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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09/28/2021

Observers: George Halmazna, Ian Dowson

Start Time:

07:05 AM

End Time:

07:00 PM

Temperature:

From +4C to +12C at 16:00 hrs to +8C at 19:00 hrs.

Description of the Day:

Cloudy morning after rain with flurries in higher elevations over night. Overall day was cloudy with moderate wind in afternoon. On & off periods with flurries on west side in afternoon. Nice "flow" of migrating Golden Eagles between 11:00 hrs and 15:00 hrs. Than everything stoped and nothing was flying rest of the day.

Migrant Golden Eagle Count:

Migrant Other Raptor Count By Species:

Sharp-shinned Hawk - 5,Northern Goshawk - 1, Red-tailed Hawk - 2, Red-tailed Hawk / Harland's - 1, Merlin - 1.

Period with Most Migrants:

Between 12:00 - 13:00 hrs = 15 ( 10 Golden Eagles, 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk, 1 Northern Goshawk, 2 Red-tailed Hawks and 1 Merlin )

Total Migratory Raptors:

Non-Migrant Raptors:

Golden Eagle and Northern Goshawk. Both hunting in area.

Other Birds of Note:

Common Merganser - 2, Blue Jay - 1, Black-billed Magpie - 3, Hairy Woodpecker - 1, Downy Woodpecker - 1,
Ruby-crowned Kinglet - 1, Oregon Junco - 4.