Herring Gulls (Larus argentatus) that were 
roosting on Stone Rock.  This is at least the second Heermann's Gull 
seen this spring in southeast Alaska with another bird being seen in 
Gustavus on 31 July. Heermann’s Gull is listed as Casual in the latest 
Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. 
Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. The checklist is available online at: 
http://uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf  A printed version is 
available at the Alaska Bird Observatory www.alaskabird.org "Casual at 
Ketchikan and Sitka; accidental at Homer and offshore W of Cape St. 
Elias." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 
(second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association.

Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to 
birding in this area. Access to this area would require the use of a 
boat.

Nick Hajdukovich
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Subject: Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan) in Ketchikan
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:51:16 -0800 (AKDT)
Region: Southeast; Ketchikan

Date: 19 August 2010

Species: a single juvenile Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan)

Location: This bird was observed roosting atop an old anchored barge 
named "Afognak" in Ward Cove just North of Ketchikan.

Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for 
providing information on this sighting.

History: This bird was seen and photographed around 11:30AM on 19 
August. The bird was observed atop the barge with about 60 other gulls 
and was observed sleeping and then flying around and briefly foraging 
near the barge. An attempt to re-find the bird later in the day around 
12:30PM was unsuccessful.  Franklin's Gull is listed as Casual in the 
latest Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, 
Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. The checklist is available on 
line at: http://uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf  A printed 
version is available at the Alaska Bird Observatory www.alaskabird.org 
"Casual spring and fall migrant and summer visitant in southcoastal 
Alaska (Kodiak Is, Anchorage, Cook Inlet, Seward, Sterling, Kenai, 
Homer, Cordova, N to Chitina), Glacier Bay, SE Alaska (Juneau, 
Petersburg, Sitka, Ketchikan), W Alaska (Nome), and the Bering Sea Is 
(St. Paul Is). The number of sightings has increased in recent years. 
Accidental in the W Aleutian Is (Buldir, May 1995)." From A Birder's 
Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is 
available from the American Birding Association.

Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to 
birding in this area.

Nick Hajdukovich
AlaskaBirds-L Moderator

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Nick Hajdukovich                  Ed Clark
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Subject: Little Stint (Calidris minuta) in Adak
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:50:12 -0800 (AKDT)
Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Islands; Adak Island

Date: 18 August 2010

Species: a single juvenile Little Stint (Calidris minuta)

Location: This bird was seen in the southwest corner of Clam Lagoon, 
which is located just north of the town of Adak.

Contact: Thanks to Isaac Helmericks for providing this information, 
please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional 
information.

History: This bird was observed and photographed in close association 
with two juvenile Baird's Sandpipers (Calidris bairdii) and a single 
juvenile Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri). Little Stint is listed as 
Casual on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Theodore G. 
Tobish, and Steve C. Heinl. It is available online at: 
http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version 
of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: 
www.alaskabird.org.  "Casual in spring and fall on all the Bering Sea 
and the W Aleutian Is. Accidental at Barrow and Nome." From A Birder's 
Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is 
available from the American Birding Association.

Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding 
in this area.

Nick Hajdukovich
AlaskaBirds-L Moderator

Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to:

Nick Hajdukovich                  Ed Clark
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Subject: Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) in Ketchikan
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:26:04 -0800 (AKDT)
Region: Southeast: Ketchikan

Date: 12 July 2010

Species: A single Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis)

Location: This bird was observed across the highway from the Mountain 
Point boat ramp in an abandoned lot. This is located about 6 miles south 
of Ketchikan along the South Tongass Highway.

Contact: Thanks to Andy Piston, Steve Heinl, and Brad Benter for 
providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich 
(alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information.

History: This bird was observed by Andy Piston, Steve Heinl, and Brad 
Benter in the afternoon briefly when the bird popped into view from a 
patch of thick brush. The bird was seen for 5-10 seconds before 
disappearing back in the brush. Brad Benter saw the bird several times 
later in the day and took several photos of the bird. Gray Catbird is 
listed as Casual on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, 
Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available 
online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf . A 
printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: 
www.alaskabird.org.  "Casual at the Stikine River mouth, Cape Peirce, 
and Anchorage." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 
July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding 
Association.

Special Consideration: There are no special considerations for birding 
in this area.

Nick Hajdukovich
AlaskaBirds-L Moderator

Please direct messages about rare birds to:

Nick Hajdukovich	                Ed Clark
(907) 452-5026	               (907) 457-1526
alaskabirds AT ak.net                 akbirder AT ptialaska.net

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Subject: Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) at Anchor Point
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:24:29 -0800 (AKDT)
Region:  Southcentral; Anchor Point

Date: 7 July 2010

Species: A single adult Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus)

Location: This bird was observed on the beach near the main boat launch 
at Anchor Point. Anchor Point is located approximately 207 miles south 
of Anchorage along the Sterling Highway.

Contact: Thanks to Todd Eskelin for providing information on this 
sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for 
additional information.

History: This bird was observed and photographed by a visiting birder 
and all attempts to relocate the bird have been unsuccessful so far. 
Lesser Black-backed Gull is listed as Casual on the Checklist of Alaska 
Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore 
G. Tobish. It is available online at: 
http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf . A printed 
version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: 
www.alaskabird.org.  "Accidental at Juneau, Kodiak Is, Shemya Is, and 
Prudhoe Bay. One bird has been an annual summer resident for several 
years at Juneau (through 2008)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. 
George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the 
American Birding Association.

Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding 
in this area.

Nick Hajdukovich
AlaskaBirds-L Moderator

Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to:

Nick Hajdukovich                Ed Clark
(907) 452-5026 (home)       (907) 457-1526 (home)
alaskabirds AT ak.net            akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net

(direct email sightings to both addresses!)

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Subject: Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) in Juneau
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu
Date: Thu, 06 May 2010 01:14:42 -0800
Region: Southeast; Juneau 

Date: 4 May 2010

Species: A male and female, Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) 

Location: These two birds were observed in a small pond near the parking lot 
for the Eagle Beach recreation area at about 26 mile of the Glacier Highway, 
north of Juneau. 


Contact: Thanks to Mark Anderson for providing information on this sighting. 
Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional 
information. 


History: Cinnamon Teal is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by 
Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: 
www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version 
of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: 
www.alaskabird.org. “Rare spring migrant and casual summer visitant in 
southeast Alaska. Casual spring migrant in southcaostal Alaska from Cordova to 
Anchorage and Kodiak Island and casual summer visitant to central Alaska (Kenny 
Lake and Fairbanks). Casual in fall on Kodiak Island." From A Birder's Guide to 
Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from 
the American Birding Association. 


Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this 
area. There may be some delays in travel on the way out to Eagle Beach due to 
ongoing construction. 


Nick Hajdukovich
AlaskaBirds-L Moderator 

Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: 

Nick Hajdukovich                       Ed Clark 
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Subject: Mountain Bluebird (Silia currucoides) near Tok
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu
Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:04:21 -0800
Region: Interior: East-central; Taylor Highway

Date: 23 April 2010

Species: A single, male Mountain Bluebird (Silia currucoides)

Location: This bird was observed at milepost 24 of the Taylor Highway 
near the crossing of the Dennison Fork of the Fourtymile River.

Contact: Thanks to Sally and Toni Urvina (survina AT msn.com) for 
submitting information about their sighting.

History: This is the third year in a row that Mountain Bluebirds have 
been found between mile 16-24 of the Taylor Highway.
Mountain Bluebird is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by 
Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang ,and Theodore G. Tobish. 
It is available online at: 
www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the 
checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: 
www.alaskabird.org. “
"Rare summer breeder and migrant in Interior Alaska (Fairbanks, Delta 
Junction, Eagle, Tanacross, Tok) south through the Alaska Range and 
Talkeetna Mountains to Copper Center. Casual in migration in 
southcentral (Middleton, Anchorage, Kodiak) and rare to locally uncommon 
migrant in southeast Alaska primarily on the mainland (Juneau). 
Accidental at Nunivak Island, Barrow, and Prudhoe Bay. One of the 
earliest arriving passerine migrants in the Interior (mid-April). Best 
found at public access sites in Fort Greeley south of Delta Junction on 
the Richardson Highway." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George 
C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American 
Birding Association.

Special Considerations: This bird was observed along a public highway 
where there are no known special considerations.


Ed Clark
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Nicholas Hajdukovich                       Ed Clark
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Subject: Mountain Bluebirds (Silia currucoides) near Delta Junction
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:26:35 -0800
Region: Interior; East central; Delta Junction

Date: 25 April 2010

Species: Three Mountain Bluebirds (Silia currucoides)

Location: These birds were discovered about a week earlier at a private 
residence approximately 12 miles south of Delta Junction.

Contact: Please contact Ed Clark (akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net) for 
more information about these sightings.

History:  This is the third year in a row that Mountain Bluebirds have 
nested at this location.
Mountain Bluebird is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by 
Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, A.J. Lang and Theodore G. Tobish. It 
is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. 
A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird 
Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “
"Rare summer breeder and migrant in Interior Alaska (Fairbanks, Delta 
Junction, Eagle, Tanacross, Tok) south through the Alaska Range and the 
Talkeetna Mountains to Copper Center. Casual in migration in 
southcoastal (Middleton Island, Anchorage, Kodiak) and rarely to locally 
uncommon migrant in southeast Alaska primarily on the mainland (Juneau). 
Accidental at Nunivak Island, Barrow, and Prudhoe Bay. One of the 
earliest arriving passerine migrants in the interior  (mid-April). Best 
found at public access sites in Fort Greeley south of Delta Junction on 
the Richardson Highway."  " From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. 
George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the 
American Birding Association.

Special Considerations: These birds are at a private residence where the 
owners might allow access. Please contact Ed Clark if you wish to see 
these birds.


