19 March: Birding By Boat March 6, 2011March 19, 2007 by matt goff I went out with a couple of other people to look for birds on the water this afternoon. [Show slideshow] This Black Scoter (Melanitta nigra) was observed near Galankin Island. Horned Puffin (Fraterculus corniculata) observed in the channel. Horned Puffin (Fraterculus corniculata) observed in the channel. These male Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) appeared to be fighting on Swan Lake. Mountains over Sitka Snowy Peaks Snowy Peaks White-winged Scoters (Melanitta fusca) were observed near the north end of the Channel. Share this:ShareFacebookTwitter