Since the fall of 2009, there has been a reconnaissance count at or near the Steeples Ridge which is located on the east side of the Kootenay Valley (Rocky Mountain Trench) 25 km NE of Cranbrook, B.C.
Steeples Observations
See the count reports for historical data.
04/22/2022
Observers: Lori Anderson
06:45 AM
10:30 AM
-1C to +1C
Lots of white thick and heavy snowflakes but no Eagles. A lone Merlin saved the day though. At the start of the count, a few of the ridges were visible but by 9:00 the ridges were 100 % covered as well as the slopes and the valley floor. The count was ended at 10:30 due to poor observing conditions and a forecast for more of the same all day. Winds were 0-3 from the North.
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1 Merlin columbarius adult
9-10 (1)
1
0
Fox Sparrow 1
Varied Thrush 2
American Robin 34
Dark-eyed Junco 6
Northern Flicker 1
Common Raven 4
Black-capped Chickadee 1
Ruffed Grouse 1
European Starling 11
Common Merganser 3
Mallard 6
Varied Thrush 1
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