Motte Rimrock Reserve

31 Mar, 10 PM - 10 Sep, 05 AM

Goal: I. Determine the total number and location of breeding burrowing owls (BUOW) in primary and secondary suitable habitat in the Conservation Area, and confirm that there are at least 120 owls with no fewer than 5 pair in each of the 5 Core Areas identified in the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). Objectives: To achieve the above goal, presence/absence surveys will be conducted in suitable primary and secondary habitat within the Conservation Area along both walking and driving transects. To improve delectability at each survey, we will project pre-recorded BUOW calls. Wherever an owl is detected, a return visit will be made to census BUOW abundance in the area. Timing: Surveys will be conducted three times during BUOW breeding season, once during each of the three following nest stages: breeding/laying/incubation (April 1 ? May 9), incubation/feeding nestlings (May 20 ? June 27), and fledging (July 8 ? August 15).

Visit #9959 @Motte Rimrock Reserve

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Under Project # 6712 | Research

Burrowing Owl Survey on Western Riverside County MSHCP Lands

other - Western Riverside County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP)

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Group of 10 Other Mar 31 - Sep 10, 2006 (164 days)

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Day Use of Grounds 10 Mar 31 - Sep 10, 2006