appendix c: ministry of natural resources and forestry

C- 1Natural Heritage Report

Appendix C: Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) Bat Survey Protocol

C- 2 Trent Lands and Nature Areas Plan

A copy of the MNRF Bat Survey Protocol used to inform the bat

program undertaken for the Trent Lands and Nature Areas Plan

is provided below.

SAR Bat Survey Methodology

The following information provides an overview of various

survey techniques and their appropriate application in order to

assist proponents in determining the potential presence of SAR

bats and habitats within their project area. Without accurate

and reliable survey techniques, that include an assessment of

all available information, it is very difficult for a proponent to

determine the level of potential impact, and overall likelihood of

an impact to a SAR bat or its habitat.

Existing Records Review

Development proponents may first consider reviewing existing

information about the location in which a project is proposed

before bat and/or bat habitat surveys are conducted. This would

include identifying natural features through online mapping

tools, using the Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC)

records, and potentially contact with MNRF district offices to

determine if there are records of SAR bats in the area proposed

for development. Other sources that may be considered are

the Abandoned Mines Information System (AMIS) and local

interest groups. This may enable them to confirm any potential

hibernaculum/swarming sites, maternity colonies in buildings, or

sites with significant bat activity that may be present in an area.

Hibernaculum Survey Methods

Though developed for all bats (i.e., prior to any Ontario bat

species being listed as a SAR under the ESA), much of the

information presented in this section comes from MNRF’s Bat

and Bat Habitat: Guidelines for Wind Power Projects (2011). This

methodology may be considered for any development type to

verify occupancy of a candidate hibernaculum. Any information

presented that deviates from the aforementioned guidelines is

underlined and where available, a citation is provided to indicate

the information source.

Visual observations and acoustic monitoring are typically

the most effective methods to confirm the location of bat

hibernacula. Visual and acoustic monitoring can be conducted

at the entrance of the hibernacula without entering the cave/

abandoned mine. Due to safety issues and the disturbance risk to

bats, it is strongly recommended that potential hibernacula sites

are never entered.

Survey Stations (for each hibernaculum entrance)

• The area around the potential hibernacula should be

thoroughly searched to identify multiple entrances.

• Acoustic monitoring stations should be positioned at each

entrance, within 10m of the opening of the cave/abandoned

mine.

• If one entrance is found to have evidence of bats then the

other entrances need not be monitored if they are part of

the same structure.

• Survey Period and Effort (for each entrance)

• Visual monitoring should be conducted from 10pm to

midnight during the peak swarming period, from August

1st – 31st. If swarming activity is not observed at the site on

the initial visit, a minimum of 10 visits should take place to

confirm that the site is not a hibernaculum.

• Acoustic monitoring should commence at dusk, for 5 hours

for 10 nights from August 1st to August 31st.

• Visual and acoustic monitoring surveys only need to be

conducted until evidence of bat presence is found. Should

evidence be found on the initial surveys, then further

monitoring is not required.

Weather Conditions

Surveys should occur on warm/mild nights (i.e., ambient

temperature above approximately 10°C) with low winds (<6m/s)

and no precipitation.



Survey Stations (for each hibernaculum entrance)

• Acoustic monitoring should use broadband bat detectors

(these may be automated systems in conjunction with

computer software analysis packages or manual devices)

with condenser microphones.

• Acoustic monitoring systems should allow the observer

to determine the signal to noise ratio of the recorded

signals (e.g., from ocillograms or time-amplitude displays).

These systems provide information about signal strength

and increase the quality and accuracy of the data being

analyzed. Zero-crossing acoustic detectors are typically not

recommended due to their limitations to obtain appropriate

information.

• Microphones should be positioned to maximize bat

detection (e.g., microphone(s) situated away from nearby

obstacles to allow for maximum range of detection,

microphone(s) angled slightly away from the prevailing wind

to minimize wind noise).

• It is recommended that the same brand and/or model of

acoustic recording system be used throughout the survey

(if multiple devices are required), as the type of system may

influence detection range/efficiency. If different systems

must be used, this variation should be quantified.

• Information about the equipment should be recorded,

including information on all adjustable settings (e.g., gain

level), the position of the microphones, dates and times by

station when recording was conducted.

• Acoustic survey data should be analyzed to identify species

whenever possible. Unidentified species should also be

included in analysis and reporting.

Other Considerations

• Bat surveys and data analysis should be conducted by a

person experienced in bat identification and monitoring

(specifically with experience in identifying presence/

absence of little brown myotis and/or northern myotis).

Maternity Roost Surveys (Forests/Woodlands)

Until comprehensive approved habitat guidance is developed

for little brown myotis and northern myotis the following section

outlines a recommended approach for surveying maternity

roosts. Much of the information presented in this section

comes from MNRF’s Bat and Bat Habitat: Guidelines for Wind

Power Projects (2011). Underlined text represents new SURVEY

METHODOLOGY information obtained from experts and recent

scientific literature. This methodology may be considered for any

development type to verify occupancy of bat maternity roosts

within woodlands.

Mist netting and radio telemetry work should be considered as a

last resort and is only permitted if the additional work is deemed

necessary by the MNRF.

