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Racoon <br />• Racoons have heen seen along the ditches. A lnt of signs have been <br />seen which would indicate thus animal is quite common in the area. <br />Skunks <br />Many skunks have been seen at various times. Skunks are quite pre- <br />dominant in farm and ranch areas. <br />Bobcat <br />Bobcats have been seen on the property. It is believed that the bob- <br />cat is a regular visitor to this area. The habitat is exceTTent for this <br />species. <br />Mule Deer <br />Mule deer are quite common in this area. Although they tend to <br />stay away from populated areas they will come down into the pastureland <br />by the quarry. <br />Elk <br />These animals are quite popular in the winter months. Although <br />they are not as popular as the mule deer, they can be seen from time <br />to time. <br />• Mountain Lion <br />None have been seen recently, but they used to be frequent visitors. <br />It would not be unusual to see one. <br />Bear <br />Bear used to be quite common in past years. None have been sighted <br />for some time now. <br />Birds <br />The present avian fauna on the Martin Marietta property appears to <br />be moderately diverse and quite adequate for local and migrating birds. <br />The property has coniferous and brushy ravine habitat. <br />The property is within an important north-south flyway for migrating <br />birds as it borders the foothills and the plains. The property is in an <br />ideal transition zone for birds as it lies in the foothills and weather changes <br />will cause birds to move back and forth from the plains to the mountains. <br />Reclamation, presently ongoing on the property, will undoubtedly aid <br />the bird population due to the planting of native and commercial seeds and <br />grasses. <br />• <br />