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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.

10/28/2021

Observers: Graeme Dunlop, Ruth Morrow

Start Time:

08:00 AM

End Time:

05:15 PM

Temperature:

+4C to +7C

Description of the Day:

Cloudy day with dark rain/snow clouds to the south and west. Ridges became increasingly obscured through the day and rain began falling in late afternoon. Count was ended at 17:15 pm. Only 5 Golden Eagles were seen.

Migrant Golden Eagle Count:

5

Migrant Other Raptor Count By Species:

Bald Eagle 2, Rough-legged Hawk 1

Period with Most Migrants:

14:00 to 15:00 with 3 migrants

Total Migratory Raptors:

8

Non-Migrant Raptors:

Northern Goshawk 1

Other Birds of Note:

Mountain Bluebird 2, Common Merganser 1, Hairy Woodpecker 1, Greater white-fronted Goose 23

Number of Visitors:

0