STEP 1: Identify Potential Maternity Roost Habitat

Ecological Land Classification (ELC) is an effective tool for

identifying potential maternity roost habitats. As little brown

myotis and northern myotis are known to form roosts in forests

and swamps (Foster and Kurta, 1999), maternity roost habitat

may include the following ELC communities:

• Deciduous Forests (FOD)

• Mixedwood Forests (FOM)

• Coniferous Forests (FOC)

• Deciduous Swamp (SWD)

• Mixedwood Swamps (SWM)

• Coniferous Swamps (SWC)

In central and northern Ontario (boreal forest) the following

codes apply:

• G/B015-019 Very Shallow: Dry to Fresh: Mixedwood/

hardwood

• G/B023-028 Very Shallow: Humid: Conifer/Mixedwood

• G/B039-043 Dry, Sandy: Hardwood/Mixedwood

• G/B054-059 Dry to Fresh: Coarse: Mixedwood/Hardwood

• G/B069-076 Moist, Coarse: Mixedwood/Hardwood

• G/B087-092 Fresh, Clayey: Mixedwood/hardwood

• B103-108 Fresh, Silty to Fine Loamy: Mixedwood/Hardwood

• B118-125 Moist. Fine: Mixedwood/Hardwood

• B130-133: Swamps



STEP 2: Snag Density Calculations

Snag density is an indicator of high quality potential maternity

roost habitat. When using an ELC-based method, snag density is

calculated using the following procedure:

• Select random plots across the represented area of the ELC

plot.

• Survey fixed area 12.6m radius plots (equates to 0.05ha)

• Measure the number of snags/cavity trees ≥25cm dbh in

each plot

• Use the formula πr2 to determine number of snags per

hectare

• Survey a minimum of 10 plots for sites ≤10 hectares and add

another plot for each extra hectare up to a maximum of 35

plots.

• Surveys are best conducted during the leaf-off period (i.e.,

fall to early spring) so viewing of tree cavities and crevices is

not obscured by foliage.

• Map locations where each snag density plot is calculated.

• Record the snag density for each ELC plot.

STEP 3: Selection of Acoustic Monitoring Locations

If maternity roost habitat is identified using ELC, acoustic

monitoring is recommended to determine if little brown myotis

and/or northern myotis are recorded in the area.

If the snag density is calculated to be ≥10 snags/hectare then

this ELC polygon should be considered high quality potential

maternity roost habitat.

All high quality maternity roost habitat should be monitored to

ensure full coverage of the ELC polygon.

Recommend positioning acoustic monitoring stations within 10m

of a candidate roost tree. Multiple stations may be required to

cover the area adequately. Most broadband acoustic detectors

have a microphone range of 20-30m therefore full coverage

would require 4 stations/hectare.

The best candidate roost trees are selected according to the

following criteria (in order of importance):

• Tallest snag/cavity tree

• Exhibits cavities or crevices most often originating as

cracks, scars, knot holes or woodpecker cavities

• Has the largest diameter breast height (>25cm diameter at

breast height)

• Is within the highest density of snags/cavity trees (e.g.,

cluster of snags)

• Has a large amount of loose, peeling bark

• Cavity or crevice is high in snag/cavity tree (>10m)

• Tree species that provide good cavity habitat (e.g., white

pine, maple, aspen, ash, oak)

• Canopy is more open (to determine canopy cover, determine

the percentage of the ground covered by a vertical

projection of the outermost perimeter of the natural spread

of the foliage of trees); and

• Exhibits early stages of decay (decay Class 1-3; refer to Watt

and Caceres 1999).

STEP 4: Acoustic Field Data Collection

Monitoring in Ontario should occur in the evenings between June

1 and June 30. If activity is not observed at the site on the initial

visit, a minimum of 10 visits should take place to confirm that the

site is not maternity roost habitat.

Acoustic monitoring should begin at dusk and continue for 5

hours, for up to 10 nights, or until the maternity roost habitat is

confirmed.

Surveys should occur on warm/mild nights (i.e., ambient

temperature above approximately 10°C) with low winds and no

precipitation.

Acoustic monitoring should use modern broadband bat detectors

(these may be automated systems in conjunction with computer

software analysis packages or manual devices) with condenser

microphones.

Acoustic monitoring systems should allow the observer to

determine the signal to noise ratio of the recorded signal (e.g.,

from oscillograms or time-amplitude displays). These systems

provide information about signal strength and increase the

quality and accuracy of the data being analyzed.

Microphones should be positioned to maximize bat detection

(e.g., microphone(s) situated away from nearby obstacles to allow

for maximum range of detection, microphone(s) angled slightly

away from the prevailing wind to minimize wind noise).

It is recommended that the same brand and/or model acoustic

recording system be used throughout the survey (if multiple

devices are required), as the type of system may influence

detection range/efficiency. If different systems must be used, this

variation should be quantified.



Information on the equipment used should be recorded, including

information on all adjustable settings (e.g., gain level), the

position of the microphones, dates and times by station when

recoding was conducted.

STEP 5: Detailed Mapping of Snag/Cavity Trees

The following considerations are recommended to identify the

presence of potential maternity roost habitat:

• The presence of SAR bats through acoustic monitoring

• Quality of potential habitat through snag density

• Potential habitat as a whole (e.g., through ELC polygon

delineation)

• Where proponents intend to build within the potential

habitat as a whole it is recommended that proponents map

the location of the highest quality habitat by delin eating

locations of candidate roost trees.

