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.
09/22/2021
Observers: Bill Wilson and Cliff Hansen
06:25 AM
07:45 PM
+5C to +19C
Generally a nice day, a bit windy at times but not bad. 70% to 100% cloud, but for most of the day the sun shone through.
17 (9 adults, 2 juveniles, 6 unaged)
Sharp-shinned Hawks 5, Peregrine Falcon 1
18:00-19:00 with eleven Golden Eagles
23
Northern Goshawk 1
Common Merganser 3, Ruffed Grouse 1, Belted Kingfisher 2, Northern Flicker 1, Ruby-crowned Kinglet 16, American Dipper 1, American Robin 27, Black-billed Magpie 1, Common Raven 2, White-winged Crossbill 71, Pine Siskin 7
Nothing of note.
3