Ed Clark
AlaskaBirds-L Moderator

Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to:

Nicholas Hajdukovich                       Ed Clark
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Subject: Mountain Bluebird (Sialia corrucoides) near Juneau
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:21:56 -0800
Region: Southeast; Juneau

Date: 25 April 2010

Species: A single female Mountain Bluebird (Sialia corrucoides)

Location: This bird was observed along the Point Bridget Trail that borders 
Point Bridget State Park. It was not specified how far out the trial this bird 
was observed. The trailhead is located just before mile 38 of the Glacier 
Highway north of Juneau. 


Contact: Thanks to Paul Suchanek (paulms AT gci.net) for providing information 
on this sighting. 


History: This species has continued to show up in small numbers this spring in 
Juneau. Mountain Bluebird is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by 
Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A 
printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: 
www.alaskabird.org. “Rare summer breeder and migrant in interior Alaska 
(Fairbanks, Delta Junction, Eagle, Tanacross, Tok) S through the Alaska Range 
and Talkeetna Mountains to Copper Center. Casual in migration in southcoastal 
(Middleton Is, Anchorage, Kodiak) and rare to locally uncommon migrant in SE 
Alaska primarily on the mainland (Juneau). Accidental at Nunivak Is, Barrow, 
and Prudhoe Bay. One of the earliest arriving passerine migrants in the 
interior (mid-Apr). Best found at public access sites in Ft. Greeley S of Delta 
Junction on the Richardson Hwy. " From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr! 

 . George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the 
American Birding Association. 


Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in these 
areas. 


Nick Hajdukovich
AlaskaBirds-L Moderator

Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to:

Nick Hajdukovich 	     Ed Clark
(907) 452-5026 (home)       (907) 457-1526 (home) 
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Subject: Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) near Juneau
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:20:59 -0800
Region:  Southeast; Juneau; Douglas Island

Date: 22 April 2010

Species: Single adult Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus)

Location: This bird was observed near the mouth of the Mendenhall River (where 
it empties into Gastineau Channel) from the Fish Creek trail. The trailhead is 
located just past mile 8 of the North Douglas Highway, on Douglas Island, near 
Juneau. 


Contact: Thanks to Paul Suchanek (paulms AT gci.net) for providing information 
on this sighting. 


History: This bird was seen first on 19 April and then again around 22 April 
from the same location. This is almost certainly the returning Lesser 
Black-backed Gull that has been identified from the area since at least 1993 
perhaps 1992. Lesser Black-backed Gull is listed as Casual on the Checklist of 
Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore 
G. Tobish. It is available online at: 
http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf . A printed version is 
available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Accidental 
at Juneau, Kodiak Is, Shemya Is, and Prudhoe Bay. One bird has been an annual 
summer resident for several years at Juneau (through 2008)." From A Birder's 
Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is 
available from the American Birding Association. 


Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this 
area. 


Nick Hajdukovich
AlaskaBirds-L Moderator

Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to:

Nick Hajdukovich                Ed Clark
(907) 452-5026 (home)       (907) 457-1526 (home)
alaskabirds AT ak.net            akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net

(direct email sightings to both addresses!)
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Subject: Little Gull (Larus minutus) in Ketchikan
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:16:40 -0800
Region: Southeast; Ketchikan

Date: 23 April 2010

Species: Little Gull (Larus minutus)

Location: This bird was observed along Coast Guard Beach off of South Point 
Higgins Road in Ketchikan. 


Contact: Thanks to Luke DeCicco (nebulosa200 AT gmail.com) for providing 
information on this sighting. 


History: This bird was in its first winter plumage and was loosely associated 
with flocks of Bonaparte’s Gulls. The bird was found and photographed around 
4:15PM and observed through 4:45PM. Attempts to re-find the bird later on 23 
April and again on 24 April were unsuccessful. This bird probably represents 
the third documented record for this species in Alaska. Little Gull is listed 
as Casual in the latest Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. 
Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at 
www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf "Casual, with 
scattered records from Kodiak Is, Cape Romanzof, Juneau, Anchorage, Petersburg, 
Hoonah, Wrangell, and Ketchikan." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George 
C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding 
Association. 


Special Consideration: There are no known special considerations to birding in 
this area. 


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Subject: Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) in Sitka
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu
Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:36:13 -0800
Region: Southeast, Sitka

Date: 17 April 2010

Species: Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura)

Location: This bird was seen near the White Elephant thrift store located at 
323 Seward Street in downtown Sitka. 


Contact: Thanks to Paul Norwood (norwoodpaul AT gmail.com) for providing 
information on this sighting. 


History: Mourning Dove is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by 
Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A 
printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: 
www.alaskabird.org. "Recent records at Ketchikan, Klawock, Gustavus, Tenakee 
Springs, Yakutat and other south Alaska locations in summer. These records 
maybe from human introductions." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George 
C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding 
Association. 


Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations for birding 
in this area 


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Subject: Mountain Bluebird (Sialia corrucoides) in Juneau
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu
Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:06:25 -0800
Region: Southeast; Juneau

Date: 16-18 April 2010

Species: Two Mountain Bluebirds (Sialia corrucoides)

Location: These birds have been seen on the Mendenhall Wetlands near the Juneau 
Golf Course. You can access this area from the road that leads to the wetlands 
at the end of Industrial Blvd. near Juneau. 


Contact: Thanks to Mark Schwan and Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for 
providing information on this sighting 


History: These birds were first found on the evening of 16 April and then seen 
again on 18 April. These are the third and fourth sightings of this species in 
Juneau this spring. Mountain Bluebird is listed as Rare on the Checklist of 
Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore 
G. Tobish. It is available online at: 
http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is 
available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “Rare summer 
breeder and migrant in interior Alaska (Fairbanks, Delta Junction, Eagle, 
Tanacross, Tok) S through the Alaska Range and Talkeetna Mountains to Copper 
Center. Casual in migration in southcoastal (Middleton Is, Anchorage, Kodiak) 
and rare to locally uncommon migrant in SE Alaska primarily on the mainland 
(Juneau). Accidental at Nunivak Is, Barrow, and Prudhoe Bay. One of the 
earliest arriving passerine migrants in the interior (mid-Apr). Best found at 
public access sites in Ft.! 

 Greeley S of Delta Junction on the Richardson Hwy. " From A Birder's Guide to 
Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from 
the American Birding Association. 


Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in these 
areas. 


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Subject: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) in Juneau
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu
Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:05:42 -0800
Region: Southeast; Juneau

Date: 18 April 2010

Species: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma)

Location: This bird was heard singing at mile 26.5 of the Glacier Highway, 
North of Juneau. 


Contact: Thanks to Mark Schwan for providing information about this sighting. 
Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional 
information. 


History: Northern Pygmy-Owl is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds 
by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It 
is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. 
A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: 
www.alaskabird.org. "Rare resident in SE Alaska N to Gustavus. Casual fall 
visitant in E southcoastal Alaska from Yakutat to Prince William Sound." From A 
Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It 
is available from the American Birding Association. 


Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this 
area. 


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Subject: Band-tailed Pigeon (Columba fasciata) in Ketchikan
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:44:19 -0800
Region: Southeast, Ketchikan

Date: 12 April 2010

Species: Three Band-tailed Pigeons (Columba fasciata)

Location: These birds are being seen at a private residence near Ketchikan. 

Contact: Thanks to Cheryl Fultz for posting this information to the “Eaglechat” 
listserv. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for 
additional information. 


History: Last year, up to 28 Band-tailed Pigeons were seen at once at this 
location and this has proven to be a very reliable place to find these birds in 
Ketchikan. Ketchikan continues to be the best place to find this species in 
Alaska. Band-tailed Pigeon is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds 
by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It 
is available on line at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf 
. A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: 
www.alaskabird.org. "Rare to uncommon summer visitant and probable breeder in S 
SE Alaska on the mainland and on islands near the mouths of major rivers 
(Ketchikan, Wrangell, Stikine River mouth, Petersburg, Juneau, and Hyder). 
Accidental visitor to Nome. Most easily seen at Ketchikan from April to 
August." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 
(second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. 


Special Considerations: These birds are being seen at a private residence so 
please contact me for more details if you are interested in looking for these 
birds. 


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Subject: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) in Juneau
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:43:10 -0800
Region: Southeast, Juneau

Date: 12 April 2010

Species: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma)

Location: This bird was heard singing about 1 mile up the Spaulding Meadows 
Trail near Juneau. The trailhead is located just off of the Glacier Highway at 
12.3 mile just North of the Auke Bay Harbor. 


Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing 
information about this sighting. 


History: This bird was heard singing at around 7:00PM and was heard from two 
different spots along the trail. Northern Pygmy-Owl is listed as Rare on the 
Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, 
and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: 
http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is 
available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare 
resident in SE Alaska N to Gustavus. Casual fall visitant in E southcoastal 
Alaska from Yakutat to Prince William Sound." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska 
by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the 
American Birding Association. 


Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this 
area. 


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Subject: Mountain Bluebird (Sialia corrucoides) in Juneau
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:39:19 -0800
Region: Southeast; Juneau

Date: 11-12 April 2010

Species: Two Mountain Bluebirds (Sialia corrucoides)

Location: The first bird was seen near the Boy Scout Camp. This area is 
accessed by a trail that parallels the Eagle River. The trailhead is located 
near the end of a road at about 25 mile of the Glacier Highway, North of 
Juneau. The second bird was seen near the end of the Airport Dike Trail located 
at the Juneau Airport. 


Contact: Thanks to Gus Van Vliet for providing information on this sighting. 
Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional 
information. 


