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Vicki Ridge is an observation site located in the Crowsnest Pass.

Vicki Ridge Observations

See the count reports for historical data. The following observations started in Fall 2021.

04/04/2022

Observers: Graeme Dunlop, Glenn Webber

Start Time:

07:10 AM

End Time:

05:30 PM

Temperature:

+2 to +6 °C

Description of the Day:

A sunny morning with some cumulus clouds. Heavier clouds to the south and west gradually moved north throughout the day bringing snow and obscuring the ridges by mid-afternoon. Ground winds were moderate SW initially veering S to SE by mid-afternoon and gusting to over 40km/h. Ridge winds SW moderate to strong. The observation site was moved to Wasootch Creek at 15:30 but no raptor movement was observed. Weather conditions did not improve and the count was ended at 17:30.

Migrant Golden Eagle Count:

5

Migrant Other Raptor Count By Species:

One adult Bald Eagle

Period with Most Migrants:

13:00 TO 14:00 with 4 migrants

Total Migratory Raptors:

6

Non-Migrant Raptors:

None

Other Birds of Note:

11 American Robin, 4 Mountain Bluebirds, 1 Red-breasted Nuthatch, 6 Canada Geese

Number of Visitors:

2