An extremely rare vagrant, this remains the only record from the state of Alaska. While the timing (mid-late June) is typical for vagrant swifts in the Pribilofs, the likelihood of a second record seems exceedingly low. […]
Category: Swifts (Apodidae)
White-throated Needletail
The only Pribilof record (St. Paul Island), and the only summer record from North America, falls outside of the “traditional” period of vagrancy for this species in western Alaska with all previous records coming from the end of May or very early June. As such, late May is perhaps the more likely time for a […]
Common Swift
Another species of swift that has been found during mid-late June, the three St. Paul Island records represent half of the confirmed sightings in North America. Considering their close timing, this period of the summer is likely the best chance for future sightings. […]
Fork-tailed Swift
The most common swift species in western Alaska, though still a very rare vagrant, it has been found across a much larger time frame from mid-June to mid-September. The best times to look for this species are during mid-late June in the spring/early summer and during late August on their fall migration. […]