History: The first bird, a male, was seen near the Boy Scout Camp on 11 April 
2010. The second bird, a female, was seen near the end of the Airport Dike 
Trail on 12 April 2010. This bird was observed flying over head towards the 
West and disappeared over on the West side of the Mendenhall River. Mountain 
Bluebird is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. 
Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available 
online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed 
version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. 
“Rare summer breeder and migrant in interior Alaska (Fairbanks, Delta Junction, 
Eagle, Tanacross, Tok) S through the Alaska Range and Talkeetna Mountains to 
Copper Center. Casual in migration in southcoastal (Middleton Is, Anchorage, 
Kodiak) and rare to locally uncommon migrant in SE Alaska primarily on the 
mainland (Juneau). Accidental at Nunivak Is, Barrow, and Prudhoe B! 

 ay. One of the earliest arriving passerine migrants in the interior (mid-Apr). 
Best found at public access sites in Ft. Greeley S of Delta Junction on the 
Richardson Hwy. " From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 
2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. 


Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in these 
areas; however, the Airport Dike Trail is now open for public use. 


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Subject: Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) in Juneau
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Sun, 04 Apr 2010 23:02:33 -0800
Region: Southeast; Juneau 

Date: 4 April 2010

Species: A single, male, Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) 

Location: This bird was seen off of the Airport Dike Trail at the Juneau 
airport. The bird was feeding in a small slough about .5 miles from the 
beginning of the trail just past where the trail takes a sharp turn towards the 
Southeast and parallels the runway. 


Contact: Thanks to Gus Van Vliet and Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) 
for providing information on this sighting. 


History: The bird was observed by several birders and was continually feeding 
in the small slough. This bird represents the earliest record for this species 
in Juneau. Cinnamon Teal is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by 
Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: 
www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version 
of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: 
www.alaskabird.org. “Rare spring migrant and casual summer visitant in 
southeast Alaska. Casual spring migrant in southcaostal Alaska from Cordova to 
Anchorage and Kodiak Island and casual summer visitant to central Alaska (Kenny 
Lake and Fairbanks). Casual in fall on Kodiak Island." From A Birder's Guide to 
Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from 
the American Birding Association. 


Special Considerations: Due to ongoing construction at the Juneau airport, the 
airport dike trail is only open for recreational use on Sundays and is closed 
on all other days of the week. 


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Subject: Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) near Adak
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:11:20 -0800
Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Island Group; Adak Island

Date: 29 March 2010

Species: Seven (six adults; one juvenile) Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus)

Location: These birds were discovered on Lake Briana approximately 7 
miles east-southeast of the town of Adak. Lake Briana is south of 
Shagnak Bay.

Contact: Thanks to Isaac Helmericks (isaac.helmericks AT alaskaair.com) 
for submitting information about his sighting.

History: Adak continues to be one of the best locations to find this 
species in Alaska from late winter into early spring.
Whooper Swan is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by 
Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A 
printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird 
Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “
"Uncommon winter visitant in the central and western Aleutian Islands. 
Casual summer on Attu (successfully nested in 1996 and 1997), on the 
Pribilof and St. Lawrence Islands, and in western Alaska (Wales, Nome) 
north to the  Noatak River delta. Accidental in fall in southcoastal 
Alaska (Cordova) and in winter on the Alaska Peninsula (Golovin). Best 
found at Adak in the winter." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. 
George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the 
American Birding Association.

Special Considerations: It is not known how difficult it is to get to 
Lake Briana. The lake is not on the road system and a snow machine might 
be required to get to the lake at this time of the year.


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Subject: Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) in Sitka
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:43:02 -0800
Region: Southeast; Sitka

Date: 26 March 2010

Species: At least two Western Screech-Owls (Megascops kennicottii)

Location: Several Western Screech-Owls have been heard at various locations 
around Sitka recently. At least one bird has been heard in a campground near 
Starrigavan Cove, north of Sitka while another bird was heard near a fish 
hatchery in Sitka. 


Contact: Thanks to Lucy Pizzuto-Phillips for posting these sightings to the 
“Sitkabirds” listserv and to the several observers who heard the birds. Please 
contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. 


History: Western Screech-Owl is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds 
by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It 
is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. 
A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird 
Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Uncommon resident in the woods of SE 
Alaska from Ketchikan to Juneau N to Gustavus; rare in southcoastal Alaska 
(Seward, Copper Center, Sterling), and accidental farther W (Homer)." From A 
Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It 
is available from the American Birding Association. 


Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding in 
these areas. 


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Subject: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) near Juneau
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:39:54 -0800
Region: Southeast, Juneau

Date: 25 March 2010

Species: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma)

Location: This bird was heard singing at approximately 24 mile of the Glacier 
Highway, North of Juneau. 


Contact: Thanks Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing 
information about this sighting. 


History: This bird was heard singing at around 2:00AM in close proximity to a 
Barred Owl. Northern Pygmy-Owl is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska 
Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. 
Tobish. It is available online at: 
http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is 
available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare 
resident in SE Alaska N to Gustavus. Casual fall visitant in E southcoastal 
Alaska from Yakutat to Prince William Sound." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska 
by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the 
American Birding Association. 


Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this 
area. 


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Subject: Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) in Juneau
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:52:35 -0800
Region: Southeast; Juneau; Douglas Island

Date: 21 March 2010

Species: A single, Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna)

Location: This bird was seen at a private residence’s home near Juneau on 
Douglas Island. 


Contact: Thanks to Patty Rose for providing information about this sighting. 
Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional 
information. 


History: This bird appears to be an immature male Anna’s Hummingbird and 
represents the first spring record for this species in Juneau. The bird was 
looked for but not seen on 22 March. Anna's Hummingbird is listed as Casual in 
the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. 
Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: 
www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the 
checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. 
"Casual visitant at any season in southeast Alaska. Casual in southcoastal 
Alaska (Girdwood, Cordova, Homer). The range is extending north in recent 
decades." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 
(second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. 


Special Considerations: This bird is being seen at a private residence. Please 
contact me if you are interested in observing this bird. 



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Subject: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) in Petersburg
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:58:13 -0900
Region: Southeast, Petersburg

Date: 22 February 2010

Species: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma)

Location: This bird was observed on Mitkof Island south of Petersburg along the 
Mitkof Highway. 


Contact: Thanks to Bill Pawuk for providing information about this sighting. He 
can be contacted by phone between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm (907-772-3985) or by 
email (pawuk AT gci.net). 


History: This bird was observed perched on a power line wire by Don Corneilus. 
Photographs were taken. Northern Pygmy-Owl is listed as Rare on the Checklist 
of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and 
Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: 
http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is 
available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare 
resident in SE Alaska N to Gustavus. Casual fall visitant in E southcoastal 
Alaska from Yakutat to Prince William Sound." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska 
by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the 
American Birding Association. 


Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this 
area. It should be noted that the bird was seen on State of Alaska and U.S. 
Forest Service lands. 


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Subject: Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) in Petersburg
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:59:33 -0900
Region: Southeast; Petersburg

Date: 4 March 2010

Species: A single Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii)

Location: This bird was observed on Mitkof Island south of Petersburg along the 
Mitkof Highway near the Beachcomber Inn. 


Contact: Thanks to Bill Pawuk for providing information about this sighting. He 
can be contacted by phone between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm (907-772-3985) or by 
email (pawuk AT gci.net). 


History: This bird was seen and hear calling by Brad Hunter. Western 
Screech-Owl is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. 
Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available 
online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed 
version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: 
www.alaskabird.org. "Uncommon resident in the woods of SE Alaska from Ketchikan 
to Juneau N to Gustavus; rare in southcoastal Alaska (Seward, Copper Center, 
Sterling), and accidental farther W (Homer)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska 
by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the 
American Birding Association. 


Special Considerations: This bird was observed in a residential area with 
houses and private property. Please be considerate if you look for this bird 
and ask for permission before entering private property. 


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Subject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) near Kenai
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:18:48 -0900
Region: Southcoastal; Kenai Peninsula; Kenai

Date: 16 February 2010

Species: A single, juvenile, White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis)

Location: This bird was discovered at the fish processing plant owned by 
Salamatof Seafood off of the Kenai Spur Highway.

Contact: Thanks to Todd Esklin (t.esklin AT acsalaska.net) for 
submitting information about his sighting to AK Birding.

History:  This bird, along with a Golden-crowned Sparrow, were found in 
the rip-rap surrounding the fish preprocessing plant while searching for 
a previously reported Iceland Gull.
White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska 
Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A 
printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird 
Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “
"Rare fall and winter visitant at any season to southeast and 
southcostal Alaska. Accidental at Barrow" From A Birder's Guide to 
Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is 
available from the American Birding Association.

Special Considerations: It is not known if Salamatof Seafoods would 
prevent birders from searching their property for this bird.


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Subject: American Coot (Fulica americana) in Juneau
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Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:57:56 -0900
Region: Southeast, Juneau

Date:  10 February 2010

Species: American Coot (Fulica americana)

Location: This bird was seen near the DIPAC fish hatchery in Juneau. The 
hatchery is located on Channel Dr., which parallels Egan Dr. near the Salmon 
Creek Bridge and just south of Twin Lakes. The bird was seen near the “fish 
raceway” at the hatchery. 


Contact: Thanks to Paul Suchanek and Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) 
for providing information on this sighting. 


History: This species is almost never seen in the winter in Juneau and this is 
most likely the first February record for American Coot in Juneau. The bird was 
feeding right along the shore in close proximity with an American Dipper. 
American Coot is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. 
Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available 
online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed 
version is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org 
“Rare fall migrant and winter visitant in SE Alaska. Rare migrant and summer 
visitant (and rare breeder) in central Alaska from Minto Lakes to Delta 
Junction and Tetlin Lakes. Casual migrant in southcoastal Alaska (Cordova, 
Anchorage, Seward, Homer, Kodiak). Accidental in N Alaska (Colville River 
delta), SW Alaska (Pribilof Is), and the Aleutian Is (Unimak Is). Best seen on 
Swan Lake in Sitka in fall.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. Ge! 

 orge C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American 
Birding Association 


Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this 
area. 


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Subject: Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicotti) at Juneau
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:30:17 -0900
Region: Southeast; Juneau

Date: 11 January 2010

Species: A single, calling, Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii)

Location: There was no specif location given in the report as to where 
in the greater Juneau area this owl was heard calling.

