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.
10/21/2021
Observers: Graeme Dunlop, Ruth Morrow
Start Time:
07:55 AM
End Time:
06:30 PM
Temperature:
0C to 11C
Description of the Day:
A nice sunny day with light SW winds and some high cirrus clouds. Ridge winds SW, light with gusts to 35km/h. A total of 50 Golden Eagles were seen, mostly between 13:00 and 18:00. All birds used the eastern flightpath.
Migrant Golden Eagle Count:
50
Migrant Other Raptor Count By Species:
Bald Eagle - 11, Northern Goshawk - 1, Rough-legged Hawk - 9, Red=tailed Hawk 1
Period with Most Migrants:
14:00 tp15:00 with 17
Total Migratory Raptors:
72
Non-Migrant Raptors:
None
Other Birds of Note:
Common Loon 14, Duck (sp.) 4, American Dipper 1, Belted Kingfisher 1, Pine Siskin 10,
Other Observations:
None
Number of Visitors:
4
