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` Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report Page IVY-14 Forward Inc.Landfill 2014 Expansion Project occurs from March through July with peak activity in May(CDFG 2005). Potential impacts to 6. this species are evaluated later in this section(see Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures, below). �. Loggerhead Shrike Loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)is a Federal Bird of Conservation Concern and a 6" 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. Potential impacts to this species are evaluated later in this section (see Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures,below). Moestan and Molestan Blister Beetles %W 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 (2011a). 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; CDFW presumes it to be extant. However, the general area is highly developed and there are few remnants of natural habitats nearby that could provide habitat. Habitat for both species includes annual grassland, foothill woodland, and saltbush (Atriplex) y,. scrub. It is likely that other populations may occur elsewhere in San Joaquin County (SJCOG, 2000). However, it is not expected that these species would occur within the study area as it is developed as a landfill. Therefore,these species are not further discussed in this section. Pacific Pond Turtle + The Pacific pond turtle (formerly western pond turtle;Actinemys marmorata), a California �- Species of Special Concern(CDFG 2011a),is the only fresh-water turtle native to greater California. Its range includes much of the west coast of the United States, from the Puget Sound in Washington south to the Baja Peninsula,Mexico. 4 No observations of Pacific pond turtle records are recorded for the nine USGS 7.5-minute quadrangles surrounding the project site (CNDDB 2014). However, habitat for this species is present in the region and it is likely this species is present within some of the riparian and freshwater marsh habitats within the watershed surrounding the study area. 1 It is unlikely that the Pacific pond turtle occurs within the study area due to the very low water flows during most of the year within the South Branch of the South Fork of Littlejohn's Creek. However, potential impacts to this species are evaluated later in this section (see Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures,below). L Bats Various bat species are known from the project region (see Table IV.H-1). It is unlikely that bats roost in the study area given the absence of trees or unused buildings,but bats likely forage over the onsite creeks. Therefore,potential impacts to bats are evaluated later in this section (see Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures). L L