Contact: Thanks to Linda Shaw (linda.shaw AT noaa.gov) for submitting 
information about here discovery to Eaglechat.

History: January through March is a good time to listen for this species 
in southeast Alaska as the male is calling for a mate and defending 
territories during this time.
Western Screech-Owl is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds 
by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A 
printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird 
Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “
"Uncommon resident in the woods of southeast Alaska from Ketchikan to 
Juneau north to Gustavus: rare in southcoastal Alaska (Seward, Copper 
center, Sterling) and accidental further west (Homer)." From A Birder's 
Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is 
available from the American Birding Association.

Special Considerations: There are no recommendations that can be made 
until the location of this calling bird is known.


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Subject: Tufted Ducks (Aythya fuligula) at Adak
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:23:36 -0900
Region: Southwest; Andreanof Island Group; Adak Island

Date: 9 January 2010

Species: Three, a male and two female, Tufted Ducks (Aythya fuligula)

Location: There was no area specified in the report as to where on Adak 
Island these three Tufted Ducks were discovered.

Contact: Thanks to Isaac Helmericks (isaac.helmericks AT alaskaair.com) 
for submitting information about his sighting to AK Birding.

History: Adak is a particularly good location to search for this species 
among the Scaup flocks.
Tufted Duck is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel 
D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available 
online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed 
version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory 
at: www.alaskabird.org. “
"Rare to locally uncommon spring and fall migrant and winter visitant in 
the western and central Aleutians. Casual winter visitant to the eastern 
Aleutians (Dutch Harbor) and spring migrant on the Pribilof Islands. 
Casual spring migrant and summer visitant further north in the Bering 
Sea on St. Mathew Island and at Gambell and Nome and in the interior at 
Fairbanks and Kenny Lake. Casual winter visitant to southcoastal 
(Kodiak, Cordova) and southeast Alaska (Petersburg). Accidental in 
northern Alaska (Barrow)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George 
C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American 
Birding Association.

Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding 
Adak other than the possibility of getting stuck out there due to 
weather issues. There is some unexploded ordinance on the island and 
these areas are clearly marked with sings.


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Subject: laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) at Kodiak
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Date: Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:43:23 -0900
Region: Southcoastal; Kodiak Archipelago; Kodiak Island

Date: 5-6+  January 2010

Species: A single, first winter, Laughing Gull (Leucophaes atricilla)

Location: The bird was discovered along the main channel separating 
Kodiak Island from Near Island. More specifically it was observed 
several times from Fuller's Boat Yard near a fish processing effluent 
discharge pipe.

Contact: Thanks to Rich MacIntosh (ipetefink AT yahoo.com) for 
submitting information and images about his sighting.

History: This is the first documentation of Laughing Gull for Alaska.
Laughing Gull is listed as Unsubstantiated in the Checklist of Alaska 
Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A 
printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird 
Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “
"Accidental from sight records in Ketchikan in 1976 and Yakutat in June 
2001" From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 
(second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association.

Special Considerations: this bird has been observed several times 
frequenting the outflow pipe from a local fish processor. Do not park or 
any way interfere with the operations at the plant.


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Subject: Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) in Ketchikan
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Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:16:28 -0900
Region: Southeast; Ketchikan

Date: 13 December 2009

Species: Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta)

Location: This bird was observed at the intersection of Carlanna Lake Road and 
Tongass Avenue in Ketchikan. 


Contact: Thanks to Steve Heinl for providing information on this sighting. 
Contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for more information. 


History: This bird was seen flying through traffic and then landing in a small 
patch of grass near Carlanna Lake Road. The bird was photographed and it was 
observed feeding on small insects. It would flush every time someone walked by 
on the sidewalk; however, it would allow people to get within 10 feet of the 
bird before it flushed. Western Meadowlark is listed as Casual in the Checklist 
of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It 
is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A 
printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory 
at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual fall and winter visitant to SE Alaska (Auke 
Bay, Juneau, Mitkof Is, Ketchikan) and E interior Alaska (Tok, Scottie Creek, 
Delta Junction). Accidental at Anaktuvuk Pass." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska 
by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the 
American Birding Association. 


Special Considerations: There are no special considerations for birding in this 
area. 


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Subject: Smew (Mergellus albellus) at Adak
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Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:51:55 -0900
Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Island Group; Adak Island

Date: 12+ December 2009

Species: A single, male, Smew (Mergellus albellus)

Location: This bird was discovered at the airport ponds which are north 
of the northeast-southwest runway.

Contact: Thanks to Isaac Helmericks (isaac.helemericks AT alaskaair.com) 
for submitting information about his sighting.

History:  The male bird has been observed in proximity to a male Common 
Merganser. This bird follows a female Smew reported 5 days ago from Lake 
Andrew.
Smew is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. 
Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online 
at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of 
the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: 
www.alaskabird.org. “
"Rare spring and casual summer visitant and fall migrant in the western 
and central Aleutian Islands. Very rare spring and summer migrant at 
St.Paul Island. Casual at Kodiak Islands and at Cordova. Best chances 
are at Adak and St. Paul in the spring." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska 
by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from 
the American Birding Association.

Special Considerations: Travel to Adak is facilitated by Alaska Airlines 
Boeing 737-400 jets. Even with advanced equipment and avionics, flights 
still can get delayed or canceled at time both going or coming from Adak!


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Subject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) in Sitka
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:35:34 -0900
Region: Southeast, Sitka

Date: 13 December 2009

Species: A single, White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis)

Location This bird was seen in the bushes next to the Cancer Survivors Path of 
Hope near Moller Park in Sitka. 


Contact: Thanks to Matt Goff for providing information on this sighting to the 
Sitkabirds listserv. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) 
for additional information on this sighting. 


History: White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska 
Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A 
printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: 
www.alaskabird.org. " Rare fall and winter visitant at any season to SE and SC 
Alaska. Accidental at Barrow." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. 
West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding 
Association. 


Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this 
area. 


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Subject: Smew (Mergellus albellus) at Adak
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:08:46 -0900
Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Island Group; Adak Island

Date: 5 December 2009

Species: A single, female plumaged, Smew (Mergellus albellus)

Location: This bird was discovered at Lake Andrew approximately 10 miles 
north of the town of Adak.

Contact: Thanks to Isaac Helmericks (isaac.helmericks AT alaskaair.com) 
for submitting information about his sighting to AK Birding.

History:  It is believed that this is the first Smew to show up this 
fall season at Adak.
Smew is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. 
Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online 
at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of 
the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: 
www.alaskabird.org. “
"Rare spring and casual summer visitant in th western and central 
Aleutian islands. Very are spring and summer migrant at St.Paul Island. 
Casual at Kodiak Island and Cordova. Best chances are at Adak and 
St.Paul Island in Spring." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George 
C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American 
Birding Association.

Special Considerations: The road out to Lake Andrew may or may not be 
plowed. Drifting and blowing snow could close the road at any moment. 
Should you head out there in the winter either go with someone who knows 
the roads and/or use a snowmachine to reach the lake shore.


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Subject: Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) at Adak
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:01:10 -0900
Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Islands; Adak Island

Date: 5 December 2009

Species: Eight, adult, Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus)

Location: These birds were discovered at Lake Andrew approximately 10 
miles north of the town of Adak.

Contact: Thanks to Isaac Helmericks (isaac.helericks AT alaskaair.com) 
for submitting information about his sighting to AK Birding.

History: This early season discovery of these birds is also the personal 
high count of this species for the observer.
Whooper Swan is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by 
Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A 
printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird 
Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “
"Uncommon winter visitant in the central and western Aleutian 
Islands.Casual in summer on Attu Island (successfully nested 1996 and 
1997), on the Pribilof and St.Lawrence Islands and in western Alaska 
(Wales, Nome) north to the Noatak River delta. Accidental in fall in 
southcentral Alaska (Cordova) and in winter on the Alaska Peninsula 
(Golovin). Best found at Adak in winter." From A Birder's Guide to 
Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is 
available from the American Birding Association.

Special Considerations: Traveling to Adak in the winter can sometimes be 
problematic as is witness to the most recent jet landing at Adak was on 
22 November!


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Subject: Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpureus) in Ketchikan
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:48:24 -0900
Region: Southeast; Ketchikan

Date: 1 December 2009

Species: A male and two female Purple Finches (Carpodacus purpureus) 

Location: These birds are being seen at a private residence’s bird feeder in 
Ketchikan. 


Contact: Thanks to Andy Piston and Steve Heinl for providing information on 
this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for 
additional information. 


History: One male and one female Purple Finch have been seen at this feeder for 
a few weeks. Purple Finch is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds 
by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available 
online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of 
the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: 
www.alaskabird.org. "Casual migrant and winter visitant in SE (Ketchikan), 
central (Denali NP), and southcoastal Alaska (Homer, Seward). There is also a 
record from Bethel and three records from St. Lawrence Is." From A Birder's 
Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is 
available from the American Birding Association. 


Special Considerations: These birds are being seen at a private residence. 
Please contact me if you are interested in observing them. 


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Subject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) in Juneau
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:25:50 -0900
Region: Southeast, Juneau

Date: 21 November 2009

Species: A single, tan morph White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis)

Location: This bird was observed down Point Louisa Road, off of the Glacier 
Highway. The turn-off for Point Louisa Road is about a quarter mile west of the 
Juneau ferry terminal. The bird was then seen right past the large totem pole 
about a half mile down Point Louisa Road. 


Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing 
information on this sighting. 


History: This bird was observed with a flock of Dark-eyed Juncos, a Song 
Sparrow, and a “red” Fox Sparrow. They were all feeding on some seed that has 
been spread out just past the totem pole, under a large spruce tree. 
White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by 
Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available 
online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed 
version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. " 
Rare fall and winter visitant at any season to SE and SC Alaska. Accidental at 
Barrow." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 
(second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. 


Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this 
area. 


