Mount Lorette (28 Oct 2026) Raptors
Alberta, Canada
| Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 28, 2026 | |||
| Species | Day’s Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osprey | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bald Eagle | 0 | 41 | 51 |
| Northern Harrier | 0 | 6 | 10 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 0 | 55 | 83 |
| Cooper’s Hawk | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| American Goshawk | 0 | 10 | 22 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Swainson’s Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 12 | 24 |
| Ferruginous Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 16 | 19 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 1682 | 1948 |
| American Kestrel | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Merlin | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| Gyrfalcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prairie Falcon | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Unknown Accipitrine | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 14 | 18 |
| Total: | 0 | 1860 | 2226 |
| Observation start time: | 09:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 10:00:00 |
| Total observation time: | 0 hours |
| Official Counter | |
| Observers: |
Weather:
No count due to low clouds and snow
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
Report submitted by ()
Mount Lorette information may be found at: eaglewatch.ca
More information at hawkcount.org: [Site Profile] [Day Summary] [Month Summary]
Mount Lorette (27 Oct 2026) Raptors
Alberta, Canada
| Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 27, 2026 | |||
| Species | Day’s Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osprey | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bald Eagle | 0 | 41 | 51 |
| Northern Harrier | 0 | 6 | 10 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 0 | 55 | 83 |
| Cooper’s Hawk | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| American Goshawk | 0 | 10 | 22 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Swainson’s Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 12 | 24 |
| Ferruginous Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 16 | 19 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 1682 | 1948 |
| American Kestrel | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Merlin | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| Gyrfalcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prairie Falcon | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Unknown Accipitrine | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 14 | 18 |
| Total: | 0 | 1860 | 2226 |
| Observation start time: | 08:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 14:00:00 |
| Total observation time: | 5.75 hours |
| Official Counter | Caroline Lambert |
| Observers: | Linda Hickey |
Visitors:
Five people came by and all stopped to ask about the count.
Weather:
The day started with some optimism that something might be seen between the clouds, which were brushing the peaks one at a time, coming and going. Neither ridge was completely clear all day, although at one point 80% of each was visible. Cloud coverage was 100% stratus. A few drops of rain mid-morning cleared up, but then returned soon after the noon hour. Gradually the clouds sank lower, covering both ridges, and the count was abandoned when Hummingbird Plume started disappearing and the rain was more persistent. The temperature started at -2C and had risen to +2C at the time of departure. There was no ground wind, and the ridge winds were very low from the southwest.
Raptor Observations:
Although conditions were such that eagles could have been making their way south, especially in the morning, none were spotted.
Twice an adult Bald Eagle was seen flying down the river, and once one was seen flying up river. None were considered migrating.
Non-raptor Observations:
A Hairy Woodpecker pecked at a log in the middle of the river, and a Pileated Woodpecker flew over our heads shortly before we left and possibly the same one was seen on a pole in the parking lot, giving us excellent views. The two Canada Jays visited again, a few ravens were flying around and calling, all three chickadee species were seen (two of each), the dipper zipped by, a dozen Bohemian Waxwings entertained us for a while, and a White-winged Crossbill was heard.
Predictions:
Snow!
Report submitted by ()
Mount Lorette information may be found at: eaglewatch.ca
More information at hawkcount.org: [Site Profile] [Day Summary] [Month Summary]
Count data submitted via Trektellen.org – [Project Details]
Mount Lorette (25 Oct 2026) 6 Raptors
Alberta, Canada
| Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 25, 2026 | |||
| Species | Day’s Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osprey | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bald Eagle | 0 | 40 | 50 |
| Northern Harrier | 0 | 6 | 10 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 0 | 55 | 83 |
| Cooper’s Hawk | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| American Goshawk | 0 | 10 | 22 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Swainson’s Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 12 | 24 |
| Ferruginous Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 3 | 16 | 19 |
| Golden Eagle | 2 | 1677 | 1943 |
| American Kestrel | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Merlin | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| Gyrfalcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prairie Falcon | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Unknown Accipitrine | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| Unknown Eagle | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 14 | 18 |
| Total: | 6 | 1854 | 2220 |
| Observation start time: | 08:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 18:00:00 |
| Total observation time: | 9.25 hours |
| Official Counter | Ethan Denton |
| Observers: | Christa Clifford |
Visitors:
31 people came by, with 19 stopping to chat. Many thanks to those who stayed for a while despite the low movement!
