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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.

03/08/2022

Observers: Dan Parliament, Jim Boland

Start Time:

07:20 AM

End Time:

05:00 PM

Temperature:

-14 C to -11 C

Description of the Day:

A cool day with Northerly breezes at 0-5 km/hr. Snow squalls, and low cloud moved in and out of the valley all day, obscuring and then some clearing of the ridges. The Western ridges were mostly 100 % obscured all day. The count was seven Bald Eagles, one unidentified eagle, and one Northern Goshawk.
A conspicuous lack of other bird activity. The count for the day was terminated at 1700 hrs as low clouds obscured the ridges and heavier snow commenced.

Migrant Golden Eagle Count:

0

Migrant Other Raptor Count By Species:

Bald Eagles x 7, Unidentified Eagle x 1, Northern Goshawk x 1

Period with Most Migrants:

1100-1200 hrs with four Bald Eagles (3 adults and one Subadult)

Total Migratory Raptors:

9

Non-Migrant Raptors:

0

Other Birds of Note:

Common Raven x 1
Canada Jay x 1
Belted Kingfisher x 1

Number of Visitors:

14