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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />CHAPTER II <br /> <br />SETTING <br /> <br />State or Federally listed threatened or endangered fish species have been <br /> <br />collected from McElmo Creek or any of its tributaries. <br /> <br />Most big game mammals occur northeast of the McElmo Creek drainage. <br /> <br />Small game species include cottontail rabbit, snowshoe hare, and a <br /> <br />variety of furbearers and varmints. Numerous types of birds inhabit or <br /> <br />migrate through the project area. Good waterfowl and shorebird habitat, <br /> <br />although somewhat limited in extent, is found at reservoirs in the area <br /> <br />and in marshy areas in Montezuma Valley. Several species of upland and <br /> <br />migratory game birds, including grouse, pigeons, and doves are found in <br /> <br />and near the area. Gambel's quail, chukar, and ring-necked pheasants <br /> <br />have been introduced but have not succeeded in establishing large <br /> <br />populations. Both migratory and resident species of song birds are found <br /> <br />in abundant numbers along McElmo Creek and other areas of brush, trees, <br /> <br />or marsh vegetation. Amphibians are not abundant since much of the area <br /> <br />is dry; however, species in the area include salamanders, frogs, and <br /> <br />toads. <br /> <br />The threatened or endangered specles identified in the area are <br /> <br />peregrine falcons and bald eagles. Two peregrine falcons were observed <br /> <br />southwest of Cortez in 1976, and their aerie was located. <br /> <br />Cultural Resources <br /> <br />Surveys of cultural resources in the study area will be conducted <br /> <br />in the summer of 1981 as a part of continuing feasibility studies. <br /> <br />Archeological sites and sites of historical significance found will be <br /> <br />evaluated and a report prepared. <br /> <br />001483 <br /> <br />9 <br />