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ivlx. Highest numbers oCbirds observed and the greatest diversity occurred in the aspen <br />Ixxkcts found in the drainages. <br />During three surveys no Threatened, Gndutgercd, or Sensitive Species were observed <br />along the road corridor. "I'hero is sonic suitable habrtat lix some of the spexies should <br />they choose to use the arw- "Phis habitat is limited to those areas vehern aspen clones <br />occur liowcver, the proposcxi road corridor would only dtsntrb a small amount of aspen <br />to one drainage where the roaJ crosses the drainage at a right angle. ?vtlS species <br />observed included mule deer and hain• woodpeckers <br />Although none were observed northcm leopard frogs (sensitive species) could pos~eibh• <br />occur in a small pond located along the access road I lowever, their presence would be <br />dictated by whether the pond remains at least partially full of water for the majont} of the <br />year. "1'he proposed road is located away from the pond and activities acsociatcd with <br />road conswcuon should eliminate any potential impact to the pond and thus rouse txi <br />impact on this species. <br />Raptors <br />• c )ne inactive raptor nest was found in an aspen stand near the proposed access road. The <br />location and type of nest structure indiwtcd it was probabh an accipitcr; and likely a <br />sharp-shinned hawk .A sharp-shinned hawk wac obsen•ed on tw•o a:casions. It is <br />Threatened & Endangered, Sensitive and Management Indicator Species <br />