Weather:
It was a chilly day with low clouds obscuring the sun throughout and north winds at ground level ranging up to a Beaufort 3. Ridge winds were exceptionally low and from the South. Pressure dropped by 4 points over the course of the day, and temps stayed between -5�C and -1�C.
Raptor Observations:
Despite the low clouds, three eagles snuck through. One stayed deep in the mist and was consequently unidentifiable, but the other two were low, slow, and clearly adult Goldens.
Three Rough-legged Hawks were observed, all at Patrick between peak level and the treeline.
The local Goshawk made two appearances, but other than that, no local raptors were seen.
Non-raptor Observations:
It was a good day for non-raptors, despite a slow start. Four Common Loons whistled high over the Eastern ridge, a flock of Canada Geese came over the valley, and a single Snow Bunting flew through the meadow. Sticking around was a flock of Dark-eyed Juncos and American Tree Sparrows, with one White-crowned Sparrow mixed in. A Varied Thrush briefly foraged on the riverbank, near where our female Common Merganser spent some time diving around.
The big surprise was an unidentified Flycatcher – a bird of the empidonax genus which represents the latest ever empid record in Alberta. Unfortunately it made its way south before a positive ID could be made.
Report submitted by Ethan Denton (ethan@suechick.com)
Mount Lorette information may be found at: eaglewatch.ca
More information at hawkcount.org: [Site Profile] [Day Summary] [Month Summary]
Count data submitted via Trektellen.org – [Project Details]
Mount Lorette (23 Oct 2026) 39 Raptors
Alberta, Canada
| Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 23, 2026 | |||
| Species | Day’s Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osprey | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bald Eagle | 1 | 37 | 47 |
| Northern Harrier | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 1 | 55 | 83 |
| Cooper’s Hawk | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| American Goshawk | 1 | 10 | 22 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Swainson’s Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 12 | 24 |
| Ferruginous Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 13 | 16 |
| Golden Eagle | 35 | 1673 | 1939 |
| American Kestrel | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Merlin | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| Gyrfalcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prairie Falcon | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Unknown Accipitrine | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 14 | 18 |
| Total: | 39 | 1843 | 2209 |
| Observation start time: | 10:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 18:00:00 |
| Total observation time: | 7.25 hours |
| Official Counter | Ethan Denton |
| Observers: | Christina Furtado |
Visitors:
Only one person braved the weather today.
Weather:
Heavy clouds and snow blocked observation until 11:00 or so, and low clouds hung around for most of the day even after the system passed. The temperature began at 0, rose to 1, and returned to 0.
Ridgewinds tended to be low, as – for the most part – did ground winds. Both came from the North. The pressure rose by a couple points in the afternoon.
Raptor Observations:
For the first several hours of the day, you would have been lucky to see an eagle if it had flown directly in and landed on the bench.
By 11, however, the snow stopped and the blanket of clouds that had swamped the ridgelines began to shift. A young American Goshawk tested the waters and was quickly followed by a burst of 10 Golden Eagles. This made for our biggest single-hour total of the day.
In total, 35 Goldens (17ad, 4sub, 2juv, 3ui, 9u) came by today. All but one flew low across the Eastern ridge. Most appeared over the bumps or even over South Fisher, until the clouds cleared at Lorette and the peak peeked out, at which point our last couple Eagles were observed drifting across from there.
Non-eagles were low, includeding the aforementioned Goshawk, a subadult Bald Eagle, a Sharp-shinned Hawk, and a male Northern Harrier ghosting across the grey skies.
