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WILDLIFE <br />Exhibit H <br />Wildlife Information <br />The wildlife resources of this site are typical o£ bottomland riparian forest, grassland, <br />and agricultural land. Although large animals such as deer (both Mule Deer and White-tailed <br />Deer), fox, and coyote utilize the area, they generally range throughout the region. The <br />greatest abundance of wildlife on site are small mammals and birds. <br />The riparian forests throughout Colorado are important habitats for many species of <br />song birds, especially warblers. In Spring and Summer, warblers, orioles, tanagers, and <br />various sparrows and wrens are abundant in these forests. In some places, Wild Turkey may <br />also be found. Of course, in winter the abundance of most of these species declines as many of <br />the species are migratory and move south for the winter. <br />Waterfowl is also abundant along the river and on adjacent ponds and lakes. These <br />include various species of ducks, herons, and other wading or diving birds. Bald Eagles are <br />often seen along the Arkansas River in winter but are rarely seen in summer as they <br />generally migrate north. The abundant rodent population in the fields and waste places along <br />the river are excellent hunting grounds for other raptors. <br />Beaver and Muskrat also frequent the river and adjacent ponds and lakes. In wetland <br />areas these species are rarely seen but are clearly present as evidenced by their nests. <br />Evidence of Beaver along the river is nearly always found in the form of cut down trees. In <br />some places, the destruction of forest by Beaver is significant enough to alter the character of <br />the forest as well as allow far increased bank erosion and channel shifting. Beaver will very <br />likely be a problem with any woody plantings and may require protection of trees and shrubs. <br />No species of threatened or endangered plants or animals are known to occur on the <br />property. <br />The reclamation plan for this site will include land uses that will be appropriate for <br />many of the species that already occur on and near the site. Although land uses will change <br />in the future, on balance the final land uses to be implemented will actually increase the <br />habitat for some species and maintain habitat for other species. <br />Pueblo East it Amendment Exhibit H age 1 <br />