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.
11/12/2021
Observers: Caroline Lambert, Rick Robb
08:10 AM
04:00 PM
Stayed in a narrow range between 2C and 4C
The sun did not make an appearance today. Initially the east ridge was clear while the west ridge was partially obscured, and a couple of early migrants kept hopes up. Light rain fell off and on throughout the morning, and gradually became more constant while the clouds became gradually lower, eventually obscuring both ridges. The count was abandoned early at 4pm.
2 (unknown age)
1 juvenile Bald Eagle
The morning had better conditions for migrants
3
1 adult Bald Eagle watched the river from a tree all morning.
2 Canada Jays, 4 Common Ravens, 1 Black-capped Chickadee, 1 Pine Grosbeak, 9 Common Redpolls, 5 White-winged Crossbills
none
0