Non-raptor Observations:
The American Tree Sparrows along the creek were joined by one each of Song and Swamp Sparrows. The male Belted Kingfisher hunted along the river, a pair of Pine Grosbeaks frequented the meadows edges, and a small flock of Bohemian Waxwings showed up in the midafternoon.
It was a good day for waterfowl over the Eastern ridge, with 4 distinct groups of Canada Geese and a small flock of unidentified ducks whistling high overhead.
Report submitted by Ethan Denton (ethan@suechick.com)
Mount Lorette information may be found at: eaglewatch.ca
More information at hawkcount.org: [Site Profile] [Day Summary] [Month Summary]
Count data submitted via Trektellen.org – [Project Details]
Mount Lorette (22 Oct 2026) 46 Raptors
Alberta, Canada
| Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 22, 2026 | |||
| Species | Day’s Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osprey | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bald Eagle | 3 | 36 | 46 |
| Northern Harrier | 0 | 5 | 9 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 0 | 54 | 82 |
| Cooper’s Hawk | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| American Goshawk | 1 | 9 | 21 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Swainson’s Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 12 | 24 |
| Ferruginous Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 13 | 16 |
| Golden Eagle | 40 | 1638 | 1904 |
| American Kestrel | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Merlin | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| Gyrfalcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prairie Falcon | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Unknown Accipitrine | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| Unknown Eagle | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| Unknown Raptor | 1 | 14 | 18 |
| Total: | 46 | 1804 | 2170 |
| Observation start time: | 07:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 18:00:00 |
| Total observation time: | 10.2 hours |
| Official Counter | Lynette MacCulloch |
| Observers: | Allison Zukewich |
Visitors:
Only 7 visitors stopped by, but several helped to look for eagles. Thanks to Louise and Ron for joining us for several hours and Alex and her dog Cleo who also helped spot eagles. Special thanks to Niza for coming out to spend the afternoon with us.
Weather:
This may be our last summery day for the fall, although it started out chilly at 1 degree, got up to 12 degrees and back down to 9 degrees by sunset.There was very light cloud in the morning along the eastern sky so it was almost noon before the sun actually gave some heat and then things really started to warm up. The ground winds were light to calm all day with a few gusts in the afternoon.Ridge winds were also fairly light, west and south-south-west in direction with speeds of 25-37km/hr and gusts up to 50 km/hr.High winds were very low until later in the afternoon and even then only moderate from the west and southwest. The sky was quite clear with early cirrus in the east and only a few cumulus clouds. Towards 5 pm, heavier cumulus clouds were back in the north-eastern sky, the ridges were always clear.
Raptor Observations:
There was very little benefit of clouds for spotting the eagles and with low winds the eagles all seemed to go slow and semi low until the winds picked up. Almost all the eagles were on the east ridges, showing up over Patrick or the Bumps, but 2 were seen going right down the middle of the sky well above us, travelling fast. In all we saw 40 Golden eagles, (8a, 14sa, 5 ui, 11ua, 2 ju) 3 Bald Eagles (2a, 1ju), 1 unknown Eagle, 1 adult Goshawk, and 1 unknown Raptor
Non-raptor Observations:
The day was pretty quiet for other species, squirrels were the most vocal of all. The Dipper was heard in the river , a Hairy Woodpecker flew over twice, 1 Canada Jay came to visit several times, 1 European Starling was seen sitting in a tree, Black-capped Chickadees sang close by in the bushes, An adult Goshawk, an adult Rough-legged Hawk and a Resident Bald eagle were seen hunting or flying north in the valley. And how could I forget the many Ravens which spent quite a bit of time up on the bumps tormenting the young eagles as they struggled to gain altitude.
Report submitted by ()
Mount Lorette information may be found at: eaglewatch.ca
More information at hawkcount.org: [Site Profile] [Day Summary] [Month Summary]
Count data submitted via Trektellen.org – [Project Details]
