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.
11/06/2021
Observers: Blake Weis, Annie Finch
Start Time:
08:30 AM
End Time:
06:20 PM
Temperature:
-1 to +3
Description of the Day:
Cloud cover varied from 30-80%. Wind gusted from the SW up to 30 km/h at ground level and 80 and ridge level. Those weather conditions were good for observation and migration but few raptors turned up to take advantage of them
Migrant Golden Eagle Count:
0
Migrant Other Raptor Count By Species:
6 Bald Eagles and 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk
Period with Most Migrants:
1-2 pm with 3 migrants
Total Migratory Raptors:
7
Non-Migrant Raptors:
1 Golden Eagle, 2 Bald Eagles and 1 Northern Goshawk
Other Birds of Note:
1 Belted Kingfisher, 1 American Dipper, 30 Bohemian Waxwings, 15 Pine Grosbeaks, 57 Common Redpolls, 43 White-winged Crossbills and 1 Dark-eyed Junco
Other Observations:
Nothing of note
Number of Visitors:
0
