LBV Survey Report revised FINAL 18 April 2007

PRESENCE/ABSENCE REPORT

FOR

LEAST BELL=S VIREO

(Vireo bellii pusillus)

for Forest Lawn Memorial-Park, Hollywood Hills

Located in a non-sectioned area of Township 1 north, Range 14 west, of the Burbank, California U.S.G.S. Topographic Quadrangle

CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

Prepared for:

United States Department of the Interior

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

and

Forest Lawn Memorial-Park Association 1712 South Glendale Avenue

Glendale, California 91205

Prepared by:

TERACOR Resource Management 28999 Old Town Front Street, Suite 202

Temecula, California 92590 (951) 694-8000

Contact: Samuel Reed

Surveys Conducted By: Samuel Reed, Principal,

T. Searl, F. Perez, and J. Reed, TERACOR Resource Management, and Michael Long

on 12 April, 02, 12, 23 May, 05, 24 June, 08 and 24 July 2006

Survey Results: Negative for least Bell=s vireo.

06 December 2006

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 1 2.0 METHODS.............................................................................................................................................. 2 3.0 RESULTS ............................................................................................................................................... 6 4.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ......................................................................................... 8 APPENDIX A - BIRD SPECIES OBSERVED .............................................................................................A-1

APPENDIX B - REFERENCES...................................................................................................................B-1

LIST OF TABLES, APPENDED EXHIBITS AND ENCLOSED PLATES

TABLE 1 - LEAST BELL=S VIREO SURVEY AND WEATHER INFORMATION............................................ 9 EXHIBIT 1 - REGIONAL LOCATION MAP ........................................................................... attached in order

EXHIBIT 2 - USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP ........................................................................... attached in order

EXHIBIT 3 - SITE PHOTOGRAPHS..................................................................................... attached in order

PLATE 1 - VEGETATION COMMUNITIES WITH LEAST BELL=S VIREO SURVEY

AREAS OVERLAY...................................................................................................enclosed in order

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1.0 INTRODUCTION Purpose

This report is submitted in compliance with the terms and conditions of the Least Bell=s Vireo Survey Guidelines issued by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), dated 19 January 2001. It was initiated at the request of Forest Lawn Memorial-Park Association, for the Forest Lawn Memorial-Park, Hollywood Hills Property (Forest Lawn Property).

Surveys were initiated by TERACOR Resource Management (TERACOR) to determine the presence

or absence of Least Bell=s Vireo (LBV) at nine (9) locations throughout the Forest Lawn Property. Findings of these surveys are presented herein. Surveys were concentrated in several areas throughout the Forest Lawn Property which were considered to contain suitable to marginally suitable habitat for the federally listed as endangered least Bell=s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus). Least Bell=s vireo was not detected during surveys. Project Location

The Forest Lawn Property is located approximately one-quarter mile south of State Highway 134 in the City of Los Angeles. The physical address of the memorial-park is 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles, California. The location of the Forest Lawn Property relative to local thoroughfares is illustrated in Exhibit 1 - Regional Location Map, attached.

The Forest Lawn Property is bordered by Griffith Park and undeveloped land to the east, southeast, south, southwest, and west. Forest Lawn Drive borders the property to the north and northwest. The Los Angeles River is located on the north and west side of Forest Lawn Drive at this locale. Surrounding land uses further north and west of the Forest Lawn Property include commercial and business development.

Geographically, the Forest Lawn Property is approximately 0.5 mile northeast of Cahuenga Peak in the Hollywood Hills. It is located within a non-sectioned area of Township 1 north, Range 14 west, of the Burbank, California United States Geological Survey 7.5 minute Quadrangle. Exhibit 2 - USGS Topographic Map, attached, illustrates the precise location and topography of the site. Bird Species Background

Least Bell=s Vireo

This organism typically breeds in dense riparian thickets and low brush, including willow (Salix spp.), mesquite (Prosopis spp.), and scrub oak (Quercus berberidifolia), usually near water in semiarid areas, and sometimes hedgerows between fields. Both the male and female sexes incubate nests, which takes approximately 14 days. Chick development is altricial (newly hatched birds are immobile, downless, eyes closed, fed), and young typically leave the nest after 11-12 days (Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 2006). Adult diet usually consists of berries, insects and larvae gleaned from leaves (Sibley, 2000); fruit is sometimes consumed after July (Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 2006).



