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.
03/09/2022
Observers: Bill Wilson and Rick Robb
07:00 AM
06:15 PM
-22 C at the start, -12 C high
Cold! Blue sky all day, with a few light clouds (10% of the sky) 11:00 to 14:00. Wind less than 10 km/h until 13:00, then gusting to 15 - 20 km/h to the end. Snow plumes off the ridges indicated approximately SW winds aloft, light to moderate until 10:00, then increasing to strong by 15:00.
9 (7 adults, 2 unaged)
2 adult Bald Eagles
13:00 to 14:00 with 1 Bald Eagle and 4 Golden Eagles
11
None
1 Belted Kingfisher, 1 Canada Jay, 2 Black-capped Chickadees, 3 Ravens.
Nothing of note.
8
