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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10/24/2021

Observers: Graeme Dunlop, Ethan Denton

Start Time:

08:15 AM

End Time:

06:15 PM

Temperature:

-7C to 6C

Description of the Day:

A cool, cloudless morning. Clouds gradually increased through the afternoon becoming 100% stratus by evening. Ground and ridge winds light S to SW. After a quiet morning Golden Eagles suddenly began appearing at noon. Between 13:00 and 15:00 129 Golden Eagles were seen. Movement slowed after 16:00. Most birds used the eastern flightpath.

Migrant Golden Eagle Count:

183

Migrant Other Raptor Count By Species:

Bald Eagle 3, Rough-legged Gawk 4, Red-tailed Hawk 2, Northern Goshawk 3, Sharp-shinned Hawk 1, Unidentified accipiter 1.

Period with Most Migrants:

14:00 to 15:00 with 72 raptors

Total Migratory Raptors:

197

Non-Migrant Raptors:

Golden Eagle

Other Birds of Note:

1 Downy Woodpecker, 20 Bohemian Waxwing , 22 Common Redpolls, 15 Pine Siskins, 1 American Dipper