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LBV, a California subspecies of Bell=s Vireo (Vireo bellii) (BEVI), tends to winter from northwest Mexico south to Honduras. This avian subspecies is currently listed as Federally Endangered due to habitat loss and fragmentation. LBV habitat typically consists of valley riparian habitats. The species= nests are often parasitized by brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater), although it occasionally destroys cowbird eggs by building a Asecond floor@ of nest over them. LBV is a restless forager, can be constantly heard singing/calling all day, and defends nest territory vigorously (Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 2006). 2.0 METHODS

Field Visits and Survey Methods

Surveys were conducted by Samuel Reed, T. Searl, J. Reed, F. Perez, TERACOR Resource Management, and Michael Long, Michael C. Long Biological Consultants.

Survey methodologies were consistent with established survey protocols; no reduced efforts, deviations or survey methods other than those prescribed in the Guidelines were utilized. All LBV-suitable habitat within the Forest Lawn Property was surveyed. All bird species, including upland species from adjacent habitats, were recorded. All surveys were conducted between the hours of 06:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

During each survey, the surveyor slowly walked the length of all suitable riparian habitat. Attempts to detect LBV and other riparian nesters consisted primarily of quiet, unobtrusive observation. Occasionally, the standard Apishing@ method was used to elicit responses from birds inside the tree canopy. This largely unobtrusive technique is widely used and accepted by ornithologists and birders as a means of attracting birds as well as stimulating them to vocalize, aiding in detection. The eight surveys conducted on the site lasted between seven (7) to seventeen (17) person-hours per day. Surveys were conducted on 12 April, 02, 12, 23 May, 05, 24 June, and 08 and 24 July, 2006.

Dates, times, and weather conditions during surveys are taken verbatim from surveyors= field notes and are listed in Table 1 - Least Bell=s Vireo Survey and Weather Information on page 9.

Vegetation

References to on-site vegetation reflects information contained in The Vegetation Classification and Mapping Program List of California Terrestrial Natural Communities Recognized by The California Natural Diversity Database (CDFG, 2003), Preliminary Descriptions of the Terrestrial Natural Communities of California, (Holland, 1986 and updated in 1992); and A Manual of California Vegetation (Sawyer and Keeler-Wolf, 1995). Botanical nomenclature reflects that of The Jepson Manual - Higher Plants of California (Hickman, 1993).

CNDDB Query

The State of California maintains the California Natural Diversity Data Base (CNDDB), which is a computerized inventory of information on the recorded locations of California=s rare, threatened, endangered, and otherwise sensitive plants, animals, and natural communities. Updates to the CNDDB are issued twice



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annually. Valuable information regarding the species occurrence, population numbers, observers, occurrence dates and potential threats to the organism(s) are included for each occurrence record. TERACOR queried the Burbank, California Quadrangle and surrounding quadrangles specifically for LBV locations, and the results of that query are explained below. Survey Areas

The Forest Lawn Property is comprised of one (1) primary drainage (Sennett Creek), 18 subordinate drainage features, and six (6) clarification basins with associated riparian vegetation. Of these 25 features, nine (9) consisted of suitable to marginally suitable habitat for LBV. A brief description of the vegetation communities, disturbance levels, habitat conditions, and LBV habitat suitability for each survey area is presented below. Survey areas are depicted in Plate 1 - Vegetation Communities with Least Bell=s Vireo Survey Areas Overlay, attached.

