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• during the June 1979 field period. These areas were searched with the aid of binoculars <br />and spotting scope and all raptor nests observed were checked, to the extent possible, for <br />signs of nesting activity. <br />A raptor nesting search was also initiated from May 25-28, 1982 on an area which included <br />the Seneca II-W permit area and a one mile buffer zone. The location of all raptor nests <br />observed within this area r+as recorded and the status and productivity of each nest <br />obtained. The species of raptor utilizing each nest as well as the nesting substrate were <br />also recorded. All raptor nests located within the Seneca II-W vicinity are plotted on <br />Exhibit 11-3, <br />In addition, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service also conducted aerial nesting <br />surveys within the vicinity of the Seneca II-W permit area during June 1982. Cliff <br />nesting searches and the determination of raptor production were simplified with the use <br />of a helicopter. <br />Came Birds. All game bird species observed during field activities were recorded as to <br />• species, location, and habitat. Colorado Division of Wildlife information pertaining to <br />the known exists nce of any sage grouse (Cent rocerc us uro pha sianus) strutting ground or <br />sharp-tailed grouse (Pedi oecetes pha sianellus) dancing ground within the Seneca II-W study <br />area was also obtained. <br />In addition, searches for sharp-tailed grouse dancing grounds on the Seneca II-W permit <br />area was accomplished during the early morning hours of May 27, 1982 by Mr. Jim Haskins <br />(CDOW Conservation Officer). Parabolic microphone equipment was utilized on the search, <br />This equipment greatly magnifies the characteristic vocalization of dancing sharptail5 <br />enabling the biologist to more readily identify and locate important breeding areas. Four <br />stops were made throughout the Seneca II-W permit area to listen for dancing grouse. <br />Passerines. Breeding bird surveys were conducted within the Seneca II-W study area during <br />the period of May 28 to 31 of 1974, Transects were walked through major habitats during <br />the early morning hours of each census day. Bird species observed and total numbers of <br />each bird species were recorded. <br />. A second nongame bird survey was conducted within the Seneca II-W study area on September <br />25, 1974, During this survey day, a large portion of the study area was covered by <br />11 <br />