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.
10/19/2021
Observers: George Halmazna, Dan Parliament
Start Time:
07:35 AM
End Time:
06:40 PM
Temperature:
From -5C to +12C
Description of the Day:
Today was one of the rare windless days with the perfect blue and clear sky all day. The light ground breeze starts after 14:30 hrs from NE. The ridge wind was all day between 13-20 km/hr only.
There was no raptors migration till 14:44 hrs and all birds flew over Fisher Range or below ridge level.
Migrant Golden Eagle Count:
3 ( A-2, U-1 )
Migrant Other Raptor Count By Species:
Bald Eagle - 2 ( juvenile and WB/ immature ), Sharp-shinned Hawk-3 ( A-2, U-1 ), Rough-legged hawk-1 U
Period with Most Migrants:
Between 15-16:00 hrs with 4 raptors.
Total Migratory Raptors:
9
Non-Migrant Raptors:
1 adult Northern Goshawk
Other Birds of Note:
Bohemian Waxwings - 17,
Other Observations:
White-tailed Deer - 7, Bighorn Sheep - 5.
Number of Visitors:
3
