February 23 [Day 8] (Valley View site) Steady moderate snow, -8C and low cloud obscuring all the ridges had me abandoning the site at 0900. Things started to improve after 1300 and I returned to the site at 1330 as the snow was tapering off and the ridges were almost clear. By 1400 the ridges were completely clear and remained so for the rest of the day, the temperature rose to -2C before falling to -6C at 1800 and winds were W light to moderate. The only migrant raptor seen, however, was an adult Bald Eagle that moved north just west of the ridge at 1543 with much flapping. A non-migrating Prairie Falcon flew south at 1615 and the resident Golden Eagles were in evidence including a displaying bird at 1737. 6.25 hours (78.5) BAEA 1 (55) TOTAL 1 (105)