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<br />, <br /> <br />The power line that is being relocated around Ridgway Reservoir is being <br /> <br />constructed with a "raptor-proof" design to reduce the possibility of <br /> <br />.electrocution of large raptors. Lands along Cow Creek included in the project <br /> <br />right-of-way and lands acquired for wildlife mitigation may benefit the eagles <br /> <br />directly as hunting or roosting areas or indirectly as areas that produce <br /> <br />or support prey species. <br /> <br />The project 'should have no adverse effects on bald eagle populations in <br /> <br />the area. <br /> <br />;1 <br /> <br />b. American Peregrine Falcon <br /> <br />The peregrine falcon is an endangered species and survives in Colorado <br /> <br />rl <br />',' <br /> <br />in very low numbers. Isolated nesting pairs are reported from several <br /> <br />areas of western Colorado. The nearest active nest is outside of the project <br /> <br />area of influence. There is no critical habitat in the area. <br /> <br />;1 <br /> <br />As indicated in the Dallas Creek Final Environmental Statement (Bureau <br /> <br />of Reclamation, 1976), an adult male peregrine was observed in early May, <br /> <br />1975 along the Uncompahgre River,near Ridgway. There are no known active <br /> <br />nests in the project area, and the sighting could represent a migrating <br /> <br />;; <br /> <br />individual. <br /> <br />? <br /> <br />According to the Dallas Creek Final Environmental Statement (1976) poten- <br /> <br />~ <br />~1 <br />'~ <br /> <br />tial hunting areas will be inundated at Ridgway Reservoir, but the loss <br /> <br />of this hunting area is not expected to have a significant effect on the <br /> <br />falcon. The reservoir and shoreline created will provide habitat for <br /> <br />r~ <br /> <br />peregrine falcon prey such as waterfowl and shore birds. <br /> <br />The project should not adversely affect any future reintroduction or <br /> <br />natural increases of the peregrine. Potential nesting areas will not be <br /> <br />I <br />\ <br />w I <br />