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.
11/04/2021
Observers: Graeme Dunlop, Ruth Morrow
Start Time:
08:10 AM
End Time:
06:00 PM
Temperature:
+2C to +9C
Description of the Day:
A mix of sun and cloud with some light rain. Much darker clouds to the south and west for most of the day. SW winds. Calm at ground level in the morning, stronger in the afternoon. Ridge winds strong all day with some gusts over 100 km/h. Slow day for raptors.
Migrant Golden Eagle Count:
8 (3 adults, 5 unaged)
Migrant Other Raptor Count By Species:
Bald Eagle 4, Northern Goshawk 1
Period with Most Migrants:
16:00 to 17:00 with 3 raptors
Total Migratory Raptors:
13
Non-Migrant Raptors:
0
Other Birds of Note:
Red breasted Nuthatch 1, Northern Shrike 1, Pine Grosbeak 4, Mountain Bluebird 2, Clarks Nutcracker 1, American Dipper 1, White winged Crossbill 14, Bohemian Waxwing 36
Other Observations:
None
Number of Visitors:
0
