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Peter O'Connor <br /> July 6, 1987 <br /> Page 2 <br /> 1. Farmsteads/Orchards/Disturbed Areas/Other <br /> 2. Swale/Riparian <br /> 3. Rangeland <br /> 4. Agricultural Areas <br /> 5. Ponds and Streams <br /> In addition, unique or important sub-habitats will be <br /> evaluated to document taxa that might otherwise be <br /> overlooked in the general survey areas. <br /> The sampling methods proposed for the various wildlife <br /> groups are as follows. <br /> Reptiles and Amphibians. Herpetofauna studies will consist <br /> of genera macro- and micro-habitat searches, nocturnal <br /> visits to amphibian breeding sites, tabulation of species <br /> and habitat preference, and a literature search for species <br /> of potential occurrence. <br /> Avifauna. Four separate components of the avifauna will be <br /> studied: <br /> 1. Passerines, migratory game birds (Mourning Dove) <br /> 2. Raptors <br /> 3. Upland game birds (Ringneck Pheasant) <br /> 4. Waterfowl <br /> Avifauna studies will consist of: <br /> 1. Spring and fall belt transect surveys for <br /> passerines, game birds, and other species (three <br /> replications in each habitat except agricultural <br /> areas) . <br /> 2. Road cruise frequency and pheasant crow counts <br /> (two replications, spring and fall ) . <br /> 3. Ground surveys to determine the presence and <br /> status of raptor nest and roost sites. <br /> 4. Pond counts to determine the presence and status <br /> of waterfowl . <br /> 5. General reconnaisance, tabulation of species, and <br /> habitat preference. <br /> 6. Literature search for species of potential <br /> occurrence. <br /> Small Mammals. Studies will consist of traplines in all <br /> major habitats and unique or important sub-habitats, general <br /> reconnaisance, and a literature search to document species <br /> of potential occurrence. <br />