SU0011836 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report Page IV.F-16 Forward Inc.Landfill 2018 Expansion Project As shown in Figure IV.F.1,burrowing owls have been recorded in several locations within 3 miles of the study area,with the closest documented occurrence being approximately 1-mile ' north of the project site. Portions of the landfill provide potential habitat,but the lack(or low number)of rodent burrows and the consistent control of rodents within the landfill areas reduce the likelihood of burrowing owls finding suitable nesting areas. No burrowing owls or indication of this species' presence was observed on the project site during recent surveys conducted by WRA(2017).Additionally,no ground squirrel burrows (including dilapidated burrows) or ground squirrels were observed. Northern Harrier The northern harrier(Circus cyaneus)is a California Species of Special Concern. This species ' typically nests in shrubby vegetation at the edge of marshes and feeds on voles,small mammals,birds, frogs, small reptiles, crustaceans, and insects. It also occurs in meadows, grasslands, open rangelands, desert sinks,as well as freshwater and saltwater emergent wetlands (CDFG 1990). It is unlikely to nest in the study area due to the lack of preferred habitat,but it could forage in the area. California Horned Lark Although the California horned lark(Eremophila alpestris actia) is a common species throughout the Central Valley and coastal valleys and foothills of California,it is considered a Special Animal by the CDFW. Although there are only five records in the project database used to identify occupied habitat,this species can be commonly seen in grasslands throughout San Joaquin County. Suitable habitat has been much reduced by agriculture. California horned larks forage in large groups in open grasslands,nesting in hollows on the ground and may also be found breeding on the Valley floor in suitable habitat(levees, cleared fields,etc.). Breeding occurs from March through July with peak activity in May (CDFG 2005). Loggerhead Shrike Loggerhead shrike(Lanius ludovicianus)is a Federal Bird of Conservation Concern and a California Species of Special Concern. It is a resident in the lowlands and foothills throughout California, where its habitat consists of open spaces such as grasslands with scattered trees, shrubs,utility lines, and/or fences for perching. Loggerhead shrikes typically nest in densely vegetated trees and shrubs. This species is treated on a national basis as a single unit; although loggerhead shrike is declining in the east, it is common in California,where it is relatively abundant in virtually all habitats that are suitable. Moestan and Molestan Blister Beetles ' The moestan(Lytta moesta) and molestan blister beetles (L. molesta) are poorly understood species that are parasitic on ground nesting bees. Both are considered Special Animals by the CDFG. There are collection records known from the Central Valley,Coast Range, and Sierra Nevada foothill areas. In San Joaquin County,there is one poorly located record for L. moesta from Manteca(CNDDB Occurrence 9;the CNDDB notes that this occurrence is possibly