• The following procedure is recommended for mapping

maternity roost habitat:

- All surveys should be done during leaf-off

- All surveys should be conducted with binoculars

- Walk transects 20m apart throughout the entire

polygon in open woodlands with good visibility

- Walk transects 5m apart throughout the entire

polygon in woodlands with coniferous understory or

poor visibility

- Plot all snags/cavity trees using a GPS and noting

characteristics (refer to criteria in STEP 3)

- Conduct surveys only on days with no precipitation

and not after recent snowfall

After the snags/cavity trees are mapped and the best quality

trees are identified (refer to criteria in Step 3), bat habitat

eco-elements (e.g., clusters of the best quality trees) may be

identified and may assist in determining if avoidance of those

eco-elements is appropriate to address negative impacts.

Additional Recommendations: Identification of Tree Roosts Using Mist Netting and Radio-telemetry

Proponents require an ESA permit or regulatory exemption to

conduct mist netting and radio-telemetry with SAR bats.

The Indiana Bat Summer Survey Guidelines (January 2014)

developed by the US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS, 2014b)

provides a description how to carry out this kind of work.

Additionally, the Indiana bat is a Myotis bat species with a life

history that is similar to that of little brown myotis and northern

myotis.

It is strongly recommended that mist netting and radio-telemetry

work be treated as a last resort to gain information for a

development proposal. Proponents of development projects and

district staff should consider seeking advice from their regional

coordinator should mist netting and radio-telemetry work be

deemed necessary to assess the status of SAR bat habitat.

Maternity Roost Surveys (Anthropogenic Structures)

The following section is based on Ontario Summer Maternity Roost

Monitoring Emergence Counts 2012 (draft; OMNR, 2012), which

was developed from a protocol from Pennsylvania. The OMNR

document provides a protocol for conducting exit count surveys

and acoustic monitoring to determine presence/absence of a

maternity roost for little brown myotis as they are more commonly

found in anthropogenic structures than northern myotis.

Underlined text is additional information from bat experts and

recently published scientific literature.

Survey Timing

Surveys should be conducted between June 1 and July 31. The

month of June is considered optimal timing.

Common Locations for SAR Bat Maternity Roost Habitat within Anthropogenic Structures

Country churches and other old structures are known to support

bat maternity roosting sites. Buildings such as old houses and

barns are also likely candidates.



The largest colonies are usually located along major rivers or

other large bodies of water. Other colonies can be found most

everywhere near forests and water.

Significant bat roosting sites in anthropogenic sites are often

known by local people. Talk to people in the local community of

interest to determine if maternity roosting sites are present or

known.

Equipment

• Thermometer

• Paper

• Pencil

• Emergence reporting form

• Infrared camera equipment (optional)

• Acoustic bat detector

Survey Protocol OPTION A – Exit Counts

NOTE: Visual monitoring should be paired with acoustic

monitoring to confirm the species when conducting SAR bat

surveys.

• Investigate structures during daylight hours prior to

conducting exit surveys to identify holes or spaces where

bats may exit (i.e., peak of roof, vents near roofline, under

soffit or where fascia meets roofline, etc.).

• Several people may be needed to cover all possible exits

(front and back of a structure). Where it is not feasible to

have multiple people monitoring potential exit holes, infrared

cameras may be supplemented to monitor specific areas

of the structure. Prior to using infrared as an option, MNRF

may be contacted for advice.

• Best to survey when starting temperatures are above 15ºC

and wind and sky codes are 3 or less (see OMNR, 2012).

Surveys should not be conducted on nights cooler than 10ºC

or during rainy or windy conditions.

• Start exit counts ½ hour before sunset. Arrive early enough

that you do not miss any bats exiting the structure. Position

both yourself and helpers for easy viewing of bats exiting.

The best position is to have the bats silhouetted against the

sky for easier viewing.

• Locate where the bats are exiting the structure and count

them as they exit. Record the total number of bats observed

exiting the structure. Continue the survey for one hour or

longer if bats continue to emerge.

• Draw a diagram of the structure and label the locations

where bats are observed exiting the structure. Some bats

may re- enter, especially when there are pups inside. Record

any observations.

• If you are surveying a mega-colony (numbers in the

thousands of bats) you may need to tally by the 10’s as they

exit.

• Determine the species by placing a bat detector within 10m

of where bats are exiting the structure.

Option B – Roosting Estimates

Where direct access to the structure is available and a count

of the bats can be conducted without handling (i.e., bats in bat

box can be counted by shining a flashlight inside and counting),

these roost estimates may be completed during daylight in June.

• Count the number of bats present in the roost. Record the

total number of bats counted.

• Determine the species (if you cannot determine the species

visually you may need to leave an acoustic detector

overnight to verify species).

• Recommend taking photographs of groups of bats


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Appendix D:Species Data Tables: Field Data by TAP

D- 2 Trent Lands and Nature Areas Plan

A list of all species observed through the field program is

provided below, presented for each TAP. The table lists species

by family and scientific name, with common names provided.

Significance information for each species observed is also

included (ITK, SARA, ESA, GRank, SRank).

Species records from secondary source data (aggregated) is

included for reference (SS Occurrence). It should be noted

that occurrence in secondary source data does not indicate

occurrence in a specific parcel; for many sources, this information

was not available. Secondary source species records are provided

by source in Appendix E. Species observed in the general Trent

Lands area (i.e. not associated with a specific assessment TAP or

TNA) are identified under the column “TL”.

