The only record from the Pribilofs is from St. Paul Island in mid-October. Local movements of this species occur from September-November elsewhere within Alaska and any further records are likely to appear during this period. […]
Category: Woodpeckers and Allies (Picidae)
Black-backed Woodpecker
An unexpected vagrant to the Pribilofs, the lone fall record (St. Paul Island) is a rare record for this species outside of its resident range. Known for being semi- nomadic and making short-distance movements in response to habitat changes, this species is unlikely to be found again in the Pribilofs, though late fall would likely […]
Northern Flicker
A single early spring record notwithstanding, this species is a fall vagrant to the Pribilofs with semi-regular records when coverage has extended into September and October. The only truly migrant woodpecker and the most likely species of that family to appear in the islands, this species is best looked for at the very end of […]
Great Spotted Woodpecker
The only record from the Pribilofs is from early May. Of the Alaskan records, there are a grouping of sightings during May and another grouping of sightings in the fall during late September and October. Further records are likely to appear during one of these periods. […]