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Subject: Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) in Juneau
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:46:40 -0900
Region: Southeast: Juneau 

Date: 19 November 2009

Species: A single Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) 

Location: This bird was observed off of Alaway Road in Juneau was foraging near 
Switzer Creek in small snow-free areas. 


Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing 
information on this sighting. 


History: This bird was first found at 11:10AM and subsequent attempts to 
re-find the bird throughout the day were unsuccessful. Swamp Sparrow is listed 
as Casual on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, 
and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: 
http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf . A printed version is 
available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual 
primarily in fall with sightings at Sitka, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Juneau, 
Middleton Is, and Anchorage. Best found in late fall at Ketchikan." From A 
Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It 
is available from the American Birding Association. 



Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this 
area. 


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Subject: Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) in Sitka
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:49:29 -0900
Region: Southeast; Sitka

Date: 18 November 2009

Species: A single Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii)

Location: This bird was heard calling near the Sheldon Jackson Museum in Sitka.

Contact: Thanks to Matt Goff for providing information on this sighting. Please 
contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information on 
this sighting. 


History: Western Screech-Owl is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds 
by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available 
online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of 
the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: 
www.alaskabird.org. " Uncommon resident in the woods of SE Alaska from 
Ketchikan to Juneau N to Gustavus; rare in southcoastal Alaska (Seward, Copper 
Center, Sterling), and accidental farther W (Homer)." From A Birder's Guide to 
Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from 
the American Birding Association. 


Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding in 
this area. 



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Subject: Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) near Homer
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:40:34 -0900
Region: Southcoastal; Kenai Peninsula; Homer

Date: 18 November 2009

Species: A Single, female plumaged, Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides)

Location: This bird was initially discovered along East End Road across 
from Home Run Oil company several miles north from downtown Homer.

Contact: Thanks to Aaron Lang (birdingak AT gmail.com) and to Mossy 
Kilcher for submitting information about their sighting to AK Birding.

History: This bird might represent the first  record of this species for 
Homer.
Mountain Bluebird is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by 
Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A 
printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird 
Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “
"Rare summer breeder and migrant in Interior Alaska (Fairbanks, Delta 
Junction, Eagle, Tanacross, Tok) south through the Alaska Range and 
Talkeetna Mountains to Copper Center. Casual in migration in 
southcoastal (Middleton Island, Anchorage, Kodiak) and rare to locally 
uncommon migrant in southeast Alaska primarily on the mainland (Juneau). 
Accidental at Nunivak Island, Barrow, and Prudhoe Bay. One of the 
earliest arriving passerine migrants in the Interior (mid-April). Best 
found at public access sights on Fort Greeley south of Delta Junction on 
the Richardson Highway" From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. 
West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American 
Birding Association.

Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding 
in this area as there are plenty of places to pull off of the highway to 
look for this bird.


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Subject: American Coots (Fulica americana) in Sitka
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:26:13 -0900
Region: Southeast; Baranoff Island; Sitka

Date: 17 November 2009

Species: Six, American Coot (Fulica americana)

Location: These birds were discovered on the rapidly freezing Swan Lake 
near downtown Sitka.

Contact: Thanks to Lucy Phillips and Matt Goof (goff AT nawwal.org) for 
submitting information about this sighting to Sitka Birds.

History:  Swan Lake may represent the single best reliable location for 
observing this species in Alaska in the fall.
American Coot is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by 
Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A 
printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird 
Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “
"Rare fall migrant and winter visitant in southeast Alaska. Rare migrant 
and summer visitant (and rare breeder) in central Alaska from Minto 
Lakes to Delta Junction and Tetlin Lakes. Casual Migrant in southcoastal 
Alaska (Cordova, Anchorage, Seward, Homer, Kodiak Island). Southwest 
Alaska (Pribilof Islands), and the Aleutian Islands (Unimak Island). 
Best seen on Swan Lake in Sitka in the Fall." From A Birder's Guide to 
Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is 
available from the American Birding Association.

Special Considerations: There is private land on the north side of Swan 
Lake. At times parking near the lake can be problematic. If you go to 
look for these birds please find a parking location completely off of 
the road.


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Subject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) at Seward
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:37:34 -0900
Region: Southcoastal; Kenai Peninsula; Seward

Date: 14-17 November 2009

Species: A single, White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis)

Location: This bird was discovered at a private feeding station in Seward.

Contact: Thanks to Camelot and to Carol Griswold (c_griz AT yahoo.com) 
for submitting information about this sighting to AK Birding.

History: This species is very close to becoming annual (if it is not 
already) in the Seward-Homer area in fall.
White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska 
Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A 
printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird 
Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “
"Rare fall and winter visitant at any season to southeast and 
southcoastal Alaska. Accidental at Barrow." From A Birder's Guide to 
Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is 
available from the American Birding Association.

Special Considerations: This bird is coming to a feeding station at a 
private residence. It is not known of the owner of the home would invite 
birders to view this bird.

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Subject: American Coot (Fulica americana) at Cordova
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:30:15 -0900
Region: Southcoastal; Prince William Sound; Cordova

Date: 15 November 2009

Species: A single, American Coot (Fulica americana)

Location: This bird was discovered on Eyak Lake near the outflow of 
Power Creek where it flows into the lake.

Contact: Thanks to Milo Burcham and to Aaron Lang (birdingak AT 
gmail.com) for submitting information to AKBirding about this sighting.

History: It is believed that his bird represents the 6th record of this 
species for the Cordova area.
American Coot is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by 
Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A 
printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird 
Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “
"Rare fall migrant and winter visitant in southeast Alaska. Rare migrant 
and summer visitant (and rare  breeder) in central Alaska from Minto 
Lakes to Delta Junction and Tetlin Lakes. Casual migrant in southcoastal 
Alaska (Cordova, Anchorage, Seward, Homer, Kodiak Island). Accidental in 
northern Alaska (Colville River delta), Southwest Alaska (Pribilof 
Islands), and the Aleutian Islands (Unimak Island). Best seen on Swan 
Lake in Sitka in the fall." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. 
George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the 
American Birding Association.

Special Considerations: The road leading to Power Creek is narrow and 
there are few places wide enough to pull completely off of the road to 
allow traffic to pass in both directions. If you go to look for this 
bird please do not park on the traveled portion of the road.


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Subject: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) in Juneau
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:08:04 -0900
Region: Southeast, Juneau

Date: 14 November 2009

Species: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma)

Location: This bird was observed hunting at a private residence’s bird feeder 
near Juneau. 


Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing 
information on this sighting. 


History: This bird was first seen around 7:20AM and then was seen around 8:15AM 
carrying off a dead Dark-eyed Junco. Weather conditions were less than ideal 
with powerful gusts of wind but the bird was still able to successfully hunt. 
This species is seen irregularly around Juneau and this is the second bird that 
has been seen this fall. Northern Pygmy-Owl is listed as Rare on the Checklist 
of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It 
is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. 
A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: 
www.alaskabird.org. "Rare resident in SE Alaska N to Gustavus. Casual fall 
visitant in E southcoastal Alaska from Yakutat to Prince William Sound." From A 
Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It 
is available from the American Birding Association. 


Special Considerations: This bird is being seen at a private residence. Please 
contact me if you are interested in observing this bird. 


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Subject: Mountain Bluebird (Sialia corrucoides) in Juneau
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:04:35 -0900
Region: Southeast; Juneau

Date: 14 November 2009

Species: A single Mountain Bluebird (Sialia corrucoides)

Location: This bird was observed on the road leading to the Temsco Helicopter 
hanger at the Juneau airport. 


Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing 
information on this sighting. 


History: This bird was observed foraging on the road and was a 
female/juvenile-type bird. Mountain Bluebird is listed as Rare on the Checklist 
of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It 
is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A 
printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: 
www.alaskabird.org. “Rare summer breeder and migrant in interior Alaska 
(Fairbanks, Delta Junction, Eagle, Tanacross, Tok) S through the Alaska Range 
and Talkeetna Mountains to Copper Center. Casual in migration in southcoastal 
(Middleton Is, Anchorage, Kodiak) and rare to locally uncommon migrant in SE 
Alaska primarily on the mainland (Juneau). Accidental at Nunivak Is, Barrow, 
and Prudhoe Bay. One of the earliest arriving passerine migrants in the 
interior (mid-Apr). Best found at public access sites in Ft. Greeley S of Delta 
Junction on the Richardson Hwy. " From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George 
C. W! 

 est, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding 
Association. 


Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this 
area. 


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Subject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) in Ketchikan
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:32:47 -0900
Region: Southeast, Ketchikan

Date: 12 November 2009

Species: Three White-throated Sparrows (Zonotrichia albicollis)

Location: These birds are being seen at a private residence’s bird feeder near 
Ketchikan. 


Contact: Thanks to Steve Heinl for providing information on this sighting. 
Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional 
information. 


History: Two birds have been present since at least 8 November and there are 
now three White-throated Sparrows at this residence’s bird feeder, along with 
two Rustic Buntings! There have now been five White-throated Sparrows seen in 
Ketchikan so far this fall. White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the 
Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. 
Tobish. It is available online at: 
http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is 
available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare fall 
and winter visitant at any season to SE and SC Alaska. Accidental at Barrow." 
From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second 
edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. 


Special Considerations: Please be considerate if you chose to try to see this 
bird. Contact Nick Hajdukovich for additional information and/or 
considerations. 


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Subject: Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) in Ketchikan
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:33:41 -0900
Region: Southeast; Ketchikan

Date: 12 November 2009

Species: Two Rustic Buntings (Emberiza rustica) 

Location: These birds are being observed at a private residence’s bird feeder 
near Ketchikan. 


Contact: Thanks to Steve Heinl for providing information on this sighting. 
Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional 
information. 