Appendix D: Species Data Tables: Field Data by TAP

D - 3Natural Heritage Report

Family Scientific Name Common Name G Rank S Rank ITK SARA ESA 1A 1B 1E 1F 2C 2D 2E 3D 4B TL

Equisetaceae Equisetum arvense L. Field Horsetail G5 S5 X X X X X X

Equisetaceae Equisetum palustre L. Marsh Horsetail G5 S5 X

Equisetaceae Equisetum scirpoides Michx. Dwarf Scouring-rush G5 S5

Dennstaedtiaceae Pteridium aquilinum var. latiusculum (Desv.) Underw. ex A. Heller Bracken Fern G5T5 S5 X X

Cystopteridaceae Cystopteris bulbifera (L.) Bernh. Bulblet Bladder Fern G5 S5 X

Onocleaceae Matteuccia struthiopteris var. pensylvanica (Willd.) C.V. Morton Ostrich Fern G5T5 S5 X X X

Onocleaceae Onoclea sensibilis L. Sensitive Fern G5 S5 X X X X

Athyriaceae Athyrium filix-femina (L.) Roth ex Mert. Common Lady Fern G5 S5 X

Dryopteridaceae Dryopteris carthusiana (Vill.) H.P. Fuchs Spinulose Wood Fern G5 S5 X X

Dryopteridaceae Dryopteris clintoniana (D.C. Eaton) Dowell Clinton's Wood Fern G5 S5 X

Dryopteridaceae Dryopteris intermedia (Muhlenb. ex Willd.) A.Gray Evergreen Wood Fern G5 S5 X

* Pinaceae Larix decidua Mill. European Larch G5 SE2 X

Pinaceae Larix laricina (Du Roi) K.Koch Tamarack G5 S5 X

Pinaceae Picea glauca (Moench) Voss White Spruce G5 S5 R/M X X X X X X

* Pinaceae Pinus nigra J.F.Arnold Austrian Pine GNR SE3 X

Pinaceae Pinus resinosa Aiton Red Pine G5 S5 X X X

Pinaceae Pinus strobus L. Eastern White Pine G5 S5 S X X X X

* Pinaceae Pinus sylvestris L. var. sylvestris Scots Pine GNRTNR SE5 X X X X X

Cupressaceae Juniperus communis L. Common Juniper G5 S5 X X

Cupressaceae Juniperus virginiana L. var. virginiana Eastern Red Cedar G5T5 S5 M X X X X

Cupressaceae Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern White Cedar G5 S5 S/M X X X X X X

Aristolochiaceae Asarum canadense L. Canada Wild Ginger G5 S5 M X

Liliaceae Erythronium americanum Ker Gawl. subsp. americanum Yellow Trout Lily G5T5 S5 X X X

* Orchidaceae Epipactis helleborine (L.) Crantz Broad-leaved Helleborine GNR SE5 X X

* Xanthorrhoeaceae Hemerocallis fulva L. L. Orange Daylily GNA SE5 X X

Asparagaceae Asparagus officinalis L. Garden Asparagus G5? SE5 X X

* Asparagaceae Convallaria majalis L. var majalis European Lily-of-the-valley G5T5 SE5 X

* Asparagaceae Maianthemum canadense Desf. Wild Lily-of-the-valley G5 S5 X

Asparagaceae Maianthemum racemosum (L.) Link Large False Solomon’s Seal G5 S5 X X

Asparagaceae Maianthemum stellatum (L.) Link Star-flowered False Solomon’s-seal G5 S5 X X X