TERACOR field personnel conducted surveys in all areas considered even marginally suitable for the organism. The suitability index ranged from 1) marginal, 2) moderately low, 3) moderate, and 4) moderately high. Areas judged to have marginal suitability had mono-typical, restricted, or geographically limited characteristics, such as sparse riparian vegetation associated with a narrow stream or human-constructed basin subject to periodic maintenance. Moderately low suitability was exhibited in narrow ravines or small detention basins, relatively isolated from human-activities but still meager in extent of floral/structural diversity. Moderate suitability was recognized to constitute an area subject to seasonal innundation with tiered canopy distinctions still limited in geographic extent. Moderately high areas were those which exhibited diverse canopy layers and standing water, yet were still occasionally impacted by human-activities, therefore, were not considered to be high suitability. No areas on the Forest Lawn Property were considered to consist of highly suitable areas due to the lack of confirmed sightings of LBV in the area of the Forest Lawn Property.

Sennett Creek Restoration Area (Survey Area No. 1)

The Sennett Creek restoration area is comprised of the highest quality LBV habitat on the Forest Lawn Property. This area is located centrally within the Forest Lawn Property, and consists of several riparian vegetation communities. Riparian plant assemblages present include mulefat scrub, southern willow scrub, willow - mulefat scrub, and California sycamore/willow forest. The riparian vegetation within the Sennett Creek Restoration survey area is in an early successional stage of development and is characterized by a fairly dense, multi-layered structure. Because the vegetation now established in the channel is less than ten (10) years in age, it is contained entirely within the bed and lower banks of Sennett Creek. Upper slopes of Sennett Creek above Survey Area No. 1 are comprised of restored chaparral, sage scrub, and coast live oaks. Suitable habitat is restricted to the bed and bank of the stream. Other plant assemblages in the survey area not suitable for LBV were coastal sage scrub and ornamental vegetation. The overall suitability of Survey Area No. 1 was considered to be moderately high.

Upper Reaches of Sennett Creek (Survey Area No. 2)

Survey area no. 2 is located in the upstream portion of Sennett Creek on the Forest Lawn Property. California sycamore - coast live oak woodland encompasses the majority of this survey area, which is



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considered only moderately suitable for LBV utilization/occupation. Other vegetation communities within this survey area consisted of small patches of mulefat scrub, coastal sage scrub, undifferentiated chaparral scrub, ornamental, and non-native grassland. Habitat suitability for LBV throughout this survey area ranged from not suitable to moderate. Historical human impacts were observed in isolated areas, including the introduction of ornamental and non-native grassland species.

Drainage D (Survey Area No. 3)

Drainage D is located in the southeastern portion of the Forest Lawn Property and is tributary to Sennett Creek. California sycamore - coast live oak woodland encompasses the entire breadth of this survey area which, as noted above, is considered only moderately suitable for LBV utilization/occupation. Habitat suitability for LBV throughout this survey area was, therefore, moderate due to LBV preference for willow/cottonwood dominated habitat types. This notwithstanding, Drainage D is comprised of relatively intact habitat with only minor disturbance.

Drainage F (Survey Area No. 4)

Drainage F (Survey area no. 4) is located in the southeastern portion of the Forest Lawn Property and is tributary to Sennett Creek. California sycamore - coast live oak woodland is the dominant plant assemblage present within this drainage. Other vegetation communities, which are present in the lower reaches of Drainage F, include mulefat scrub, willow-mulefat scrub, and coastal sage scrub. Habitat suitability for LBV throughout this survey area ranged from marginal to moderately low. This is due to the limited distribution of willow and California sycamore in the survey area.

Drainage I (Survey Area No. 5)

Drainage I (Survey area no. 5) is located in the southern portion of the Forest Lawn Property and was historically tributary to Sennett Creek, but due to development, is now intercepted at Evergreen Drive. Coyote brush scrub and mulefat scrub are the dominant plant assemblages present within this drainage. Other vegetation communities present in the upper reaches of Drainage I include walnut woodland, California sycamore - coast live oak woodland, and undifferentiated chaparral scrub. Habitat suitability for LBV throughout this survey area ranged from not suitable to marginal. This is due to the limited distribution of California sycamore - coast live oak woodland and the lack of standing water throughout the survey area.

