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.
10/28/2021
Observers: Graeme Dunlop, Ruth Morrow
Start Time:
08:00 AM
End Time:
05:15 PM
Temperature:
+4C to +7C
Description of the Day:
Cloudy day with dark rain/snow clouds to the south and west. Ridges became increasingly obscured through the day and rain began falling in late afternoon. Count was ended at 17:15 pm. Only 5 Golden Eagles were seen.
Migrant Golden Eagle Count:
5
Migrant Other Raptor Count By Species:
Bald Eagle 2, Rough-legged Hawk 1
Period with Most Migrants:
14:00 to 15:00 with 3 migrants
Total Migratory Raptors:
8
Non-Migrant Raptors:
Northern Goshawk 1
Other Birds of Note:
Mountain Bluebird 2, Common Merganser 1, Hairy Woodpecker 1, Greater white-fronted Goose 23
Number of Visitors:
0