* Typhaceae Typha angustifolia L. Narrow-leaved Cattail G5 SE5 R X X

Typhaceae Typha latifolia L. Broad-leaved Cattail G5 S5 R X X

Juncaceae Juncus bufonius L. Toad Rush G5 S5 X

* Juncaceae Juncus compressus Jacq. Compressed Rush G5 SE5 X X X X X X

Juncaceae Juncus dudleyi Wiegand Dudley’s Rush G5 S5 X

Table D-1: Flora




? Juncaceae Juncus sp. Rush GNR S? X

Juncaceae Juncus tenuis Willd. Path Rush G5 S5 X X X

Cyperaceae Carex bebbii (L.H.Bailey) Olney ex Fernald Bebb’s Sedge G5 S5 X

Cyperaceae Carex crinita Lam. var. crinata Fringed Sedge G5T5 S5 X

Cyperaceae Carex gracilescens Steud. Slender Loose-flowered Sedge G5? S4 X

Cyperaceae Carex gracillima Schwein. Graceful Sedge G5 S5 X X

Cyperaceae Carex granularis Muhlenb. ex Willd. Limestone Meadow Sedge G5 S5 X

Cyperaceae Carex pensylvanica Lam. Pennsylvania Sedge G5 S5 X X

? Cyperaceae Carex sp. Sedge GNR S? X X X X X X X

* Cyperaceae Carex spicata Hudson Spiked Sedge GNR SE5 X X X X X

Cyperaceae Carex stipata Muhlenb. ex Willd. Awl-fruited Sedge G5 S5 X

Cyperaceae Carex vulpinoidea Michx. Fox Sedge G5 S5 X X X X

Cyperaceae Scirpus atrovirens Willd. Dark-green Bulrush G5 S5 X X X X

Cyperaceae Scirpus pendulus Muhlenb. ex Willd. Hanging Bulrush G5 S5 X X

* Poaceae Agrostis gigantea Roth Redtop G4G5 SE5 X X

* Poaceae Agrostis stolonifera L. Creeping Bentgrass G5 SE5 X

* Poaceae Bromus inermis Leyss. Smooth Brome G5 SE5 X X X X X X X X

Poaceae Calamagrostis canadensis (Michx.) P.Beauv. Bluejoint Reedgrass G5 S5 X

* Poaceae Dactylis glomerata L. Orchard Grass GNR SE5 X X X X X X X

* Poaceae Echinochloa crus-galli (L.) P.Beauv. Large Barnyard Grass GNR SE5 X X

* Poaceae Elymus repens (L.) Gould Quackgrass GNR SE5 X X X X

Poaceae Eragrostis pectinacea (Michx.) Nees Tufted Lovegrass G5 S5 X

Poaceae Glyceria striata (Lam.) Hitchc. var. striata Fowl Mannagrass G5 S5 X

Poaceae Leersia oryzoides (L.) Sw. Rice Cutgrass G5 S5 X

Poaceae Panicum capillare L. Common Panicgrass G5 S5 X

P Poaceae Phalaris arundinacea L. Reed Canarygrass G5 S5 X X X X X

* Poaceae Phleum pratense L. subsp. pratense Common Timothy GNRTNR SE5 X X X X X X

* Poaceae Poa compressa L. Canada Bluegrass GNR SE5 X X X

* Poaceae Poa nemoralis L. Eurasian Woodland Bluegrass G5 SE4 X X

Poaceae Poa palustris L. Fowl Bluegrass G5 S5 X X X X X X

P Poaceae Poa pratensis L. Kentucky Bluegrass G5 S5 x X

? Poaceae Poa sp. Bluegrass GNR S? X

* Poaceae Setaria pumila (Poir.) Roem. & Schult. subsp. pumila Yellow Foxtail GNRTNR SE5 X X

* Poaceae Setaria viridis (L.) P.Beauv. var. viridis Green Foxtail GNRTNR SE5

Papaveraceae Sanguinaria canadensis L. Bloodroot G5 S5 X

Berberidaceae Podophyllum peltatum L. May-apple G5 S5 X




Ranunculaceae Actaea pachypoda Elliott White Baneberry G5 S5 X

Ranunculaceae Actaea rubra f. neglecta (Gillman) B.L.Rob. White-fruited Red Baneberry GNA SNA X

Ranunculaceae Anemonastrum canadense (L.) Mosyakin Canada Anemone G5 S5 X X X

Ranunculaceae Anemone virginiana L. Tall Anemone G5 S5 X

Ranunculaceae Aquilegia canadensis L. Red Columbine G5 S5 X

Ranunculaceae Caltha palustris L. Yellow Marsh Marigold G5 S5 X

* Ranunculaceae Clematis virginiana L. Virginia Clematis G5 S5 X

Ranunculaceae Ranunculus acris L. Tall Buttercup G5 SE5 X X X

Ranunculaceae Ranunculus recurvatus Poir. var. recurvatus Hooked Buttercup G5T5 S5 X

Ranunculaceae Thalictrum dioicum L. Early Meadow-rue G5 S5 X

* Buxaceae Thalictrum pubescens Pursh Tall Meadow-rue G5 S5 X

Grossulariaceae Pachysandra terminalis Siebold & Zucc. Japanese Spurge GNR SE1 X

Grossulariaceae Ribes americanum Mill. American Black Currant G5 S5 X

* Grossulariaceae Ribes cynosbati L. Eastern Prickly Gooseberry G5 S5 X X

? Grossulariaceae Ribes sp. European Red Currant G4G5 SE5 X

Grossulariaceae Ribes rubrum L. Gooseberry/Currant GNR S? X X

Vitaceae Ribes triste Pall. Swamp Red Currant G5 S5 X X

Vitaceae Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch. ex DC. Virginia Creeper G5 S4? X X X X X X X X X X

