Beaver Mines Observations

Beaver Mines is an observation site located in the Crowsnest area. Annual counts are conducted in spring.

See the count reports for historical data. The following observations started in Spring 2022.

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11/12/2021

Observers: Caroline Lambert, Rick Robb

Start Time:

08:10 AM

End Time:

04:00 PM

Temperature:

Stayed in a narrow range between 2C and 4C

Description of the Day:

The sun did not make an appearance today. Initially the east ridge was clear while the west ridge was partially obscured, and a couple of early migrants kept hopes up. Light rain fell off and on throughout the morning, and gradually became more constant while the clouds became gradually lower, eventually obscuring both ridges. The count was abandoned early at 4pm.

Migrant Golden Eagle Count:

2 (unknown age)

Migrant Other Raptor Count By Species:

1 juvenile Bald Eagle

Period with Most Migrants:

The morning had better conditions for migrants

Total Migratory Raptors:

Non-Migrant Raptors:

1 adult Bald Eagle watched the river from a tree all morning.

Other Birds of Note:

2 Canada Jays, 4 Common Ravens, 1 Black-capped Chickadee, 1 Pine Grosbeak, 9 Common Redpolls, 5 White-winged Crossbills