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Criterion P;o. 11 -- Bald and Golden Eagle nests <br />Analysis: An active golden eagle nest has been identified in <br />• Sec. 18, T. 13 S., R. 91 ~;;., Gth P.F.. This nest lies at a <br />distance of over 1,500 feet from the federal lards, eutsic;: <br />the .25 mile buffer zone required in this criterion for <br />protection of the nest. <br />The criterion is not applicable for bald eagles because <br />they have not been identified as a breedin; species in the <br />P;orth Fork Valley. <br />Criterion No. 12 -- bald and Golden Eagle P,oost and Concentration <br />Areas <br />Analysis: Although portions of these federal lands do contain <br />substantial ridge crests rahich are appropriate for golden <br />eagle COnCe nt rdti0n dredS the mOUntain Sf rub Ve yetatlVe <br />association of the area indicates that it is unlil:eiy that <br />golden eagles tirould actually utilize the area as such. Tire <br />area is not suitable for use as roost or concentration <br />areas by bald eagles. Division of ;dildlife and !.~. Fisi, <br />and 4;ildlife Service inventories are being conduc*_ed in the <br />general area concerning eagle roost and concentration <br />areas. <br />• <br />Criterion No. 13 -- Falcon Cliff Nesting Sites <br />Analysis: There are no suitable cliff areas for falcon nests <br />on these federal lands. <br />Criterion ~o. 14 -- Migratory Birds <br />Analysis: In tiie general area the only migratory bird species <br />of high federal interest are o-raterfor+l. So,ne of the <br />riparian habitat found along the i;orth Fork of the Gunnison <br />P,iver is of high priority for migratory :raterfo.rl. The <br />ridge crests and mountain shrub vege*_ative type that <br />Compose these federal lands, ho•.rever, are net considered tc <br />be priority habitat. <br /> <br />