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californiense), giant garter snake (Thamnophis gigas), western spadefoot (Spec <br /> hammondii), delta smelt (Hypomesus transpacificus), longfin smelt (Spirinchus <br /> thaleichthys), and Central Valley steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss). <br /> Although not included in the CNDDB within the search area, riparian brush rabbit <br /> (Sylvilagus bachmani riparius), California red-legged frog (Rana aurora <br /> draytonii), valley elderberry longhorn beetle (Desmocerus californicus <br /> dimorphus), vernal pool fairy shrimp (Branchinecta lynchi), and vernal pool <br /> tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) are listed in the USFWS IPaC Trust <br /> Resource Report (Attachment B). Western pond turtle (Emys marmorata) was <br /> also added to Table 3 because it is known to occur in creeks and rivers in the <br /> greater project vicinity and assumed to be present for projects that participate in <br /> the San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space <br /> Plan (HCP) (SJCOG, 2000). <br /> While the project site may have provided habitat for one or more of the special- <br /> status wildlife species listed in Table 3 at some time in the past, intensive farming <br /> and development have substantially modified natural habitats in the greater <br /> project vicinity, including those in the site. Swainson's hawk, burrowing owl, and <br /> white-tailed kite are the only species identified in the CNDDB that have much <br /> potential to occur in the site on more than a transitory or very occasional basis <br /> and are discussed further below. Western pond turtle is also discussed below as <br /> this species is known to occur in creeks in the project vicinity. <br /> SWAINSON's HAWK: The Swainson's hawk is a migratory hawk listed by the State <br /> of California as a Threatened species. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Fish <br /> and Game Code of California protect Swainson's hawks year-round, as well as <br /> their nests during the nesting season (March 1 through September 15). <br /> Swainson's hawk are found in the Central Valley primarily during their breeding <br /> season, a population is known to winter in the San Joaquin Valley. <br /> 3009 Pock Lane: Biology 20 November 24, 2021 <br />