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Lorencim Canvan Mine - Wi(d(ije rechnica( Reyon <br />• The roadside counts were conducted in February, March, May, and September 1996. The counts <br />consisted of driving the predetermined routes within the permit azea (Map 2.04.11-1). The speed <br />of these surveys varied with terrain and cover; however, speeds never exceeded 32 km/hr (20 <br />mph). Stops were made at high points to observe wildlife in the area. All species observed were <br />recorded and, when possible, age and sex were recorded. Tracks or other identifiable sign also <br />were recorded. All information was recorded on appropriate data sheets and project base maps. <br />Small Mammals <br />Small mammal trapping was used to ascertain species occurrence and relative abundance within <br />the permit area. Opportunistic observations and literature also provided some relevant <br />information. <br />Small mammal trapping was conducted between 9 and 12 September 1996 using Stoecker's (1984) <br />moving transect method. This period was selected because this is when small mammal populations <br />are typically at their seasonal peak. Stcecker's method was selected because it samples a greater <br />area per unit effort, minimizes confounding results due to recaptures, and provides statistical <br />independence of samples. <br />A total of ten traplines were established within the three major habitat types (coniferous forest [2], <br />• grassland [4], and mountain shrub [4]). Each trapline consisted of ten traps placed at 10-m (30- <br />Trapping on each line was conducted for three consecutive days. Traps were opened and baited <br />with rolled oats late in the afternoon. Each morning, the traps were checked and captured anitnals <br />were identified and released. Before the traps were opened on the second and third nights, the <br />transects were moved forward 10 m (33-feet). Thus, trap one was 10 m (33-feet) ahead of trap <br />ten's previous night's location. <br />Birds <br />foot) intervals <br />Raptors <br />The presence, distribution, and relative abundance of raptors within the study azea was determined <br />through aerial surveys, roadside counts, nesting surveys, and opportunistic observations made in <br />conjunction with roadside counts. The aerial and roadside count methods provided relative <br />abundance and distribution information as described for ungulates above. <br />Raptor nesting surveys consisted of two components: daytime nest surveys and a nocturnal <br />auditory census. The diurnal surveys were directed towards eagles, hawks, and falcons while the <br />auditory census was directed towazd owls. Nesting surveys were conducted during the March and <br />• May field efforts. <br />Wildlife.375/December 9, 1996 3 <br />