Mount Lorette (17 Apr 2025) 3 Raptors
Alberta, Canada
| Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 17, 2025 | |||
| Species | Day’s Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osprey | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bald Eagle | 2 | 18 | 74 |
| Northern Harrier | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| Cooper’s Hawk | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| American Goshawk | 0 | 6 | 7 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swainson’s Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 19 | 21 |
| Ferruginous Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 140 | 1078 |
| American Kestrel | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Merlin | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gyrfalcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Prairie Falcon | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unknown Accipitrine | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Total: | 3 | 208 | 1222 |
| Observation start time: | 09:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 14:30:00 |
| Total observation time: | 5.5 hours |
| Official Counter | Dan Parliament |
| Observers: | Susan Wilberg |
Visitors:
Thank you to Yumi H for staying and assisting with the observation during the afternoon. About 30 seniors from the Fifth Dimension Seniors Outdoor Club stopped by at various stages to learn more about the Eagle migration.
Weather:
The day was characterized by strong (>40 km/hr) Northerly ridge winds, and cloudy/blustery conditions. The opening temperature was -2C increasing to +3 by noon and steady for the remainder of the day at 2 C. The initial clear and sunny conditions deteriorated steadily after 1200 hrs (MDT) until by 1330 hr (MDT) the Mt Lorette and Eastern ridges were completely obscured with cloud and continuous light snow. The ground winds were from the North at generally 5-10 km/hr with gusts at intervals to 20 km/hr. The wind conditions were not favourable for migration! The count was suspended at 1530 hrs (MDT) due to the continued low clouds and obscured ridges.
Raptor Observations:
The total migrant count was three raptors (Bald Eagle x 2 adults & Northern Harrier x 1 adult). The Northern Harrier put on a flight display very low across the middle of the meadow during a particularly bad spell of snow and North wind. No migrant Golden Eagles were observed. The resident Golden Eagle was observed hunting several times during the day on the slopes of Patrick and Hummingbird Plume. A resident adult Bald Eagle and a resident adult American Goshawk were observed hunting over the valley and Hummingbird Plume.
Non-raptor Observations:
Canada Goose x 2 Common Merganser x 2 Ruffed Grouse x 2 (drumming) Pileated Woodpecker x 1 Northern Flicker x 1 Common Raven x 20 Red-breasted Nuthatch x 1 Varied Thrush x 3 American Robin x 6 Fox Sparrow x 1 (singing) Dark-eyed Junco x 3
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Mount Lorette (15 Apr 2025) 27 Raptors
Alberta, Canada
| Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 15, 2025 | |||
| Species | Day’s Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osprey | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bald Eagle | 7 | 16 | 72 |
| Northern Harrier | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 1 | 5 | 7 |
| Cooper’s Hawk | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| American Goshawk | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swainson’s Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 2 | 19 | 21 |
| Ferruginous Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Golden Eagle | 12 | 140 | 1078 |
| American Kestrel | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Merlin | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gyrfalcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Prairie Falcon | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unknown Accipitrine | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Unknown Buteo | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| Unknown Raptor | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total: | 27 | 205 | 1219 |
| Observation start time: | 08:45:00 |
| Observation end time: | 16:00:00 |
| Total observation time: | 7.25 hours |
| Official Counter | Graeme Dunlop |
| Observers: | Ethan Denton, Mia Winklmeier |
Visitors:
14
Weather:
The temperature at 1000 was 9C, the high at 1500 was 13C. Winds were SW light increasing to moderate from early afternoon. Ridge winds were NW light increasing to moderate SW in the afternoon. Cloud cover was 30-60% cumulus.
Raptor Observations:
27 raptors of 7 species moved between 1005 and 1615 comprising 7 Bald Eagles (6a, 1j), 1a Sharp-shinned Hawk, 1a American Goshawk, 2a light calurus Red-tailed Hawks, 1a dark Rough-legged Hawk, 12 Golden Eagles (3a, 5sa, 1j, 3u), 1u Peregrine Falcon, 1 unidentified buteo and 1 unidentified small raptor. Most of the Golden Eagles were seen gliding high on the east ridges, sometimes almost overhead, with occasional soaring esp. over Mt Lorette and Skogan Peak. Non migrants were 2 Bald Eagles, 3 Golden Eagles and 2 Red-tailed Hawks.
Non-raptor Observations:
A Fox Sparrow was heard singing just across the river in the morning and briefly again in the afternoon. Other birds were 1 Ruffed Grouse (drumming), 2 Northern Flickers, 10 Common Ravens, 1 Black-capped Chickadee, 3 Mountain Chickadee, 1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet, 1 Golden-crowned Kinglet, 10 American Robins, 1 Varied Thrush, 6 Dark-eyed Juncos, 1 Brown Creeper, 1 White-breasted Nuthatch, 2 Red-breasted Nuthatch
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Mount Lorette (14 Apr 2025) 15 Raptors
Alberta, Canada
| Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 14, 2025 | |||
| Species | Day’s Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osprey | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bald Eagle | 0 | 9 | 65 |
| Northern Harrier | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| Cooper’s Hawk | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| American Goshawk | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swainson’s Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 17 | 19 |
| Ferruginous Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Eagle | 10 | 128 | 1066 |
| American Kestrel | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Merlin | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gyrfalcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prairie Falcon | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unknown Accipitrine | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Unknown Falcon | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total: | 15 | 178 | 1192 |
| Observation start time: | 08:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 18:00:00 |
| Total observation time: | 10 hours |
| Official Counter | Lori Anderson |
| Observers: | Glenn Webber |
Visitors:
15 people stopped by to ask questions about the migration.
