Draft EIS_072312.pdf - Middle Fork American River Project ...

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Species Name Status Habitat Occurrence Notes
Black swift
(Cypseloides niger)
Vaux's swift
(Chaetura vauxi)
Calliope hummingbird
(Stellula calliope)
BCC
CSC
Nests in moist crevices or caves,
or on cliffs near waterfalls in deep
canyons. Forages widely over
many habitats. The study area is
located on the western edge of the
preferred breeding range and on
the eastern edge of the preferred
migratory range.
CSC Prefers redwood and Douglas-fir
habitats with nest sites in large,
hollow trees and snags, especially
tall, burned-out stubs. Forages
over moist terrain and habitats,
preferring rivers and lakes. The
study area is located within the
preferred breeding range.
BCC Breeds in mixed brushland, forest
edges, and openings and nests are
typically built in conifers. The
study area is located within the
preferred breeding range.
The study area is within the known geographic
breeding and migratory range for this species and
suitable habitat is present.
The black swift has been documented within the
watershed at Grouse Creek, a tributary to the North
Fork of the Middle Fork American River. However,
no species-specific relicensing surveys were
conducted for the black swift and the species was not
documented during point count surveys, nor were
there any incidental sightings.
Suitable habitat is present within the study area.
Point count surveys conducted as part of the
relicensing studies did not document this species;
however, an incidental observation in 2008
documented a large flock of Vaux’s swifts at French
Meadows reservoir.
The study area is within the known geographic
breeding range of this species.
No species-specific relicensing surveys were
conducted for the calliope hummingbird and the
species was not documented during point count
surveys, nor were there any incidental sightings.