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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.

03/01/2022

Observers: Dan Parliament, Glenn Webber

Start Time:

07:30 AM

End Time:

05:40 PM

Temperature:

-3 C to + 2 C

Description of the Day:

Initially heavy fog, clearing gradually to 50 % cloud cover and then deteriorating at the end of the day to 100 % overcast, with both ridges obscured and slight drizzle and snow. Periodic brief squalls moved through the valley during the day. Winds were light 5-10 km per hr. with brief gusts to 15 km per hr. Despite a vigilant and unremitting effort throughout the day, on the part of the observers, no eagles or raptors were detected.

Migrant Golden Eagle Count:

0

Migrant Other Raptor Count By Species:

0

Period with Most Migrants:

N/A

Total Migratory Raptors:

0

Non-Migrant Raptors:

0

Other Birds of Note:

Mountain Chickadee x 1
Red-breasted Nuthatch x 2
Canada Jay x 2
Common Raven x 9
White-winged Crossbill x 2
Bohemian Waxwing x 30

Other Observations:

White-tail Deer x 4
Red Squirrel x 2

Number of Visitors:

8