Beaver Mines is an observation site located in the Crowsnest area. Annual counts are conducted in spring.
Beaver Mines Observations
See the count reports for historical data. The following observations started in Spring 2022.
09/22/2021
Observers: Bill Wilson and Cliff Hansen
Start Time:
06:25 AM
End Time:
07:45 PM
Temperature:
+5C to +19C
Description of the Day:
Generally a nice day, a bit windy at times but not bad. 70% to 100% cloud, but for most of the day the sun shone through.
Migrant Golden Eagle Count:
17 (9 adults, 2 juveniles, 6 unaged)
Migrant Other Raptor Count By Species:
Sharp-shinned Hawks 5, Peregrine Falcon 1
Period with Most Migrants:
18:00-19:00 with eleven Golden Eagles
Total Migratory Raptors:
23
Non-Migrant Raptors:
Northern Goshawk 1
Other Birds of Note:
Common Merganser 3, Ruffed Grouse 1, Belted Kingfisher 2, Northern Flicker 1, Ruby-crowned Kinglet 16, American Dipper 1, American Robin 27, Black-billed Magpie 1, Common Raven 2, White-winged Crossbill 71, Pine Siskin 7
Other Observations:
Nothing of note.
Number of Visitors:
3
