2009-08-13_PERMIT FILE - C1981019A (4)

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RULE 2 PERMITS • Sharp-tailed Grouse -One sharp-tail grouse lek (ST-6) occurs within the previously approved permit area. No additional leks have been identified in the South Taylor/Lower Wilson permit revision area (Map 15A). However, broods have been observed in the mountain shrub communities above 7,400 feet in elevation and in the sagebrush and grassland habitats. Wintering birds have also been observed in the mountain shrub communities that occur in close proximity [o aspen stands. Fish Fish within the revision azea are limited to Wilson Creek and the West Fork of Good Spring. Good Spring Creek has been classified by the CDOW as anon-fishery stream. The CDOW has not rated Wilson Creek, but it is expected to contain similar species to Good Spring Creek. Habitat Types Although some species utilize all habitat types within the general project area, numerous other species groups are associated with specific habitat types. The following section identifies species occurrence within the various habitat types of the revision area. The mountain shrub habitat type supports a large number of bird species including upland game birds and nontropical migrant species, and provides foraging habitat for several raptor species. Typically gamebird and nontropical species include blue grouse, sage grouse, Columbian sharp-tailed grouse, mourning dove, broad-tailed hummingbird, Say's phoebe, dusky flycatcher, and black-capped chickadee. Raptor species include northern goshawks which are winter and spring residents, golden eagles which occur year-round, Swainson's hawks that occur only in the spring, and American kestrels that occur in the spring and summer. Mammal species that may occur in this habitat type include coyotes, mountain lions, masked shrew, montane vole, and deer mice. The sagebrush habitat type also supports various species. Like the mountain shrub type numerous upland gamebirds utilize the sage habitat including blue grouse, sage grouse, and Columbian sharp-tailed grouse. Raptor species such as red-tailed hawks, and great homed owls also utilize this habitat type for foraging. Songbirds within this habitat type include northem flicker, horned lark, American robin, mountain bluebird, vesper sparrow, and Brewer's blackbird. Due the similarity of the sagebrush and mountain brush habitat types the mammal species that use these areas are nearly identical. Aspen habitats within the revision area support species such as Columbian sharp-tailed grouse, downy woodpecker, house wren, hermit thrush, and yellow-rumped warbler. Various raptor species such as great horned owls, sharp-shinned hawk, and Cooper's hawks may use these areas for nesting. In addition, these areas provide important thermal and security cover for both elk and deer. The pinyon/juniper habitat occupies a portion of the revision area. Like the aspen habitat, this type also provides security habitat for elk and deer, as well as nesting habitat for numerous bird species. Common bird species include Cooper's hawk, red-tailed hawk, common nighthawk, dusky flycatcher, blue-gray gnatcatcher, and chipping sparcows. • SouN Taylor/Lower Wilson -Rule 2, Page 86 Revision Date: 11/30/06 Revision No.: PR-02