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EXHIBIT H — Wildlife Information <br />Information was received from the local conservation officer concerning the amended pit. <br />Exhibit H from the 2013 application is attached. <br />Common species in northeast Colorado could include bird species of Cassin's sparrow, <br />chestnut collared longspur, lark bunting, western meadowlark, and ferruginous and <br />Swainsan's hawks. Small mammals that might be found include white-tailed and black - <br />tailed jackrabbit, badger, pronghorn antelope, coyote, swift fox, plains pocket gopher, <br />long-tailed weasel, and several species of mice. Reptiles might include the western <br />rattlesnake, race snake, western box turtle, and six -lined racerunner. Other animals and <br />birds common to Washington County could also be found at the site from time to time. <br />Based on several visits to the site, no significant wildlife was observed. The site <br />also adjoins many other grassland acres that harbor the same wildlife. There are no <br />known threatened or endangered species. The applicant anticipates no significant impact <br />on wildlife. <br />