2008-06-09_REVISION - C1980007 (3)

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3 habitat loss, anal predation from introduced species. Northern leopard frogs are known to occur within thE; North Fork Gunnison River (Hammerson 1!99). In addition, they are known to occLU and breed in the project areaonia District. These frogs are typically found in ponds or areas with still water, but occasionally ir.- intermittent streams and springs. There is the potential for northern leopard frogs to exist within. the fringe areas of Deep Creek and Dry Fork Minnesota Creek or in any of the identified marshes and intermittent lakes, stock ponds, springs and seeps in the project area (see Vegetation Section). to utilize the suitable habitat available in the project area as the species has been observed during wildlife surveys in areas adjacent to and representative of the project area (Ward and Monarch 2003; Ward and Monarch 2004; Ward and Monarch 2005). C Loggerhead Shrike Loggerhead shrike populations have been declining in Colorado due to habitat loss. Loggerhead shrikes tend to prefer areas with a significant presence of shrubs and fortis (Dechant et al. 1998). Approximately 2 percent of the project arE;a is representative loggerhead shrike habitat. Loggerhead shrikes are assumed Northern Goshawk Goshawks are discussed above under Management Indicator Species. Olive-sided. Flycatchers Olive-sided flycatchers have been in decline within certain portions of Colorado. They are seasonal migrants within. Colorado and, although limited, suitable olive-sided flycatcher habitat does occur in the project area and this species 'has been documented within representative areas adjacent to the project area (Ward and Monarch 2003; Ward and Monarch 2004; Ward and Monarch 2005). They can be associated with burned areas or areas with a many snags and will use tops of snags, high exposed limbs, or cliff sides for foraging. • • 100 Deer Creek Ventilation Shaft and E Seam Methane Drainage Wells FEIS