Jurisdictional Basin No. 6 (Survey Area No. 6)

Jurisdictional Basin no. 6 is located in the southern portion of the Forest Lawn Property. This survey area is comprised entirely of mulefat scrub. Habitat suitability for LBV throughout this small survey area was marginal because of the homogeneous habitat structure (i.e., lack of a diverse canopy layer).

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Jurisdictional Basin no. 10 is located in the western portion of the Forest Lawn Property. This survey area is comprised entirely of willow/mulefat scrub. Habitat suitability for LBV throughout this small survey area was considered moderately low due to its limited geographic extent.

Drainage L and Jurisdictional Basin No.=s 8 and 11 (Survey Area No. 8)

Survey area no. 8, consisting of Drainage L and Jurisdictional Basin No.=s 8 and 11, is located in the western portion of the Forest Lawn Property. Mulefat scrub is the dominant plant assemblage present within this survey area. A small area within Drainage L is comprised of southern willow scrub. Habitat suitability for LBV throughout this survey area was marginal because of the homogeneous habitat structure and lack of standing water. This area of the Forest Lawn Property had been impacted historically by human activities such as mining, the construction of an asphalt road, and removal of surrounding native vegetation communities.

Upper Reaches of Drainage L (Survey Area No. 9)

Survey area no. 9 is located in the western portion of the Forest Lawn Property within the upper reaches of Drainage L. This entire survey area is comprised of mulefat scrub. Habitat suitability for LBV throughout this survey area was marginal because of the homogeneous habitat structure and lack of standing water. This area of the Forest Lawn Property has also been impacted historically by human-activities such as the construction of an asphalt road and removal of surrounding native vegetation communities.

A detailed description of the vegetation communities within the survey areas is presented below in the Results section.



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3.0 RESULTS CNDDB Query Results

The CNDDB query of the Burbank, California Quadrangle indicated that there are no records of LBV observations within the vicinity of the Forest Lawn Property. Vegetation

Geographically, the Forest Lawn Property is located within the California Floristic Province_s Southwestern California region. Specifically, the site is contained within the South Coast subregion. The South Coast subregion extends along the Pacific Coast from Point Conception to Mexico. Coastal sage scrub and chaparral communities with numerous endemic species are common, but most of the subregion from Santa Barbara to the Mexican border has been urbanized, with substantial loss of natural habitat (Hickman, 1993). A detailed description of vegetation communities observed within the survey areas is presented below. Vegetation not suitable for LBV, or surveyed but within or adjacent to survey areas, is not described.

California Sycamore (CNDDB Vegetation Code 61.310.00)/Willow Riparian Forest (CNDDB Vegetation Code 61.200.00)

California sycamore (Platanus racemosa) woodlands are considered to be a Ahighest inventory priority

community@ by the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG). California sycamore woodlands are becoming increasingly uncommon on a regional basis and in serious decline due to historic agricultural conversions and urbanization.

The California (western) sycamore/willow riparian forest vegetation community is the dominant community present within the Sennett Creek restoration zone between Memorial Drive and Magnolia Avenue. This community is also located within the upper end of the Sennett Creek restoration area near Magnolia Avenue. The dominant species is California sycamore. The understory of this vegetation community includes species such as arroyo willow (Salix lasiolepis), red willow (Salix laevigata), and mulefat (Baccharis salicifolia). This community is generally limited to riparian areas, such as springs or river banks.

California Sycamore - Coast Live Oak Woodland (CNDDB Vegetation Code 61.312.01)

The California sycamore - coast live oak riparian woodland vegetation community is the dominant community within the upper reaches of Sennett Creek, Drainage D, and Drainage F. It is a matrix of California sycamore and coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia). Other species present within this community are arroyo willow, narrow-leaved willow (Salix exigua), red willow, California black walnut (Juglans californica), and mulefat. This community is typically found in riparian areas, such as springs or river banks.



