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.
03/09/2022
Observers: Bill Wilson and Rick Robb
Start Time:
07:00 AM
End Time:
06:15 PM
Temperature:
-22 C at the start, -12 C high
Description of the Day:
Cold! Blue sky all day, with a few light clouds (10% of the sky) 11:00 to 14:00. Wind less than 10 km/h until 13:00, then gusting to 15 - 20 km/h to the end. Snow plumes off the ridges indicated approximately SW winds aloft, light to moderate until 10:00, then increasing to strong by 15:00.
Migrant Golden Eagle Count:
9 (7 adults, 2 unaged)
Migrant Other Raptor Count By Species:
2 adult Bald Eagles
Period with Most Migrants:
13:00 to 14:00 with 1 Bald Eagle and 4 Golden Eagles
Total Migratory Raptors:
11
Non-Migrant Raptors:
None
Other Birds of Note:
1 Belted Kingfisher, 1 Canada Jay, 2 Black-capped Chickadees, 3 Ravens.
Other Observations:
Nothing of note.
Number of Visitors:
8
