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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.

04/05/2022

Observers: Dan Parliament, Jim Boland

Start Time:

07:10 AM

End Time:

07:10 PM

Temperature:

-2 to +2 C

Description of the Day:

The ground winds were SW averaging 15-20 km/hr with gusts to 30 km/hr. The ridge winds were consistently from the Northwest and Northerly directions and were assessed initially as medium increasing to high intensity. As a result, migration dynamics were poor, resulting in no observed Golden Eagles. The first migrant raptor was at 1230. The final count was three Bald Eagles, one migrating Northern Goshawk, and two unidentified Eagles. The resident Bald Eagles (2) and resident Golden Eagles (2) flew sporadically across the valley. Brief intermittent snow squalls moved in after 1600 hrs, with ground fog, at various intervals.

Migrant Golden Eagle Count:

n/a

Migrant Other Raptor Count By Species:

Bald Eagles x 3, Northern Goshawk x 1, Unidentified Eagles x 2

Period with Most Migrants:

1400-1500 (one Northern Goshawk and two unidentified Eagles)

Total Migratory Raptors:

6

Non-Migrant Raptors:

Bald Eagles x 2, Golden Eagles x 2, Northern Goshawk x 2

Other Birds of Note:

Canada Goose x 6
Mallard x 2
American Robin x 20
Mountain Chickadee x 1
Dark-eyed Junco x 4 (Heard)
Common Raven 6
Northern Flicker x 1
Pileated Woodpecker x 2
Mountain Bluebird x 2 (m,f)
European Starling x 1

Other Observations:

Red Squirrel x 2

Number of Visitors:

9