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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09/23/2021

Observers: Graeme Dunlop, Ruth Morrow

Start Time:

07:25 AM

End Time:

07:15 PM

Temperature:

7 degC to 16 degC

Description of the Day:

Nice sunny day. The ground winds were mainly light from W/NW. Ridge winds moderate from the SW. 30% to 60% cirrus and cumulus clouds
A nice variety of raptors were seen today, most birds flew high over the Fisher Range which made identification of some smaller raptors quite challenging.

Migrant Golden Eagle Count:

31 (19 adults, 12 indeterminate)

Migrant Other Raptor Count By Species:

1 Bald Eagle, 4 Sharp shinned Hawk, 5 Coopers Hawk, 4 Northern Goshawk, 6 Red tailed Hawk, 2 Merlin, 2 Peregrine Falcon, 4 Unidentified small falcons.

Period with Most Migrants:

11 migrants betweeb 15:00 and 16:00

Total Migratory Raptors:

Non-Migrant Raptors:

1 Northern Goshawk, 1 Golden Eagle

Other Birds of Note:

2 Dark-eyed Junco, , 15 Pine Siskin, 1 Townsends Solitaire, 1 Common Loon, 1 American Dippers, 35 Ravens, 1 Northern Flicker, 1 Downy Woodpecker, 1 Red breasted Nuthatch, 3 Black capped Chickadee, American Robin 100+.