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on power lines or facilities associated with the loadout facility. Noweve r, to the • applicant's knowledge, no problems associated with the power facilities at the loadout have been reported. The facilities themselves would not present a hazard to perching birds in the unlikely even[ a bird would choose to perch at such sites- Thus, the possibility of potential impacts to these birds is extremely remote, and consideration of mitigation or protection measures is not necessary. However, these birds are considered in the consultation process should individuals be observed in the permit area (see Tab 21). The State-endangered Sendhill Crane is known to utilize the Yampa River Valley for migration and for dancing and staging areas. The Yampa River north of [he permit area is a migration Zone, and the area east of the permit area near the Hayden Power Station is designated as a dancing ground and migration zone. Whooping cranes may migrate through the area in association with the Sendhill crane migration although their occurrence could be considered accidental in biological terms. Except for the rare transient that might cross the permit area, the migration zones and dancing areas are sufficiently distant to preclude any potential impacts. Further, no significant disturbance of upland sites that might potentially be utilized by these birds is proposed at the loadout facility. The nearest migration zone is located approximately 2.5 miles east of the facility permit boundary, and • the CDOw has indicated that no impact will of cur as a result of permitting the facility. Consequently, no protection or mitigation measures are necessary for these species. The Northern goshawk prefers dense conifer-dominated and mountain woodlands. Such habitat does not occur within or adjacent to the permit area so formulation of protection or mitigation plans for this species is not necessary. The Ferruginous hawk inhabits dry, open ground, and perches in trees, or poles, or on the ground. Its year-round range encompasses the permit area, but it rarely breeds. It is possible that this raptor might be occasionally present at or near the loadout facility, hovever, suitable low cliff faces are absent for breeding habitat- The presence of this species was not identified in [he latilong information previously presented. Transient birds are possible, and the potential for perching on poles and facility structures is present. There are no records of potential problems with perching sites in the vicinity of [he loadout. Given the slight potential for this species presence, it is improbable that operation of the loadout will impact this species. Loggerhead shrikes breed in shrub/grasslands, including salt tolerant shrub dominated 76 Revised 03/01/93