Vitaceae Parthenocissus vitacea (Knerr) Hitchc. Thicket Creeper G5 S5 X

* Fabaceae Vitis riparia Michx. Riverbank Grape G5 S5 R X X X X X X X X X

* Fabaceae Lotus corniculatus L. Garden Bird’s-foot Trefoil GNR SE5 X X X X

* Fabaceae Medicago lupulina L. Black Medick GNR SE5 X X X X X

* Fabaceae Medicago sativa L. subsp. sativa Alfalfa GNRTNR SE5 X

* Fabaceae Melilotus albus Medik. White Sweet-clover G5 SE5 X

* Fabaceae Robinia pseudoacacia L. Black Locust G5 SE5 X

* Fabaceae Securigera varia (L.) Lassen Purple Crown-vetch GNR SE5 X X

* Fabaceae Trifolium hybridum L. Alsike Clover GNR SE5 X

* Fabaceae Trifolium pratense L. Red Clover GNR SE5 X X X X X X X

* Fabaceae Trifolium repens L. White Clover GNR SE5 X X X X

* Rosaceae Vicia cracca L. Tufted Vetch GNR SE5 X X X X X X X

Rosaceae Agrimonia eupatoria L. European Agrimony GNR SE1 X

Rosaceae Agrimonia gryposepala Wallr. Hooked Agrimony G5 S5 X X X

Rosaceae Amelanchier interior E.L. Nielsen Inland Serviceberry GNA SU X

Rosaceae Amelanchier sanguinea (Pursh) DC. Round-leaved Serviceberry G5 S5 X

* Rosaceae Crataegus monogyna Jacq. var. monogyna English Hawthorn GNRTNR SE4 X

Rosaceae Crataegus punctata Jacq. Dotted Hawthorn G5 S5 X X

* Rosaceae Crataegus sp. Hawthorn GNR S? X X X




Rosaceae Fragaria vesca L. Woodland Strawberry G5 S5 M/R/S X

Rosaceae Fragaria virginiana Mill. Wild Strawberry G5 S5 M/R/S X X X X

Rosaceae Geum aleppicum Jacq. Yellow Avens G5 S5 X

Rosaceae Geum canadense Jacq. Canada Avens G5 S5 X

* Rosaceae Geum urbanum L. Wood Avens G5 SE3 X

* Rosaceae Malus pumila Mill. Common Apple G5 SE4 X X X X X

* Rosaceae Potentilla argentea L. Silvery Cinquefoil GNR SE5 X X

Rosaceae Potentilla norvegica L. Rough Cinquefoil G5 S5 X X

* Rosaceae Potentilla recta L. Sulphur Cinquefoil GNR SE5 X X X X X X

Rosaceae Prunus serotina Ehrh. var. serotina Black Cherry G5T5 S5 X

Rosaceae Prunus virginiana L. var. virginiana Chokecherry G5T5 S5 X X X X X X X X

Rosaceae Rosa blanda Aiton Smooth Rose G5 S5 X

? Rosaceae Rosa sp. Rose GNR S? X

P Rosaceae Rubus idaeus L. Red Raspberry G5 S5 X X X

? Rosaceae Rubus sp. Raspberry GNR S? X X

* Rosaceae Sorbus aucuparia L. European Mountain-ash G5 SE4 X

Rosaceae Sorbus decora (Sarg.) C.K.Schneid. Showy Mountain-ash G5 S5 X

* Rhamnaceae Rhamnus cathartica L. European Buckthorn GNR SE5 X X X X X X X X X X

Ulmaceae Ulmus americana L. White Elm G5 S5 R/M X X X X X X X

* Cannabaceae Cannabis sativa L. Hemp GNR SE1 X

Urticaceae Boehmeria cylindrica (L.) Swartz Small-spike False Nettle G5 S5 X

Urticaceae Pilea pumila (L.) A.Gray Canada Clearweed G5 S5 X

P Urticaceae Urtica dioica L. Stinging Nettle G5 S5

Fagaceae Fagus grandifolia Ehrh. American Beech G5 S5 X

Fagaceae Quercus alba L. White Oak G5 S5 R X

Fagaceae Quercus macrocarpa Michx. Bur Oak G5 S5 R X X

Fagaceae Quercus rubra L. Northern Red Oak G5 S5 R X

Juglandaceae Carya cordiformis (Wangenh.) K.Koch Bitternut Hickory G5 S5 X

Juglandaceae Juglans nigra L. Black Walnut G5 S4? X

Betulaceae Betula alleghaniensis Britton Yellow Birch G5 S5 X

Betulaceae Betula papyrifera Marshall Paper Birch G5 S5 M/R X X

Betulaceae Ostrya virginiana (Mill.) K.Koch Eastern Hop-hornbeam G5 S5 X

* Celastraceae Celastrus orbiculatus Thunb. Oriental Bittersweet GNR SE2

Celastraceae Celastrus scandens L. Climbing Bittersweet G5 S5 M? X X X

* Hypericeae Hypericum perforatum L. subsp. perforatum Common St. John’s-wort GNR SE5 X X X X X X X




* Violaceae Viola odorata L. English Violet GNR SE5 X

Violaceae Viola pubescens Aiton Downy Yellow Violet G5 S5 X

Salicaceae Populus balsamifera L. Balsam Poplar G5 S5 X X X

Salicaceae Populus deltoides W.Bartram ex Marshall Eastern Cottonwood G5 S5 X

Salicaceae Populus grandidentata Michx. Large-tooth Aspen G5 S5 X X

Salicaceae Populus tremuloides Michx. Trembling Aspen G5 S5 X X X X X X X

* Salicaceae Salix alba L. White Willow G5 SE4 X

Salicaceae Salix amygdaloides Andersson Peach-leaved Willow G5 S5 X

Salicaceae Salix bebbiana Sarg. Bebb’s Willow G5 S5 X X X X

Salicaceae Salix discolor Muhlenb. Pussy Willow G5 S5 X X X

Salicaceae Salix eriocephala Michx. Cottony Willow G5 S5 X X X

Salicaceae Salix interior Rowlee Sandbar Willow GNR S5 X X

Salicaceae Salix petiolaris Sm. Meadow Willow G5 S5 X X X X

? Salicaceae Salix sp. Willow GNR S? X

* Salicaceae Salix x fragilis L. Hybrid White Willow GNA SNA X X

* Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia cyparissias L. Cypress Spurge G5 SE5 X

Geraniaceae Geranium robertianum L. Herb-Robert G5 S5 X X

* Lythraceae Lythrum salicaria L. Purple Loosestrife G5 SE5 X X

Onagraceae Circaea canadensis (L.) Hill subsp. canadensis Canada Enchanter’s Nightshade G5TNR S5 X X X X