History: The first bird was found on 23 October and there are now two Rustic 
Buntings present at this residence’s bird feeder, along with three 
White-throated Sparrows! Rustic Bunting is listed as Rare in the Checklist of 
Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A 
printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory 
at: www.alaskabird.org “Rare spring and casual fall migrant in the W and C 
Aleutian Is. Casual spring and fall migrant to the Bering Sea Is and in 
southcoastal Alaska (Kodiak, Homer, Seward). Accidental in fall at Wales, in 
winter in the interior near Fairbanks, and in SE Alaska at Petersburg and 
Juneau." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 
(second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. 


Special Considerations: Please be considerate if you chose to try to see this 
bird. Contact Nick Hajdukovich for additional information and/or 
considerations. 


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Subject: Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) near Juneau
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Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:58:21 -0900
Region: Southeast; Juneau; Douglas Island

Date: 10 November 2009

Species: A single, Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna)

Location: This bird was seen at a hummingbird feeder at a private residence’s 
home near Juneau on Douglas Island. 


Contact: Thanks to Patty Rose for providing information about this sighting. 
Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional 
information. 


History: This bird was first seen at around 7:45AM and represents the fourth 
Anna’s Hummingbird to show up in the Juneau area this fall! Anna's Hummingbird 
is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve 
C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: 
www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the 
checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. 
"Casual visitant at any season in southeast Alaska. Casual in southcoastal 
Alaska (Girdwood, Cordova, Homer). The range is extending north in recent 
decades." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 
(second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. 


Special Considerations: This bird is being seen at a private residence. Please 
contact me if you are interested in observing this bird. 



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Subject: Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) in Juneau
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:55:19 -0900
Region: Southeast; Juneau

Date: 10 November 2009

Species: One, probably two, Long-eared Owls (Asio otus) 


Location: These birds were seen near the golf course, which is located across 
the Mendenhall River from the Juneau airport. You can reach this location by 
driving all the way to the end of Industrial Blvd. and then walking down the 
dirt road that leads to the golf course. 


Contact: Thanks to Gus Van Vliet and Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) 
for providing information on this sighting. 


History: The first Long-eared Owl was found by Gus Van Vliet around 11:20AM 
near the entrance to the Juneau golf course. Around 11:40AM the bird was 
re-found and seen by several others and at about 3:15PM the bird was again 
located and photographed. A second bird was also seen both in the morning and 
then again in the afternoon that is almost certainly another Long-eared Owl. 
The second bird was not seen very well or photographed; however, its 
characteristic behavior and the decent views we got of the bird point towards 
another Long-eared Owl. There are only a handful of records for this species in 
Alaska, several coming from Southeast Alaska (Wrangell, Skagway, Juneau, 
Gustavus, and the Taku River) and one found on a boat in the Bering Sea. 
Long-eared Owl is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel 
D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: 
www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the 
checklis! 

 t is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. 
"Casual at Gustavus, the Taku River, Juneau, and one that landed on a boat in 
the Bering Sea south of St. Lawrence Is. " From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by 
Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the 
American Birding Association. 


Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding in 
this area. 



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Subject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) at Homer
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:33:04 -0900
Region: Southcoastal; Kenia Peninsula; Homer

Date: 8 November 2009

Species: A single, White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis)

Location: This bird was discovered at the home of Mossy and Koni Kilcher 
approximately 5 miles north of downtown Homer off of the East End Road.

Contact: Thanks to Aaron Lang (birdingak AT gmail.com) and to James 
Levison for forwarding information and images of their sighting.

History:  White-throated Sparrow has become annual in Alaska over the 
last 5 years or so, particularly in the fall.
White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska 
Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A 
printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird 
Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “
"Rare fall and winter visitant at any season to southeast and 
southcoastal Alaska. Accidental at Barrow." From A Birder's Guide to 
Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is 
available from the American Birding Association.

Special Considerations: The Kilcher's welcome birders to the Seaside 
Farm. Please be courteous of the folks who live in the farmhouse and 
park appropriately.


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Subject: Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) in Homer
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:58:21 -0900
Region: Southcoastal; Kenai Peninsula; Homer

Date: 7 November 2009

Species: A single, Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna)

Location: This bird is patronizing a sugar water feeder at the home of 
Robin and Aaron Lang.

Contact: Thanks to Aaron Lang (birdingak AT gmail.com) (907) 399-3085 
for submitting information about their sighting.

History: The bird was initially observed at 9:30AM and the report of the 
bird continued up to 10:30 AM when the report was submitted.
Anna's Hummingbird is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds 
by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A 
printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird 
Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “
"Casual visitant at any season in southeast Alaska. Casual in 
southcoastal Alaska (Girdwood, Cordova, Homer). The range is extending 
north in recent decades." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George 
C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American 
Birding Association.

Special Considerations: This bird is being seen at a private residence. 
Contact Aaron Lang at the above contact information should you be 
interested in observing this bird.


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Subject: Tennessee Warbler (Vermivora peregrina) in Juneau
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00:15 -0800
Region: Southeast; Juneau

Date: 28 October 2009
 
Species: A single Tennessee Warbler (Vermivora peregrina)
 
Location: This bird was observed off of Alaway Road off of the Glacier highway 
near Juneau. 

 
Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing 
information on this sighting. 

 
History: This bird was closely associated with an Orange-crowned Warbler and 
loosely associated with a large flock of Dark-eyed Juncos and several 
Chestnut-backed Chickadees. The bird was photographed and represents the latest 
record for this species in Juneau. Tennessee Warbler is listed as Rare in the 
Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. 
Tobish. It is available online at: 
http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the 
checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. 
"Casual migrant in SE Alaska (Ketchikan, Hyder, Juneau, Gustavus). Casual late 
spring, summer, and fall visitant in central Alaska (Fairbanks, Birch Lake, 
Delta Junction, Donnelly Dome, Scottie Creek, and on the Taylor Hwy). Casual in 
southcentral Alaska (Anchorage) and on the Alaska Pen (King Salmon). Accidental 
at Gambell." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 
(second edition). ! 

 It is available from the American 
Birding Association.
 
Special Considerations: No special considerations are known for this area.
 
 
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Subject: Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris) near Palmer
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:03:39 -0800
Region: Southcentral, Palmer

Date: 28 October 2009

Species: A single Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris)

Location: This bird was observed out on the Palmer Hay Flats about 7 miles from 
the Hayfield Road access point near Palmer. 


Contact: Thanks to Dan Crowson, Betty Friest, and Bob Winckler for providing 
information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT 
ak.net) for additional information. 


History: This bird was originally seen by Dan Crowson on 25 October and was 
seen again and photographed on 28 October. The bird was hard to locate and once 
it was found it was very secretive and appeared to be feeding on insects. The 
bird was heard vocalizing, making “tek” type calls spaced about 5-10 seconds 
apart. If accepted, this would be the first documented record for Marsh Wren in 
Alaska. 


Special Considerations: Getting to the location is very difficult. The ATV 
trail to the lake where the wren is at is in very bad shape and it was a 
grueling process for Dan, Betty and Bob to get out there. Knee boots are a 
minimum, along with warm clothes, rain pants and a raincoat of some sort. 

             
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Subject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) in Ketchikan
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:58:10 -0800
Region: Southeast, Ketchikan

Date: 25 October 2009

Species: A single, tan morph White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis)

Location This bird was seen right next to the fire station in Saxman, south of 
Ketchikan. 


Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) and Luke DeCicco 
(nebulosa200 AT gmail.com) for providing information on this sighting. 


History: This bird was observed with a flock of Dark-eyed Juncos and a couple 
Song Sparrows. They were all feeding on some seed that has been spread out near 
the fire station. White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of 
Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A 
printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: 
www.alaskabird.org. " Rare fall and winter visitant at any season to SE and SC 
Alaska. Accidental at Barrow." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. 
West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding 
Association. 


Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this 
area. 


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Subject: Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) in Ketchikan
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:24:28 -0800
Region: Southeast; Ketchikan

Date: 23 October 2009

Species: A single male Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus)

Location: This bird was found at next to the Cape Fox Lodge located on Venetia 
Avenue in Ketchikan. 


Contact: Thanks to Luke DeCicco (nebulosa200 AT gmail.com) and Steve Heinl for 
providing information on this sighting. 


History: This bird was first discovered on 22 October and then seen and 
photographed again on 23 October. The bird was coming into bird seed that was 
being spread out. Black-headed Grosbeak is listed as Casual in the Checklist of 
Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A 
printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory 
at: www.alaskabird.org. ” Casual in SE Alaska (15+ records) and single records 
on Kodiak Is and at Gambell.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. 
West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding 
Association. 


Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this 
area. 


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Subject: Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) in Ketchikan
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:23:24 -0800
Region: Southeast; Ketchikan

Date: 23 October 2009

Species: A single Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) 

Location: This bird was observed at a private residence’s bird feeder near 
Ketchikan. 


Contact: Thanks to Steve Heinl for providing information on this sighting. 
Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional 
information. 


History: This bird was well documented with photographs and represents the 
first record for Rustic Bunting in Ketchikan. Rustic Bunting is listed as Rare 
in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and 
Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: 
http:///www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the 
checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org 
“Rare spring and casual fall migrant in the W and C Aleutian Is. Casual spring 
and fall migrant to the Bering Sea Is and in southcoastal Alaska (Kodiak, 
Homer, Seward). Accidental in fall at Wales, in winter in the interior near 
Fairbanks, and in SE Alaska at Petersburg and Juneau.". From A Birder's Guide 
to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available 
from the American Birding Association. 


Special Considerations: Please be considerate if you chose to try to see this 
bird. Contact Nick Hajdukovich for additional information and/or 
considerations. 


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Subject: Nashville Warbler (Vermivora ruficapilla) near Juneau
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:38:34 -0800
Region: Southeast; Juneau; Auke Bay

Date: 19 October 2009

Species: A single Nashville Warbler (Vermivora ruficapilla)

Location: This bird was discovered in a private resident’s yard near Auke Bay, 
just north of Juneau. 


