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Bald eagles are occasionally seen along the Colorado <br />River in Glenwood Canyon throughout the winter months. Other <br />raptors Birds are frequently observed on hunting forays along <br />the river or perches in cottonwood trees. Otherwise, there are no <br />known threatened or endangered species of animal life in the areas <br />of the proposed quarry site. <br />This area is not a wild horse range nor a summer cattle <br />grazing area. There is no aquatic habitat within at least one <br />mile of the proposed site. <br />The Division of Wildlife recommends that mining be <br />restricted during the period from December 15 through April 15 of <br />each year (See letter at Attachment #2). Garfield County concurred <br />in this recommendation by including it as a condition to the Special <br />Use Permit. Mid-Continent sees no problems at this time in <br />restricting mining operations during this four month Deriod of <br />each year. <br />