Onagraceae Epilobium coloratum Biehler Purple-veined Willowherb G5 S5 X X

* Onagraceae Epilobium hirsutum L. Hairy Willowherb GNR SE5 X

Onagraceae Oenothera biennis L. Common Evening Primrose G5 S5 X

Onagraceae Oenothera parviflora L. Small-flowered Evening Primrose G5 S5 X

Anacardiaceae Rhus typhina L. Staghorn Sumac G5 S5 R/M X X X X X X X

Anacardiaceae Toxicodendron radicans (L.) Kuntze var. radicans Eastern Poison Ivy G5T5 S5 X

Anacardiaceae Toxicodendron radicans var. rydbergii (Small ex Rydb.) Erskine Western Poison Ivy G5T5 S5 X X X X X X

Sapindaceae Acer negundo L. Manitoba Maple G5 S5 X X X X X

* Sapindaceae Acer platanoides L. Norway Maple GNR SE5 X

Sapindaceae Acer saccharinum L. Silver Maple G5 S5 R/M X

Sapindaceae Acer saccharum Marshall Sugar Maple G5 S5 X X X X X X X

Sapindaceae Acer tataricum subsp. ginnala (Maxim.) Wesmael Amur maple GNRTNR SE1 X

Sapindaceae Acer x freemanii E. Murray Freeman's Maple GNA SNA X

Malvaceae Malva moschata L. Musk mallow GNR SE5 X X

Malvaceae Tilia americana L. American Basswood G5 S5 X X X X X X

* Brassicaceae Alliaria petiolata (M.Bieb.) Cavara & Grande Garlic Mustard GNR SE5 X X

* Brassicaceae Barbarea vulgaris W.T.Aiton Bitter Wintercress GNR SE5 X X




* Brassicaceae Brassica nigra (L.) W.D.J.Koch Black Mustard GNR SE5 X

* Brassicaceae Brassica rapa L. Field Mustard GNR SE5 X

Brassicaceae Cardamine diphylla (Michx.) Alph.Wood Two-leaved Toothwort G5 S5 X

Brassicaceae Erysimum cheiranthoides L. Wormseed Wallflower G5 S5 X

* Brassicaceae Hesperis matronalis L. Dame’s Rocket G4G5 SE5 X X

Brassicaceae Lepidium virginicum L. subsp. virginicum Poor-man’s Peppergrass G5T5 S5 X

* Brassicaceae Nasturtium officinale W.T.Aiton Watercress GNR SE X

* Brassicaceae Thlaspi arvense L. Field Pennycress GNR SE5 X

* Polygonaceae Persicaria maculosa Gray Spotted Lady’s Thumb G3G5 SE5 X

P Polygonaceae Polygonum aviculare L. Prostrate Knotweed G5 S4? X

* Polygonaceae Rumex crispus L. Curled Dock GNR SE5 X X X

* Caryophyllaceae Cerastium tomentosum L. Snow-in-summer GNR SE2 X X

* Caryophyllaceae Saponaria officinalis L. Bouncing-bet GNR SE5 X

* Caryophyllaceae Silene vulgaris (Moench) Garcke Bladder Campion GNR SE5 X X X

* Amaranthaceae Amaranthus albus L. White Amaranth GNR SE5 X

* Amaranthaceae Atriplex patula L. Spear Saltbush G5 SE5 X

* Amaranthaceae Chenopodium album L. Common Lamb’s-quarters G5 SE5 X

P Amaranthaceae Oxybasis glauca (L.) S.Fuentes, Uotila & Borsch Oak-leaved Goosefoot G5 S4? X

Cornaceae Cornus alternifolia L.f. Alternate-leaved Dogwood G5 S5 X X X

Cornaceae Cornus obliqua Raf. Silky Dogwood G5 S5 X X X

Cornaceae Cornus racemosa Lam. Grey Dogwood G5 S5 X X X

Cornaceae Cornus sericea L. Red-osier Dogwood G5 S5 X X X X X X

Balsaminaceae Impatiens capensis Meerb. Spotted Jewelweed G5 S5 X X X

Rubiaceae Galium aparine L. Common Bedstraw G5 S5 X

Rubiaceae Galium asprellum Michx. Rough Bedstraw G5 S5 X

* Rubiaceae Galium mollugo L. Smooth Bedstraw GNR SE5 X

Rubiaceae Galium palustre L. Common Marsh Bedstraw G5 S5 X X

? Rubiaceae Galium sp. Bedstraw GNR S5 X

Apocynaceae Apocynum androsaemifolium L. subsp. androsaemifolium Spreading Dogbane G5 S5 X

Apocynaceae Asclepias syriaca L. Common Milkweed G5 S5 X X X X X X X X

Apocynaceae Vinca minor L. Lesser Periwinkle GNR SE5 X

Apocynaceae Vincetoxicum rossicum (Kleopow) Barbaricz European Swallowwort GNR SE5 X X X X X X

Boraginaceae Cynoglossum officinale L. Common Hound’s-tongue GNR SE5

Boraginaceae Echium vulgare L. Common Viper’s Bugloss GNR SE5 X X X X X

Boraginaceae Hydrophyllum virginianum L. var. virginianum Virginia Waterleaf G5T5 S5 X

