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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.

03/08/2022

Observers: Dan Parliament, Jim Boland

Start Time:

07:20 AM

End Time:

05:00 PM

Temperature:

-14 C to -11 C

Description of the Day:

A cool day with Northerly breezes at 0-5 km/hr. Snow squalls, and low cloud moved in and out of the valley all day, obscuring and then some clearing of the ridges. The Western ridges were mostly 100 % obscured all day. The count was seven Bald Eagles, one unidentified eagle, and one Northern Goshawk.
A conspicuous lack of other bird activity. The count for the day was terminated at 1700 hrs as low clouds obscured the ridges and heavier snow commenced.

Migrant Golden Eagle Count:

0

Migrant Other Raptor Count By Species:

Bald Eagles x 7, Unidentified Eagle x 1, Northern Goshawk x 1

Period with Most Migrants:

1100-1200 hrs with four Bald Eagles (3 adults and one Subadult)

Total Migratory Raptors:

9

Non-Migrant Raptors:

0

Other Birds of Note:

Common Raven x 1
Canada Jay x 1
Belted Kingfisher x 1

Number of Visitors:

14