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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11/08/2021

Observers: Lori Anderson, Blake Weis

Start Time:

07:45 AM

End Time:

05:15 PM

Temperature:

-3C to 0C

Description of the Day:

It was a good day for November, although it seemed so quiet with very few birds in the area, a reminder that deep winter is on its way. Snow fell lightly at intervals from 9:00 to 14:00. Ground winds 5-10 km/h with gusts up to 30km/h. Ridge winds 34 to 60 km/h with gusts from 60-107 km/h. The Eastern ridges were clear all day and all of the migrants were found on that route. The Western ridges were partially obscured all day with a storm system insisting from the S/SW for most of the day. Cloud cover was usually about 80% Cumulous and Alto Cumulous but varied between 40 and 100%.

Migrant Golden Eagle Count:

Migrant Other Raptor Count By Species:

2 Bald Eagles ( 1 Subadult Type 3, 1 Subadult - U)

Period with Most Migrants:

13:00-14:00 with 4 Golden Eagles

Total Migratory Raptors:

Non-Migrant Raptors:

1 Adult Bald Eagle, hunting on the river going south.

Other Birds of Note:

1 Clark's Nutcracker, 20 Common Redpolls, 1 Pine Grosbeak, 1 White-winged Crossbill, 1 American Dipper, 8 Common Ravens, 2 Canada Jays, 1 Black-billed Magpie.