Contact: Thanks to Luke DeCicco (nebulosa200 AT gmail.com) and Gus Van Vliet 
for providing information about this sighting. 


History: This bird was discovered by Luke DeCicco on 19 October and was also 
seen by Gus Van Vliet and Nick Hajdukovich. Photos were obtained and the bird 
has not been seen again since about 4:00PM on 19 October. It is believed that 
this bird represents the eighth record of this species in Alaska, the fourth 
with documentation. Nashville Warbler is listed as Casual in the Checklist of 
Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed 
version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: 
www.alaskabird.org. "Casual with records from Middleton Island, Juneau, 
Ketchikan, Sitka, Cordova and Gambell." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. 
George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American 

Birding Association.

Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this 
area. 



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Subject: Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) in Juneau
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:41:32 -0800
Region: Southeast: Juneau

Date: 13 October 2009

Species: A single Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis)

Location: This bird was observed at a private residence’s bird feeder on 
Douglas Island near Juneau. 


Contact: Thanks to Paul Suchanek and Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) 
for providing information on this sighting 


History: This bird was first found around 2PM and seen up until at least 
5:15PM. The bird was well seen by many and has been eating berries that have 
been put out on a piece of wood for it. This bird represents the first record 
for Gray Catbird in Juneau and the second record for southeast Alaska, with the 
first being sighted this summer in Wrangell. Gray Catbird is listed as Casual 
on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and 
Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: 
http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf . A printed version is 
available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual at 
the Stikine River mouth, Cape Peirce, and Anchorage." From A Birder's Guide to 
Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from 
the American Birding Association. 


Special Consideration: There are no special considerations for birding in this 
area. 


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Subject: American Coot (Fulica americana) in Juneau
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:54:36 -0800
Region: Southeast, Juneau

Date: 2 October 2009

Species: Two American Coots (Fulica americana)

Location: One bird was seen on the southern Twin Lake and another bird was seen 
at the Pioneer Home marsh near Juneau. 


Contact: Thanks to Gus Van Vliet for providing information on this sighting, 
please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional 
information. 


History: American Coot is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by 
Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available 
online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed 
version is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org 
“Rare fall migrant and winter visitant in SE Alaska. Rare migrant and summer 
visitant (and rare breeder) in central Alaska from Minto Lakes to Delta 
Junction and Tetlin Lakes. Casual migrant in southcoastal Alaska (Cordova, 
Anchorage, Seward, Homer, Kodiak). Accidental in N Alaska (Colville River 
delta), SW Alaska (Pribilof Is), and the Aleutian Is (Unimak Is). Best seen on 
Swan Lake in Sitka in fall.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. 
West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding 
Association 


Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this 
area. 


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Subject: Olive-backed Pipit (Anthus hodgsoni) in Adak
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:52:18 -0800
Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Islands; Adak Island
 
Date: 29 September 2009
 
Species: A single Olive-backed Pipit (Anthus hodgsoni)
 
Location: This bird was discovered in the "Elfin Forest" west of Palisades 
Overlook near Adak. 

 
Contact: Thanks to John Puschock fo providing information on this sighting, 
please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional 
information. 

 
History: Olive-backed Pipit is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska 
Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A 
printed version is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: 
www.alaskabird.org “Rare to casual spring and fall migrant in the W Aleutian 
Is, very rare at St. Paul Is, casual at Gambell, and accidental on the C 
Aleutians.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 
(second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association 


Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this 
area. 

 
 
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Subject: Short-tailed Albatross (Phoebastria albatrus) in the Bering Sea
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:51:35 -0800
Region: Western; Bering Sea
 
Date: 24 September 2009
 
Species: Short-tailed Albatross (Phoebastria albatrus)

Location: These birds were seen about 40 miles southwest of St. Paul Island in 
the Bering Sea. The birds were observed from a National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration (NOAA) ship while doing surveys. 

 
Contact: Thanks to Luke DeCicco (nebulosa200 AT gmail.com) for providing 
information on this sighting. 

 
History: Twelve birds were observed, most of them being subadult birds with one 
adult bird seen. Short-tailed Albatross is listed as Rare in the Checklist of 
Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A 
printed version is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: 
www.alaskabird.org “Very rare offshore in the Gulf of Alaska (over Pamplona 
Spur and off Middleton Is), S of Kodiak Is, S of the Shumagin Is, S of the 
Aleutian Is and in passes in the Aleutian Is, and in the S Bering Sea in summer 
N to St. Paul and St. Matthew Is. Increasing in number in recent years. Has 
been seen from the ferry to Dutch Harbor and the ferry from Juneau to Whittier. 
Otherwise found only from charter and commercial vessels in the Gulf of Alaska 
and the N Pacific Ocean.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. 
West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American! 

  Birding Association 

Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this 
area. 

 
 
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Subject: Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) in Ketchikan
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:59:45 -0800
Region: Southeast; Ketchikan

Date: 27 September 2009

Species: A female Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus)

Location: This bird was seen at a private residence’s bird feeder in Ketchikan.

Contact: Thanks to Colleen Castle and Steve Heinl for providing information on 
this sighting, please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for 
additional information. 


History: Photographs of this bird were obtained and this bird represents the 
second record for this species in Ketchikan with the other record being a flock 
of 3 birds in October 2005. Rose-breasted Grosbeak is listed as Casual in the 
Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. 
Tobish. It is available online at: 
http:///www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the 
checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. 
” Casual, with records at Fairbanks, Petersburg, Douglas, Juneau, Annette 
Island and Ketchikan.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 
July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding 
Association. 


Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this 
area, however you should contact the homeowner before you try to see the bird. 



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Subject: Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus) in Juneau
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:45:33 -0800
Region: Southeast-Juneau

Date: 29 September 2009

Species: Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus)

Location: This bird was found on the University of Alaska Southeast campus near 
Juneau. The campus is located near Auke Lake and the bird was observed feeding 
on small berries around the student housing on campus. 


Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing 
information on this sighting, and please contact him if you need any additional 
information. 


History: This bird was first found by Nick Hajdukovich at around 5:00PM and 
seen by several other birders up until about 6:45PM at which point there was 
hardly any light. Many photos were obtained and the bird was heard vocalizing 
several times. This bird would represent the second documented record for this 
species in Alaska. Great Crested Flycatcher is listed as Accidental in the 
latest Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and 
Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at 
http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf "Accidental on Middleton 
Is in Sep 1990." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 
2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. 


Special Consideration: There are no known special considerations to birding in 
this area. 


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Subject: Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) in Sitka
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:50:22 -0800
Region: Southeast; Sitka

Date: 26 September 2009

Species: A single first year male Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus 
ludovicianus) 


Location: This bird was seen in a private residence’s yard in Fairweather Cove 
near Sitka. 


Contact: Thanks to Alice Johnstone for providing information on this sighting, 
please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional 
information. 


History: This bird was amongst a large flock of mainly sparrows and was 
observed at a bird feeder. Rose-breasted Grosbeak is listed as Casual in the 
Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. 
Tobish. It is available online at: 
http:///www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the 
checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. 
” Casual, with records at Fairbanks, Petersburg, Douglas, Juneau, Annette 
Island and Ketchikan.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 
July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding 
Association. 


Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this 
area. 



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Subject: Little Bunting (Emberiza pusilla) at Gambell
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:46:51 -0800
Region: West; Bering Sea Straights; St.Lawrence Island; Gambell

Date: 23 September 2009

Species: A single, Little Bunting (Emberiza pusilla)

Location: This bird was discovered on the lower slopes of Sivuquq 
Mountain  near the Far Boneyard.

Contact: Thanks to Paul Lehman (lehman.paul1 AT verizon.com) for 
submitting information about his sighting.

History: This bird is the 21st Little Bunting observed in fall at 
Gambell since 1999. This represents 2/3 rds of all of the Little Bunting 
records for the ABA area.
Little Bunting is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by 
Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A 
printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird 
Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “
"Casual fall migrant in the western Aleutian Islands, on board a ship in 
the Chukchi Sea, on St.Paul Island, and at Gambell (where there are 20 
records)."" From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 
2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding 
Association.

Special Considerations: Birding at Gambell takes special logistical 
planning. The most successful birding expeditions plan far in advance to 
arrange flights, lodging, meal preparation. Most birders go with one of 
several organized bird tour groups which visit the island in spring and 
fall.


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Subject: Nashville Warbler (Vermivora ruficapilla) at Bering Sea
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:59:14 -0800
Region: West; Bering Sea; near St. Mathew Island

Date: 21 September 2009

Species: A single, adult, Nashville Warbler (Vermivora ruficapilla)

Location: This bird was discovered and photographed aboard the NOAA 
research vessel Oscar Dyson approximately 100 miles southeast of St. 
Mathew Island.

Contact: Thanks to Luke DeCicco (nebulosa200 AT gmail.com) for 
submitting information and an image about his sighting.

History:  It is believed that this bird represents the seventh record of 
this species in Alaska, the fourth with documentation.
Nashville Warbler is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds 
by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A 
printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird 
Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “
"Casual with records from Middleton Island, Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, 
Cordova and Gambell." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. 
West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American 
Birding Association.

Special Considerations: Obviously this bird would not be "chaseable" 
owing to its location.


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Subject: Dusky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuscatus) at Adak
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:48:23 -0800
Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanoff Island Group; Adak Island

Date: 19 September 2009

Species: A single, Dusky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuscatus)

Location: This secretive individual was discovered just east of the Clam 
Lagoon Seawall on the northeast side of Clam Lagoon.

Contact: Thanks to Isaac Helmericks (isaac.helmericks AT alaskaair.com) 
for submitting information about his sighting to AK Birding.

History:  True to the nature of this genus this old world warbler was 
very furtive and difficult to photograph.
Dusky Warbler is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by 
Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A 
printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird 
Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “
"Casual in fall at Middleton Island, Gambell, (11 in fall, 1 in spring), 
St.Paul Island and at Attu and Shemya Islands. One was found on board 
ship in the central Bering Sea." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. 
George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the 
American Birding Association.

