Abstract: . . .  carcasses were found. The results of these surveys, combined with data from several more months of surveys, will be compared to surveys conducted after construction of the wind farm. 15. NUMBER OF PAGES 14. SUBJECT TERMS Ponnequin Wind Energy Project, wind farm, avian surveys, raptors 17. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF REPORT 18. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF THIS PAGE 19. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF ABSTRACT 16. PRICE CODE 20. LIMITATION OF . . .
. . .  these surveys, combined with data from several more months of surveys, will be compared to surveys conducted after construction of the wind farm. 15. NUMBER OF PAGES 14. SUBJECT TERMS Ponnequin Wind Energy Project, wind farm, avian surveys, raptors 17. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF REPORT 18. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF THIS PAGE 19. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF ABSTRACT 16. PRICE CODE 20. LIMITATION OF ABSTRACT Unclassified NSN 7540-01-280-5500 . . .
. . .  The results of these surveys, combined with data from several more months of surveys, will be compared to surveys conducted after construction of the wind farm. 15. NUMBER OF PAGES 14. SUBJECT TERMS Ponnequin Wind Energy Project, wind farm, avian surveys, raptors 17. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF REPORT 18. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF THIS PAGE 19. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF ABSTRACT 16. PRICE CODE 20. LIMITATION OF ABSTRACT Unclassified . . .
. . .  20503. 1. AGENCY USE ONLY (Leave blank) 2. REPORT DATE 3. REPORT TYPE AND DATES COVERED April 2000 4. TITLE AND SUBTITLE Subcontract Report: January 1, 1998 to December 31, 1998 5. FUNDING NUMBERS Ponnequin Wind Energy Project: Reference Site Avian Study 6. AUTHOR(S) WE00.1900 Paul Kerlinger, Ph.D., Richard Curry, Ph.D., and Dr. Ronald Ryder 7. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES) 8. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION REPORT NUMBER . . .
. . .  of surveys in the late spring and early autumn. The surveys revealed mostly common species, with no endangered or threatened species on the sites. Small numbers of raptors were observed on or near the project and reference areas. During the winter, avian use and abundance was minimal. Prey species consisted primarily of thirteen-lined ground squirrels and northern pocket gophers. Two songbird carcasses were found. The results . . .
. . .  complete surveys were completed during the year, with a greater frequency of surveys in the late spring and early autumn. The surveys revealed mostly common species, with no endangered or threatened species on the sites. Small numbers of raptors were observed on or near the project and reference areas. During the winter, avian use and abundance was minimal. Prey species consisted primarily of thirteen-lined ground squirrels and . . .
. . .  surveys, combined with data from several more months of surveys, will be compared to surveys conducted after construction of the wind farm. 15. NUMBER OF PAGES 14. SUBJECT TERMS Ponnequin Wind Energy Project, wind farm, avian surveys, raptors 17. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF REPORT 18. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF THIS PAGE 19. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF ABSTRACT 16. PRICE CODE 20. LIMITATION OF ABSTRACT Unclassified NSN 7540-01-280-5500 . . .
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