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• UPLAND GAME BIRDS <br />Three sharp-tailed grouse leks were discovered in the Yoast area during baseline studies <br />in 1993. The Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW) has designated the leks as follows: <br />Annan's 20-mile #1 (in SE'/a SE'/ Section 9, TSN, R87W); Annan's 20-mile #2 (in SE'/< SE`/< <br />Section 5, TSN, R87W); and Annan's 20-mile #3 (in SE'/a NW'/ Section 9, TSN, R87W). In <br />eazlier Yoast annual reports, Annan's lek numbers 1, 2, and 3 had been referred to as lek STG-4, <br />STG-1, and STG-3, respectively. Anew sharp-tail lek, the Yoast Mine Road lek (SW'/4 Section <br />28, T6N, R87W), was discovered in 2000. TWC biologists checked the four known leks within <br />approximately one hour of sunrise on ]May 2002. On that morning biologists drove or walked <br />to a vantage point near each lek to count all birds present. If vegetation or topography prevented <br />a complete count from a distance, the biologist walked out to the lek and flushed the birds for a <br />final count. <br />Searches For new leks on and near the permit area were also conducted on 1 and 4 May. <br />Field personnel looked for displaying grouse while slowly driving through the area. Frequent <br />• stops were made at vantage points to scan and listen for birds. <br />GOLDEN EAGLE NEST MONITORING <br />On 4 May 2002, known golden eagle nests on or within one mile of the permit area were <br />checked for activity. A biologist walked to a vantage point and viewed the nests through a <br />spotting scope. Nests were watched until their status (active or inactive) could be determined. <br />SANDHILL CRANES <br />In 2002, biologists searched for sandhill cranes by walking and driving through portions <br />of the survey area where potential nesting habitat exists. Biologists also watched and listened for <br />crane activity while conducting other surveys and traveling in the area. Particular attention was <br />given to habitats most likely to attract cranes, such as drainages and meadows. <br />• <br />2002 Ynnst Mine wildlik Moniionng Page J <br />