Laserfiche WebLink
EXHIBIT H -WILDLIFE INFORMATION <br />' The following information is presented from an assessment of <br />t the subject property by John W. Seidel, District Wildlife Manager, <br />Aurora, Colorado Division of WLLdtife: <br />1 <br />Significant wildlife resources which occur on and in the vicinity <br />of the subject site are antelope, mule deer, and red fox. Other species <br />t present in the area include cottontail rabbit, raccoon, squirrel, and <br />' other small mammals; various raptors present include great horned ow Ls, <br />prairie falcons, marsh hawks, redtaiied hawks, and rough legged hawks. <br />' The occurrence of these smaller animals induce coyotes to appear to <br />' feed on these species. <br />Use of the area by the above mentioned wildlife occurs year- <br />' round with slight seasonal variations in densities. <br />' There are no threatened or endangered species from either <br />federal or state lists present on the site. <br />1 The proposed operation of extracting sand and the process of <br />' washing and stockpiling will cause some disturbance to movement of <br />mammals along the creek and in the tree Line which acts as a natural <br />' covered movement corridor for deer and coyotes. The trees are also <br />used by song birds for nesting and food production and provide cover <br />and hunting territory for numerous hawks. <br />' The activity at the site as well as the removal of certain trees <br />will decrease the suitability of the area for wild Life habitat and hence <br />' the densities of those species utilizing it. <br />1 <br />