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Mulefat Scrub (CNDDB Vegetation Code 63.510.00)

Mulefat scrub is dominated by mulefat. This plant assemblage is characterized by having a continuous canopy comprised of shrubs less than four (4) meters in height and sparse ground cover. It is associated with several of the basins and drainages on-site.

Southern Willow Scrub (CNDDB Vegetation Code 63.130.00)

This community is considered to be a Ahighest inventory priority community@ by the CDFG. Southern willow scrub is becoming increasingly uncommon on a regional basis and in serious decline due to historic agricultural conversions and urban development pressures.

Southern willow scrub is restricted to the lower end of Sennett Creek within the restoration area. The dominant species observed within this area was arroyo willow. Other species noted within this community type were mulefat and Fremont cottonwood (Populus fremontii).

Willow/Mulefat Scrub (No Corresponding CNDDB Code)

This plant community is not recognized as an official community type by the CNDDB. TERACOR field personnel assigned this vegetation community designation when willows and mulefat were equally represented or co-dominant. This community type is located in the western portion of the property near Drainage L1, and within the lower reaches of Drainage F. Survey Results

During the course of the eight (8) surveys, no LBV or any other State or federally listed as threatened or endangered riparian bird species were detected within the survey areas on-site. However, four (4) sensitive avian species, sharp-shinned hawk (Accipiter striatus), yellow warbler (Dendroica petechia), Bell=s sage sparrow (Amphispiza bellii bellii), and Southern California rufous-crowned sparrow (Aimophila ruficeps canescens), all State species of concern, were detected during survey intervals 1-4, suggestive of a migrant status. In addition, Cooper=s hawk (Accipiter cooperii), also a State species of concern, was detected throughout the survey period, suggestive of a nesting status. A full list of the species detected within or near the riparian areas during field surveys is included in Appendix A - Bird Species Observed.

TERACOR attributes the absence of LBV to the general conditions of the riparian habitat on-site. Many

of the tributaries to Sennett Creek on-site are comprised of coast live oak/sycamore riparian woodland, however, lack a suitable riparian shrub understory, which typically consists of willow or mesquite. Sennett Creek and the few tributaries on-site which do contain various levels of willow scrub were considered the most suitable for LBV, however no LBV were detected within these areas. In addition, the ecological value of the riparian areas on-site is somewhat reduced by extensive disturbances such as removal of native woodlands and invasion of non-native species.

A total of 68 avian species were recorded (Appendix A).


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Table 1 - Least Bell=s Vireo Survey and Weather Information

Survey Interval

Date

Surveyor(s)

Start Time

Temp. EF

Weather

Conditions

LBV

Observations

End Time

Temp. EF

Total Acres Surveyed

Total Hours Surveyed

Acres Per

Hour

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12 April 2006

S. Reed Long Searl

J. Reed Perez

6:45 am

48EF

clear, winds 8-10 mph

none

9:00 am

59EF

27.5

11.25

2.44

2

02 May 2006

S. Reed

Searl J. Reed

7:00 am

60EF

overcast to clearing, winds calm

none

11:00

am

70EF

27.5

12.0

2.29

3

12 May 2006

S. Reed

Searl J. Reed

7:00 am

60EF

overcast, winds calm

none

11:00

am

72EF

27.5

12.0

2.29

4

23 May 2006

Long Searl

J. Reed

6:45 am

56EF

clear, winds calm

none

11:00

am

75EF

27.5

12.75

2.16

5

05 June 2006

Long Searl

J. Reed

6:30 am

59EF

overcast, winds calm, humid

none

11:00

am

80EF

27.5

13.5

2.04

6

24 June 2006

S. Reed

Long Searl Perez

6:45 am

62EF

clear w/slight haze, winds calm

none

11:00

am

84EF

27.5

17.0

1.62

7

08 July 2006

Long Searl

J. Reed

6:30 am

75EF

clear, winds calm

none

11:00

am

88EF

27.5

13.5

2.04

8

24 July 2006

S. Reed

Long

6:00 am

70EF

clear, winds calm

none

9:30 am

87EF

27.5

7.0

3.93

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Photo 1 - A red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) was observed perching on the depicted electrical tower within Survey Area No. 1 during focused least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) surveys.