Weather:
At sunrise the fragile ice veil at the river bend fractured, echoing a crystaline song of glass breaking. The chill ofâ3C warmed steadily climbing to a mild 11C. Despite a tranquil start, the day saw sustained SW ground winds averaging 11 km/h with periodic gusts reaching 22 kms/h. Ridge winds from the West were strong enough to create plumes.
A thin layer of Cirrostratus covered the sky for most of the day and a spooky lenticular ghost cloud show started at 16:00. Soft round and vibrant silken clouds expanded slowly and gradually overtook the entire sky.
Raptor Observations:
Migrants: Almost every migrant Golden Eagle came into view above the North Fisher range, then glided high towards Lorette. Once at Lorette, they either glided in front and then disappeared behind or flew directly behind the peak. Final count: 10 Golden Eagles (4a, 1sa, 2j, 3u), 2 American Goshawks, 1 Northern Harrier. 2 Falcons. Non-migrants: 4 Bald Eagles (3a,1J) flying south over Patrick and east ridges at 6:20 maybe to roost together. 2 Resident Golden Eagles, 2 Red-tailed Hawks, 2 American Goshawks.
Non-raptor Observations:
1 Ruffed-Grouse 3 Pileated Woodpeckers, 2 Varied Thrush, 2 Canada Geese, 2 Dark-eyed Juncos, 6 Robins, 10 Ravens, 3 Mountain Chickadees, 1 Hairy woodpecker, 2 Northern Flickers, 1 Common Merganser, 2 Mountain Bluebirds, 2 golden-crowned Kinglets, 3 Mallards, 3 Swallows.
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Mount Lorette (13 Apr 2025) 11 Raptors
Alberta, Canada
| Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 13, 2025 | |||
| Species | Day’s Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osprey | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bald Eagle | 1 | 9 | 65 |
| Northern Harrier | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| Cooper’s Hawk | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| American Goshawk | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swainson’s Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 2 | 17 | 19 |
| Ferruginous Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Eagle | 4 | 118 | 1056 |
| American Kestrel | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Merlin | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gyrfalcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prairie Falcon | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unknown Accipitrine | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Unknown Falcon | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| Unknown Raptor | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total: | 11 | 163 | 1177 |
| Observation start time: | 09:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 16:00:00 |
| Total observation time: | 7 hours |
| Official Counter | Cameron Harvey, Lynette MacCulloch |
| Observers: |
Visitors:
11 visitors stopped to talk and ask about the count. 4 brought binoculars and helped spot for 5-30 minutes each.
Weather:
Sunny day with fresh snow. The temperature started at -1° C and slowly rose during the day to a high of 4 ° C. Ground winds were from the SW for most of the day. Ridge winds were from the west and started out light, but gained strength by the early afternoon. Ridges were partially obscured during the first hour of count but cleared off for the remainder of the day. Partial cloud cover throughout day due to cumulus clouds.
Raptor Observations:
A total of 11 migrant raptors were seen from 10:13 to 16:45 comprising 4 Golden Eagles (1a, 2j, 1u), 1 Bald Eagle juvenile, 1 adult American Goshawk, 2 undifferentiated light morph Red-tailed Hawk, 1 unidentified accipiter, 1 unidentified falcon and 1 unidentified small raptor. Most eagles were seen flying over East ridge, but one GOEA and one RTHA were over the West ridge. Some of the smaller migrants were over the valley.
Non-migrant raptors included 1 adult Golden Eagle, 2 Bald Eagles (1a, 1j), 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk and 1 American Goshawk.
Non-raptor Observations:
4 Canada Goose, 1 Northern Flicker, 8 Common Raven, 3 Mountain Chickadee, 1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet, 3 Golden-crowned Kinglet, 1 Red-breasted Nuthatch, 2 Mountain Bluebird, 2 Varied Thrush, 8 American Robin, 20 Dark-eyed Junco.
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Mount Lorette (12 Apr 2025) Raptors
Alberta, Canada
| Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 12, 2025 | |||
| Species | Day’s Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osprey | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bald Eagle | 0 | 8 | 64 |
| Northern Harrier | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| Cooper’s Hawk | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| American Goshawk | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swainson’s Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 15 | 17 |
| Ferruginous Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 114 | 1052 |
| American Kestrel | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Merlin | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gyrfalcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prairie Falcon | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unknown Accipitrine | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total: | 0 | 152 | 1166 |
(No count conducted today)
Weather:
No count was conducted as a snowfall warning was issued for the area with heavy snow forecast to begin around the same time as the start of the count.
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
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