Based on 2,212 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Alaska, Black-legged Kittiwake is most often recorded in July; in Alaska it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #5 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Rissa tridactyla
Black-legged Kittiwake in Alaska by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Alaska in July
Bald Eagle
Short-billed Gull
Black-billed Magpie
Glaucous-winged Gull
Common Raven
Tufted Puffin
Pigeon Guillemot
Common Murre
Places to look in Alaska
National Wildlife RefugeArctic National Wildlife Refuge
National ForestTongass National Forest
State ParkChugach State Park
National ForestChugach National Forest
Botanical GardenAlaska Botanical Garden
State ParkDenali State Park
FAQ
When does Black-legged Kittiwake appear in Alaska?
Mainly May–September, with the most records in July.
How common is Black-legged Kittiwake in Alaska?
It ranks #5 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Alaska (2,212 records in our sample).