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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.

11/09/2021

Observers: George Halmazna, Dan Parliament

Start Time:

07:10 AM

End Time:

04:50 PM

Temperature:

From -7C to +5C at 15:00 hrs to +2C at 17:00 hrs

Description of the Day:

Overcast and calm morning with windy afternoon and slow clearing. Strong ridge winds, mainly on the west side of the valley. There was no migration of Golden Eagles today. Two Bald Eagles only were flying south direction low on the east side of the valley.

Migrant Golden Eagle Count:

0

Migrant Other Raptor Count By Species:

Bald Eagle - 2 adults

Period with Most Migrants:

Between 11-12:00 hrs and 12-13:00 hrs with 1 Bald Eagle each hour.

Total Migratory Raptors:

2

Non-Migrant Raptors:

1 adult Bald Eagle

Other Birds of Note:

Canada Goose - 63, American Three-toed Woodpecker - 1, Common Redpoll - 10.

Other Observations:

White-tailed Deer - 2, Elk - 2.

Number of Visitors:

0