Photo 2 - The west side of a portion of Survey Area No. 1 within Sennett Creek is depicted. Present vegetation includes willow (Salix sp.) and mulefat (Baccharis salicifolia).

Photo 3 - An area further upstream of Sennett Creek within Survey Area No. 1 is depicted. The upper canopy is comprised of California sycamore (Platanus racemosa) and the understory is primarily comprised of coyote brush (Baccharis pilularis).

Photo 4 - A portion of Drainage D, Survey Area No. 3, is depicted. Much of the drainage lacked a suitable understory for least Bell's vireo occupation.

Photo 6 - This portion of Survey Area No. 7 within Drainage L is primarily comprised of mulefat. No least Bell's vireo were observed in this area.

Photo 5 - Survey Area No. 6, located at Basin No. 6, is dominated by mulefat. No least Bell's vireo were observed in this area.

Photo 7 - Basin No. 10, within Survey Area No. 8, contained several riparain vegetative species, including willow and mulefat. However, no least Bell's vireo were observed in this area or anywhere on-site.

APPENDIX A BIRD SPECIES OBSERVED

Birds were observed utilizing 8x32 and 10x42 power binoculars, or by the sound of the bird=s call, and identified following The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America (2003), updated to conform with changes in nomenclature consistent with the most recent American Ornithological Union checklist. Surveys were conducted in April, May, June, and July 2006 by S. Reed, T. Searl, J. Reed, and F. Perez, TERACOR Resource Management, and M. Long, Michael C. Long Biological Consultants. * denotes non-native species

Scientific Name Common Name

Accipitridae

Hawks, Eagles, Kites

Accipiter cooperii

Cooper=s hawk

Accipiter striatus

sharp-shinned hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

red-tailed hawk

Buteo lineatus

red-shouldered hawk

Aegithalidae

Bushtits

Psaltriparus minimus bushtit

Anatidae

Swans, Geese, and Ducks

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard



Apodidae

Swifts

Aeronautes saxatalis white-throated swift

Cardinalidae

Cardinals

Guiraca caerulea blue grosbeak

Passerina amoena

lazuli bunting

Pheucticus melanocephalus

black-headed grosbeak

Cathartidae

American Vultures

Cathartes aura turkey vulture

Columbidae

Pigeons, Doves

Columbia livia* rock pigeon

Zenaida macroura

mourning dove

Corvidae

Crows, Jays

Aphelocoma coerulescens western scrub jay

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American crow

Corvus corax

common raven

Emberizidae

Emberizids

Aimophila ruficeps canescens Southern California rufous-crowned sparrow

Amphispiza belli belli

Bell=s sage sparrow


Melospiza melodia song sparrow Pipilo crissalis

California towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

spotted towhee

Spizella passerina

chipping sparrow

Zonotrichia atricapilla

golden-crowned sparrow

Falconidae

Falcons

Falco sparverius

American kestrel

Fringillidae

Finches

Carduelis psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Carduelis tristis

