Surf Scoters
Prince William Sound

In 1998, Surf Scoters were captured in Prince William Sound, Alaska near Graveyard Point at the northern tip of Montague Island (60° 22' N; 147° 13' W). In 1999, Surf Scoters were captured in St. Matthews Bay, along the northeast shore of Prince William Sound (60° 43' N and 146° 21' W). In 2000, we captured Surf Scoters in eastern Prince William Sound, just outside of Cordova, AK in Orca Inlet.

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Click on the bird's identification number below for a detailed history of each Surf Scoter's movements.