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.
10/25/2021
Observers: Lori Anderson, Ian Dowson
08:15 AM
06:30 PM
3.5C- 8C
Apart from a rainy period from 10:00- 12:00 and a few strong gusts of wind, it was a great fall day. Ground winds blew from the south and the SW/WSW ridge winds ranged from 40-80 km/h with gusts up to 115 km/h. Most migrants preferred the Eastern Route and appeared over Patrick or North Fisher.
An adult Northern Goshawk flew down and came within a few meters of the site offering a great view of its steel blue/grey plumage.
34
4 Bald Eagles,1 Sharp-shinned Hawk and 1 Coopers Hawk.
12:00- 13:00 and 17:00- 18:00 with 7 each hour.
40
1 Bald Eagle, 1 Northern Goshawk, 1 Rough-legged Hawk.
1 American Dipper, 1 Hairy Woodpecker, 20 Bohemian Waxwings, 1 Belted Kingfisher, 1 White-winged Crossbill, and a conspiracy of 8 Ravens, 2 Black-billed Magpies.
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