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DRMS Permit Index
Permit No
C1980005
IBM Index Class Name
REPORT
Doc Date
3/12/2008
Doc Name
2007 Annual Reclamation Report
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Seneca Coal Company
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DRMS
Permit Index Doc Type
Annual Reclamation Report
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D
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• UPLAND GAME BIRDS <br />In 1995, a Columbian sharp-tailed grouse lek (Seneca 1; NE NW Section 2, TSN, R87W) <br />was discovered in reclamation at the Seneca II Mine by mine personnel (R. Karo, Environmental <br />Coordinator). A second lek (Seneca 2) was found in reclamation in SW NW Section 12 during <br />1998. In 2002, J&S biologists discovered a third lek (Seneca 3, SE SE Section 2) in reclamation <br />between the first two leks. The Seneca 3 site is likely a satellite lek of both Seneca 1 and 2 and <br />was located on a small bench at the top of a draw in reclamation. A fourth lek (Seneca 4) was <br />discovered along the roadside in SW SE Section 1, TSN, R87W in 2004. This lek is also likely a <br />satellite of one or more of the nearby Leks. All leks are within 1.5 miles of each other (Exhibit 1). <br />All four sharp-tailed grouse leks were checked for activity on 22 April 2007, and an <br />additional check of the Seneca I lek was conducted on 25 April. Leks were surveyed within <br />approximately one hour of sunrise. On those mornings, biologists drove or walked to a vantage <br />point near each lek to count all birds present. If vegetation prevented a complete count from a <br />distance, the biologist walked out to the lek and flushed the birds for a final count. <br />Searches for new Leks on the permit area were also conducted from one-half hour before <br />to one hour after sunrise on 22 and 25 April 2007. In addition to specifically visiting sites where <br />non-displaying grouse were observed in past years, biologists searched for displaying grouse <br />while slowly driving through the area. Frequent stops were made at vantage points to scan and <br />listen for birds. Selected portions of reclamation were searched on foot. <br />GOLDEN EAGLE NEST MONITORING <br />Known golden eagle nests on or near the permit area were checked for activity on 22 <br />April 2007. Biologists observed the nests through a spotting scope or binoculars from within a <br />strategically parked vehicle. Nests were watched until their status (active or inactive) could be , : ~ . . <br />determined. <br />SANDHILL CRANES <br />In 2007, biologists watched and listened for crane activity while conducting surveys for <br />other species or traveling through the area. If cranes were observed or heard, biologists searched <br />• <br />2007 Seneca II Mine Wildlife Monitoring Page 3 <br />
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