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.
09/22/2021
Observers: Bill Wilson and Cliff Hansen
Start Time:
06:25 AM
End Time:
07:45 PM
Temperature:
+5C to +19C
Description of the Day:
Generally a nice day, a bit windy at times but not bad. 70% to 100% cloud, but for most of the day the sun shone through.
Migrant Golden Eagle Count:
17 (9 adults, 2 juveniles, 6 unaged)
Migrant Other Raptor Count By Species:
Sharp-shinned Hawks 5, Peregrine Falcon 1
Period with Most Migrants:
18:00-19:00 with eleven Golden Eagles
Total Migratory Raptors:
23
Non-Migrant Raptors:
Northern Goshawk 1
Other Birds of Note:
Common Merganser 3, Ruffed Grouse 1, Belted Kingfisher 2, Northern Flicker 1, Ruby-crowned Kinglet 16, American Dipper 1, American Robin 27, Black-billed Magpie 1, Common Raven 2, White-winged Crossbill 71, Pine Siskin 7
Other Observations:
Nothing of note.
Number of Visitors:
3