Special Considerations: Accommodations, meals, and  vehicles are 
available at Adak. Some of the island is off limits to travel due to 
unexploded ordinance. These areas are clearly marked.


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Subject: Common Cuckoo (Culculus canorus) at Adak
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:33:54 -0800
Region: Southwest: Aleutian Islands; Andreanoff Island Group; Adak Island.

Date: 18 September 2009

Species: A single, juvenile, Common Cuckoo (Cululus canorus)

Location: This bird was documented at the Clam Lagoon Sea Wall area 
perched on some barbed wire near abandoned buildings.

Contact: Thanks to Frank and Barbara Haas and Issac Helmericks 
(isaac.helmericks AT Alaskaair.com) for submitting information and 
images about this bird.

History:  Identification of old world Culculus Cuckoos in Alaska is 
challenging. The one clear image of the dorsal view of the bird shows a 
nuchal white patch and narrow white fringes on the upper back and wing 
feathers suggest that this bird is a Common Cuckoo and not an Oriental 
Cuckoo.
Common Cuckoo is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by 
Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A 
printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird 
Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “
"Casual spring migrant and early summer visitant in western and central 
Aleutian Islands, the Shumagin Islands, at Gambell, and St.Paul Island. 
Accidental at Nome and Anchorage." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by 
Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the 
American Birding Association.

Special Considerations: There are flights via Alaska Airlines twice 
weekly to Adak and rooms and meals are available.


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Subject: Lesser Sand-Plover (Charadrius mongolus) at Gambell
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:12:04 -0800
Region: West; Bering Sea Straights; St. Lawrence Island; Gambell

Date: 14 September 2009

Species: A single, juvenile, Lesser Sand-Plover (Charadrius mongolus)

Location: There was no indication in the reports as to where this 
deceased plover was discovered at Gambell.

Contact: Thanks to Paul Lehman (lehman.paul1 At verizon.net) for 
submitting information about his discovery.

History: This individual marks the fourth record of this species at 
Gambell this fall.
Lesser Sand-Plover is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by 
Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A 
printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird 
Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “
"Rare to uncommon spring and fall migrant in the western Aleutian 
Islands, St. Paul Island, Gambell (has nested), and casual on western 
Alaska mainland (Yukon Kuskokwim delta, Naknek, Wales, Nome) and in the 
central Aleutian Islands. Casual summer visitant to northern Alaska 
(Barrow) and accidental in southcoastal Alaska (Kodiak Island, Augustine 
Island)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 
2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding 
Association.

Special Considerations: Visitors planning to bird Gambell need to 
prepare far in advance to secure flights, lodging, food purchase and 
preparation. Much of this is coordinated for you on the limited number 
of tour groups who visit the island


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Subject: Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) in Sitka
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:17:53 -0800
Region: Southeast, Sitka

Date: 18 September 2009

Species: Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura)

Location: This bird was seen on Alice Island in Sitka. No Specific location on 
Alice Island was given. 


Contact: Thanks to Jennifer Cedarleaf for posting information about this 
sighting to the Sitkabirds listserv. Contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT 
ak.net) for more information. 


History: Mourning Dove is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by 
Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available on 
line at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed 
version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. 
"Recent records at Ketchikan, Klawock, Gustavus, Tenakee Springs, Yakutat and 
other south Alaska locations in summer. These records maybe from human 
introductions." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 
2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. 


Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations for birding 
in this area 


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Subject: Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan) at Anchorage
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:57:48 -0800
Region: Southcoastal; Upper Cook Inlet; Anchorage

Date: 18 September 2009

Species: A single, adult, moulting, Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan)

Location: This bird was initially observed on the mud flats near the 
outlet of Chester creek beyond Westchester Lagoon and the Alaska 
Railroad tracks.

Contact: Thanks to Dave Sonneborn (davidsonne AT aol.com) for submitting 
information about his sighting.

History: This bird is an adult bird which is moulting into winter 
(basic) plumage.
Franklin's Gull is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by 
Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A 
printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird 
Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “
"Casual spring and fall migrant and summer visitant in southcoastal 
Alaska (Kodiak Island, Anchorage, Cook Inlet, Seward, Sterling, Kenai, 
Homer, Cordova, north to Chitna), Glacier Bay, southeast Alaska 
(Juneau,Petersburg, Sitka, Ketchikan), western Alaska (Nome), and the 
Bering Sea Islands (St. Paul Island). The number of sightings has 
increased in recent years. Accidental in western Aleutian Islands 
(Buldir may 1995)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. 
West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American 
Birding Association.

Special Considerations: There are no special consideration towards 
attempting to refind this bird. The area where it was initially observed 
is viewed along a public coastal trail.


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Subject: Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) in Ketchikan
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:22:53 -0800
Region: Southeast, Ketchikan

Date: 14 September 2009

Species: Two Mourning Doves (Zenaida macroura)

Location: These birds have been seen at Mountain Point south of Ketchikan off 
of the Tongass Highway. 


Contact: Thanks to Jim Lewis and Steve Heinl for providing information on this 
sighting, contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for more information 


History: These two birds were seen by Jim Lewis and reported to me through 
Steve Heinl. Mourning Dove is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds 
by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available 
online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed 
version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. " 
Rare fall migrant and very rare spring migrant and summer visitant in SE 
Alaska. Rare fall visitant in southcoastal Alaska (Cordova, Homer, Kodiak, 
Anchorage) and casual fall visitant N of the Alaska Range (Fort Yukon). Prior 
to 1972, doves were rare spring and summer visitants in the interior 
(Fairbanks, Chena Hot Springs, Circle Hot Springs). Casual fall visitant in SW 
Alaska (Kvichak River mouth, Dillingham). Accidental at Wales." From A Birder's 
Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is 
available from the American Birding Association. 


Special Considerations: There are no special considerations for birding in this 
area. 


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Subject: Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) in Ketchikan
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:22:14 -0800
Region: Southeast, Ketchikan

Date: 15 September 2009

Species: Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus)

Location: This bird was found at Mountain Point south of Ketchikan off of the 
Tongass Highway. 


Contact: Thanks to Jim Lewis and Steve Heinl for providing information on this 
sighting, contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for more 
information. 


History: This bird was first seen and photographed by Jim Lewis on 13 September 
and later seen by Steve Heinl on 15 September around 3PM. Lark Sparrow is 
listed as Accidental on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, 
Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: 
http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is 
available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. " Accidental 
at Scottie Creek in Jul 1991 and at Sitka in Aug 1999. " From A Birder's Guide 
to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available 
from the American Birding Association. 


Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this 
area. 


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Subject: Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) in Ketchikan
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:21:40 -0800
Region: Southeast; Ketchikan

Date: 14 September 2009

Species: A single Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus)

Location: This bird was found at Mountain Point south of Ketchikan off of the 
Tongass Highway. 


Contact: Thanks to Jim Lewis and Steve Heinl for providing information on this 
sighting, please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for 
additional information. 


History: This bird was seen and photographed by Jim Lewis. Black-headed 
Grosbeak is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. 
Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: 
http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the 
checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. 
” Casual in SE Alaska (15+ records) and single records on Kodiak Is and at 
Gambell.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 
(second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. 


Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this 
area. 


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Subject: Mourning Doves (Zenaida macroura) near Ketchikan
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:00:27 -0800
Region: Southeast; Revillagigedo Island; Ketchikan; Mountain Point

Date: 13+ September 2009

Species: Two, Mourning Doves (Zenaida macroura)

Location: These birds are being observed at an area with lots of 
brush/weeds and plenty of  good habitat at Mountain Point. The specific 
area is a short walk up-hill from the boat launch/parking lot at 
Mountain Point approximately 7 miles south of downtown Ketchikan.

Contact: Thanks to Jim Lewis and Steve Heinl (steve.heinl AT alaska.gov) 
for submitting information about these birds.

History: Southeast Alaska in the fall is the favored time and location 
to search for this species in Alaska.
Mourning Dove is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by 
Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A 
printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird 
Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “
"Rare fall migrant and very rare spring migrant and summer visitant in 
southeast Alaska. Rare fall visitant in southcoastal Alaska (Cordova, 
Homer, Kodiak, Anchorage) and casual fall visitant north of the Alaska 
Range (Fort Yukon). Prior to 1972, doves were rare spring and summer 
visitants in the interior (Fairbanks, Chena Hot Springs, Circle Hot 
Springs). Casual fall visitant in southwest Alaska (Kvichak River mouth, 
Dillingham). Accidental at Wales." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by 
Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the 
American Birding Association.

Special Considerations: The area where these birds are frequenting is an 
area which has seen rapid development of homes recently. There are no 
real good places to park (other than at the boat launch) and it is 
uncertain at this time as to who tolerant the new home owners are to 
birders in their midst.


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Subject: Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) near Ketchikan
From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:35:48 -0800
Region: Southeast; Revillagigedo Island; Ketchikan; Mountain Point

Date: 14 September 2009

Species: A single, male, Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus)

Location: This bird was discovered in a brushy/weedy area up-hill from 
the boat launch and parking area at Mountain Point approximately 7 miles 
south of downtown Ketchikan.

Contact: Thanks to Jim Lewis and Steve Heinl (steve.heinl AT alaska 
.gov) for submitting information and an image about this discovery.

History: Black-headed Grosbeak has become more frequently recorded in  
Alaska in recent years, particularly from extreme southeast.
Black-headed Grosbeak is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska 
Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is 
available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A 
printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird 
Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “
"Casual in southeast Alaska (15+ records) and single records at Kodiak 
Island and at Gambell." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. 
West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American 
Birding Association.

Special Considerations: This bird was discovered in an area of Mountain 
Point which has seen the rapid development of houses recently. It is 
unclear how friendly the new home owners are to birders. Please respect 
private property rights.


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