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.
03/01/2022
Observers: Dan Parliament, Glenn Webber
07:30 AM
05:40 PM
-3 C to + 2 C
Initially heavy fog, clearing gradually to 50 % cloud cover and then deteriorating at the end of the day to 100 % overcast, with both ridges obscured and slight drizzle and snow. Periodic brief squalls moved through the valley during the day. Winds were light 5-10 km per hr. with brief gusts to 15 km per hr. Despite a vigilant and unremitting effort throughout the day, on the part of the observers, no eagles or raptors were detected.
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Mountain Chickadee x 1
Red-breasted Nuthatch x 2
Canada Jay x 2
Common Raven x 9
White-winged Crossbill x 2
Bohemian Waxwing x 30
White-tail Deer x 4
Red Squirrel x 2
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