The main observation site is the Hay Meadow, Mt. Lorette Site. The site is located in Kananaskis on the bank of the Kananaskis River. It has a view of the open valley. which allows excellent (though rather distant) viewing of the Fisher Range to the east. The bulk of the Golden Eagles and other raptors use this ridge as part of their preferred migration route.
Mt. Lorette Observations
See the seasonal count reports and daily summaries for historical observation counts. The following observations started in Fall 2021.
10/17/2021
Observers: George Halmazna, Dan Parliament with help from Cindy Parliament.
07:40 AM
06:40 PM
From +10C to +18C in mid afternoon to +12 at 18:30 hrs.
Very warm day for October with clear sky for most of the day. Afternoon Ground wind was gusting from SW to 28 km/hr.
Ridge wind on Nakiska was from SSW gusting up to 103 km at 10:00 hrs to 69 km at 15:00 hrs.
Most eagles flew between 10-12:00 hrs. Last eagle observed at 13:22 hrs. No migrating raptor observed after 14:38 hrs.
10 eagles = 2 adults, I juvenile and 7 unaged.
Sharp-shinned Hawk - 1 unaged, Rough-legged Hawk - 3 unaged.
Between 10-11:00 hrs with 6 Golden Eagles.
14
Northern Goshawk - 1 adult
American Tree Sparrow, Belted Kingfisher, Golden-crowned Kinglet, White-crowned Sparrow.
1 Butterfly - Morning Cloak,
4
