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.
10/28/2021
Observers: Graeme Dunlop, Ruth Morrow
08:00 AM
05:15 PM
+4C to +7C
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.
5
Bald Eagle 2, Rough-legged Hawk 1
14:00 to 15:00 with 3 migrants
8
Northern Goshawk 1
Mountain Bluebird 2, Common Merganser 1, Hairy Woodpecker 1, Greater white-fronted Goose 23
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