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.
03/12/2022
Observers: Caroline Lambert, Jim Boland, Jody Allair
07:00 AM
06:45 PM
Min: -2, Max: +2
There was not much change in the weather all day - even the temperature stayed in a narrow range. The west ridge remained partly shrouded in clouds for the entire day, while the east ridge was clear. Visibility to the south of the site was very poor. The cloud cover varied between 70% and 100%, with mostly cumulus and stratus clouds. Ground winds were strong and gusty until the very end of the day. Judging by the snow blowing off the ridges, the ridge winds were strong. The clouds to the south may have had some impact on the migration as few raptors were seen. These appeared to come from behind the Fisher Range and gained height quickly as they flew towards Mt. Lorette.
5 (3 adults, 2 sub-adults)
0
15:00-16:00
5
Two adult Bald Eagles
2 Canada Geese, 2 Canada Jays, 16 Common Ravens, 1 Black-capped Chickadee, 2 American Dippers (a pair flew by with one of them singing), 11 White-winged Crossbills.
None
40