American goldfinch

Carpodacus mexicanus

house finch

Hirundinidae

Swallows, Martins

Hirundo pyrrhonota

cliff swallow

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Stelgidopteryx seripennis

northern rough-winged swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

tree swallow

Icteridae

Blackbirds

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer=s blackbird

Icterus bullockii

Bullock=s oriole

Icterus cucullatus

hooded oriole


Molothrus ater brown-headed cowbird Mimidae

Mockingbirds, Thrashers

Mimus polyglottos

northern mockingbird

Toxostoma redivivum

California thrasher

Odontophoridae

New World Quail

Callipepla californica

California quail

Paridae

Titmice, Chickadees

Baeolophus inornatus

oak titmouse

Parulidae

Wood Warblers

Dendroica coronata

yellow-rumped warbler

Dendroica petechia

yellow warbler

Dendroica virens

black-throated gray warbler

Geothlypis trichas

common yellowthroat

Vermivora celata

orange-crowned warbler

Vermivora ruficapilla

Nashville warbler

Wilsonia pusilla

Wilson=s warbler

Passeridae

Old World Sparrows

Passer domesticus*

house sparrow


Picidae Woodpeckers Colaptes auratus

Northern flicker

Picoides nuttallii

Nuttall's woodpecker

Ptilogonatidae

Silky Flycatchers

Phainopepla nitens

phainopepla

Regulidae

Kinglets

Regulus calendula

ruby-crowned kinglet

Sittidae

Nuthatches

Sitta carolinensis

white-breasted nuthatch

Sturnidae

Starlings

Sturnus vulgaris*

European starling

Strigidae

Typical Owls

Bubo virginianus

great horned owl

Sylviidae

Gnatcatchers

Polioptila caerulea

blue-gray gnatcatcher

Timaliidae

Babblers


Chamaea fasciata wrentit

Trochilidae

Hummingbirds

Archilochus alexandri

black-chinned hummingbird

Calypte anna

Anna=s hummingbird

Selasphorus sasin

Allen=s hummingbird

Troglodytidae

Wrens

Thryomanes bewickii

Bewick's wren

Troglodytes aedon

house wren

Turdidae

Thrushes

Turdus migratorius

American robin

Sialia mexicana

western bluebird

Tyrannidae

Tyrant Flycatchers

Empidonax difficilis

pacific-slope flycatcher

Myiarchus cinerascens

ash-throated flycatcher

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Tyrannus verticalis

western kingbird


Tytonidae

Barn Owls

Tyto alba

barn owl


APPENDIX B REFERENCES

Baicich, Paul J., and Harrison, Colin J.O., A Guide to the Nests, Eggs, and Nestlings of North American Birds,

Academic Press, 1997, 347 pages. California Department of Fish and Game, February 2006. Special Animals, Natural Heritage Division, Natural

Diversity Data Base, 55 pages. California Department of Fish and Game, August 2006. Special Vascular Plants, Bryophytes, and Lichens List,

Natural Heritage Division, Natural Diversity Data Base, 89 pages. California Department of Fish and Game, July 2006. State and Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened

Animals of California, Natural Heritage Division, 10 pages. California Department of Fish and Game, July 2006. State and Federally Listed Endangered, Threatened, and

Rare Plants of California, Natural Heritage Division, Plant Conservation Program, 14 pages. California Department of Fish and Game, 1992. Natural Communities. (Update of Holland, R., 1986). California Department of Fish and Game, Non-game Heritage, Natural Diversity Data Base Elements from

Burbank, CA , U.S.G.S. Quadrangle, 30 March 2006. Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 2006. Guide to Birds of North America, Version 3.5, Thayer Birding Software, CD-

Rom. Dunn, Jon L., Field Guide to the Birds of North America, 3rd Edition, National Geographic Washington D.C.,

1999, 480 pages. Hickman, James C., The Jepson Manual of Higher Plants of California, University of California Press, 1993,

1400 pages. Holland, Robert F., Preliminary Description of the Terrestrial Natural Communities of California, California

Department of Fish and Game, 1986, 156 pages. Jameson, E.W., Jr., and Peeters, Hans J., California Mammals, University of California Press, 1988, 403

pages. Sawyer, John O., and Keeler-Wolf, Todd, A Manual of California Vegetation, California Native Plant Society,

1995, 471 pages. Sibley, D. A. 2003. The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America. A. Knopf, Inc. 473 pages.

Appendix B - References


Small, Arnold, California Birds: Their Status and Distribution, Ibis Publishing Company, 1994, 342 pages. United States Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey, Burbank, California Quadrangle, 7.5

Minute Series (Topographic), 1991, Photo revised 1994. United States Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Least Bell=s Vireo Survey Guidelines,

Carlsbad Field Office, 19 January 2001.

LBV Survey Report revised FINAL 18 April 2007

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