Migration & timing

Willow Ptarmigan in Northwest Territories

In Northwest Territories, Willow Ptarmigan is typically seen from early January through early April, peaking around early February.

Sighting 22 observations in Northwest Territories

Its year in Northwest Territories

Share of Willow Ptarmigan observations by week. Hover a bar for the date.

early January

mid January

late January

early February

mid February

late February

early March

mid March

late March

early April

mid April

late April

early May

mid May

late May

early June

mid June

late June

early July

mid July

late July

early August

mid August

late August

early September

mid September

late September

early October

mid October

late October

early November

mid November

late November

early December

mid December

late December

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

First seen: early January
Peak: early February
Last seen: early April

Common questions

When is the best time to see Willow Ptarmigan in Northwest Territories?

The peak of observations is around early February.

When does Willow Ptarmigan arrive and leave Northwest Territories?

Sightings begin around early January and taper off by early April.

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Data: iNaturalist research-grade observations (CC0 / CC-BY), via GBIF. Excludes eBird.