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californiense), giant garter snake (Thamnophis gigas), western spadefoot (Spea <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 />