Vicki Ridge Observations

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

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

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04/22/2022

Observers: Lori Anderson

Start Time:

06:45 AM

End Time:

10:30 AM

Temperature:

-1C to +1C

Description of the Day:

Lots of white thick and heavy snowflakes but no Eagles. A lone Merlin saved the day though. At the start of the count, a few of the ridges were visible but by 9:00 the ridges were 100 % covered as well as the slopes and the valley floor. The count was ended at 10:30 due to poor observing conditions and a forecast for more of the same all day. Winds were 0-3 from the North.

Migrant Golden Eagle Count:

Migrant Other Raptor Count By Species:

1 Merlin columbarius adult

Period with Most Migrants:

9-10 (1)

Total Migratory Raptors:

Non-Migrant Raptors:

Other Birds of Note:

Fox Sparrow 1
Varied Thrush 2
American Robin 34
Dark-eyed Junco 6
Northern Flicker 1
Common Raven 4
Black-capped Chickadee 1
Ruffed Grouse 1
European Starling 11
Common Merganser 3
Mallard 6
Varied Thrush 1