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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10/25/2021

Observers: Lori Anderson, Ian Dowson

Start Time:

08:15 AM

End Time:

06:30 PM

Temperature:

3.5C- 8C

Description of the Day:

Apart from a rainy period from 10:00- 12:00 and a few strong gusts of wind, it was a great fall day. Ground winds blew from the south and the SW/WSW ridge winds ranged from 40-80 km/h with gusts up to 115 km/h. Most migrants preferred the Eastern Route and appeared over Patrick or North Fisher.
An adult Northern Goshawk flew down and came within a few meters of the site offering a great view of its steel blue/grey plumage.

Migrant Golden Eagle Count:

Migrant Other Raptor Count By Species:

4 Bald Eagles,1 Sharp-shinned Hawk and 1 Coopers Hawk.

Period with Most Migrants:

12:00- 13:00 and 17:00- 18:00 with 7 each hour.

Total Migratory Raptors:

Non-Migrant Raptors:

1 Bald Eagle, 1 Northern Goshawk, 1 Rough-legged Hawk.

Other Birds of Note:

1 American Dipper, 1 Hairy Woodpecker, 20 Bohemian Waxwings, 1 Belted Kingfisher, 1 White-winged Crossbill, and a conspiracy of 8 Ravens, 2 Black-billed Magpies.