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. 2002. In 2004, J&S personnel observed three displaying males and one female at a new lek <br />(Seneca II-W 2 lek) within reclamation in NW NW Section 23, TSN, R88W. The Seneca II-W 2 <br />lek is located approximately 0.6 mile northeast of the Seneca II-W lek, and may be a satellite <br />location to the original lek site. <br />Both known leks and one potential lek site were checked for activity on 24 Apri12007 <br />within approximately one hour of sunrise. During the survey, a biologist walked to a vantage <br />point near each lek to count all birds present. If vegetation or topography prevented a complete <br />count from a distance, the biologist walked out to the lek and flushed the birds for a final count. <br />Searches for new leks on the Seneca II-W permit area were conducted from one-half hour <br />before to one hour after sunrise, also on 24 Apri12007. In addition to specifically visiting sites <br />where non-displaying grouse were observed in past years, two biologists searched for displaying <br />grouse while slowly driving or walking within the permit area. Frequent stops were made at <br />vantage points to scan and listen for birds. <br />GOLDEN EAGLE NEST MONITORING <br />Known golden eagle nests near the permit area were checked for activity on 24 April <br />2007. Biologists observed the nests through a spotting scope from within a strategically parked <br />vehicle. Nests were watched until their status (active or inactive) could be 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 />potential nesting habitat (i.e., marshes, reservoirs, and moist drainages) in the vicinity for nesting <br />activity. Documented nesting sites from previous years were also checked for.activity <br /> <br />2007 Seneca II-W Mine Wildlife Monitoring Page 3 <br />