Mount Lorette (26 Oct 2023) 2 Raptors

Visitors:
There were no visitors.

Weather:
Some uncertainty about the weather had a couple of observers out at the count site for a few hours today. The dominant weather features were low clouds, poor visibility, and light snow. Ridge winds and ground winds were light from the northeast. The temperature started out at -11C and rose to -8C before the count was abandoned. Shortly before noon the sun was visible through the clouds, which gave hope for improving conditions. Although visibility did improve a bit, the surrounding mountains remained barely visible in a misty haze, light snow kept falling, and with nothing but more of the same in the forecast, the count was terminated by mid-afternoon.

Raptor Observations:
In spite of the weather, two Bald Eagles (1 wb1/2, 1j) were seen flying low to the south up the river, so the day’s effort was not all in vain.

Non-raptor Observations:
Few other birds were around – only one raven was seen. Nine American Wigeons were seen flying south up the river. Two Canada Jays came by, and a single Pine Grosbeak.

Report submitted by Caroline Lambert (caroline144@gmail.com)
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