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.
11/09/2021
Observers: George Halmazna, Dan Parliament
07:10 AM
04:50 PM
From -7C to +5C at 15:00 hrs to +2C at 17:00 hrs
Overcast and calm morning with windy afternoon and slow clearing. Strong ridge winds, mainly on the west side of the valley. There was no migration of Golden Eagles today. Two Bald Eagles only were flying south direction low on the east side of the valley.
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Bald Eagle - 2 adults
Between 11-12:00 hrs and 12-13:00 hrs with 1 Bald Eagle each hour.
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1 adult Bald Eagle
Canada Goose - 63, American Three-toed Woodpecker - 1, Common Redpoll - 10.
White-tailed Deer - 2, Elk - 2.
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