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.
04/09/2022
Observers: Caroline Lambert, Miles Tindal, Lynn MacIntosh
07:00 AM
08:15 PM
Min: 0, Max: 5, End of day: 1
The day started out overcast with the ridges almost completely obscured, and then gradually cleared so that by noon the ridges were clear, and there was 50% cloud cover of mostly cumulus clouds. Ridge winds appeared to be strong from the west, which gave optimism for sighting at least some migrants. The ridges stayed clear most of the afternoon with moderate to strong ridge winds from the west. In spite of the excellent conditions, no migrating Golden Eagles were seen.
0
1 adult Bald Eagle, 1 adult Red-tailed Hawk
Only two migrants, one early afternoon, one late afternoon.
2
1 Golden Eagle, 1 Northern Goshawk
Canada Goose 6
Ruffed Grouse 2
Belted Kingfisher 1
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 2
woodpecker sp. 2
Northern Shrike 2
Common Raven 10
Black-capped Chickadee 4
Mountain Chickadee 1
Boreal Chickadee 1
Red-breasted Nuthatch 4
European Starling 3
Mountain Bluebird 4
Varied Thrush 6
American Robin 25
Dark-eyed Junco 3
None
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