Boraginaceae Lithospermum officinale L. European Gromwell GNR SE5 X




Solanaceae Physalis heterophylla Nees Clammy Ground-cherry G5 S4 R X X

Solanaceae Physalis longifolia var. subglabrata (Mack. & Bush) Cronquist Long-leaved Ground-cherry G5T4T5 S4 R X

* Solanaceae Solanum dulcamara L. Bittersweet Nightshade GNR SE5 X X X X X

Solanaceae Solanum ptychanthum Dunal ex DC. Eastern Black Nightshade G5 S5 X

Oleaceae Fraxinus americana L. White Ash G5 S4 S/R/M X X X X X X X X

Oleaceae Fraxinus nigra Marshall Black Ash G5 S4 S/R/M X

Oleaceae Fraxinus pennsylvanica Marshall Red Ash G5 S4 S/R/M X X X X X X X

* Oleaceae Syringa vulgaris L. Common Lilac GNR SE5 X X X X X

Plantaginaceae Chelone glabra L. White Turtlehead G5 S5 X

* Plantaginaceae Linaria vulgaris Mill. Butter-and-eggs GNR SE5 X X X X X X

* Plantaginaceae Plantago lanceolata L. English Plantain G5 SE5 M X X

* Plantaginaceae Plantago major L. Common Plantain G5 SE5 M X X X

Plantaginaceae Plantago rugelii Decne. Rugel’s Plantain G5 S5 M X

* Scrophulariaceae Verbascum thapsus L. subsp. thapsus Great Mullein GNR SE5 M X X X

Verbenaceae Verbena hastata L. Blue Vervain G5 S5 X X

Verbenaceae Verbena urticifolia L. White Vervain G5 S5 X

* Lamiaceae Leonurus cardiaca L. subsp. cardiaca Common Motherwort GNRTNR SE5 X

Lamiaceae Lycopus uniflorus Michx. Northern Water-horehound G5 S5 X X

Lamiaceae Monarda fistulosa L. Wild Bergamot G5 S5 X

* Lamiaceae Lamiaceae Nepeta cataria L. Catnip GNR SE5 X

P Lamiaceae Prunella vulgaris L. Common Self-heal G5 S5 X X X X

LamiaceaePrunella vulgaris subsp. lanceolata (W.P.C.Barton) Piper & Beat-tie

Lance-leaved Self-heal G5T5 S5 X

* Orobanchaceae Euphrasia stricta D. Wolff ex J.F. Lehmann Drug Eyebright GNRQ SE4? X

* Campanulaceae Campanula rapunculoides L. Creeping Bellflower GNR SE5 X

Asteraceae Achillea borealis Bong. var. borealis Woolly Yarrow GNRT5 S5 M X X X X X X X

* Asteraceae Achillea millefolium L. Common Yarrow G5 SE M X X X X

Asteraceae Ambrosia artemisiifolia L. Common Ragweed G5 S5 X X

* Asteraceae Arctium minus (Hill) Bernh. Common Burdock GNR SE5 X X

Asteraceae Bidens frondosa L. Devil’s Beggarticks G5 S5 X

* Asteraceae Carduus nutans L. Nodding Thistle GNR SE5 X X

* AsteraceaeCentaurea stoebe subsp. micranthos (S.G. Gmel. ex Gugler) Hayek

Spotted Knapweed GNRTNR SE5 X

* Asteraceae Cichorium intybus L. Wild Chicory GNR SE5 X

* Asteraceae Cirsium arvense (L.) Scop. Canada Thistle GNR SE5 X X X X X X X

* Asteraceae Cirsium vulgare (Savi) Ten. Bull Thistle GNR SE5 X X X X




Erigeron annuus (L.) Pers. Annual Fleabane G5 S5 X X X X

Asteraceae Erigeron canadensis L. Canada Horseweed G5 S5 X

Asteraceae Erigeron philadelphicus L. var. philadelphicus Philadelphia Fleabane G5T5 S5 X

Asteraceae Erigeron pulchellus Michx. var. pulchellus Robin’s-plantain Fleabane G5T5 S5 X

Asteraceae Erigeron strigosus Muhlenb. ex Willd. Rough Fleabane G5 S5 X X X

Asteraceae Erigeron strigosus Muhlenb. ex Willd. var. strigosus Rough Fleabane G5T5 S5 X

Asteraceae Eupatorium perfoliatum L. Common Boneset G5 SU X X

Asteraceae Euthamia graminifolia (L.) Nutt. Grass-leaved Goldenrod G5 S5 X X X X

Asteraceae Eutrochium maculatum (L.) E.E.Lamont Spotted Joe Pye Weed G5 S5 X X X X

Asteraceae Eutrochium maculatum (L.) E.E.Lamont var. maculatum Spotted Joe Pye Weed G5T5 S5 X

* Asteraceae Galinsoga quadriradiata Rúiz & Pavón Hairy Galinsoga GNR SE5 X

* Asteraceae Inula helenium L. Elecampane GNR SE5 X

Asteraceae Lactuca biennis (Moench) Fernald Tall Blue Lettuce G5 S5 X

? Asteraceae Lactuca sp. Lettuce GNR S? X

* Asteraceae Leucanthemum vulgare Lam. Oxeye Daisy GNR SE5 X X X X X X

* Asteraceae Pilosella caespitosa (Dumort.) P.D. Sell & C. West Meadow Hawkweed GNR SE5 X X X X X X

Asteraceae Rudbeckia hirta var. pulcherrima Farw. Black-eyed Susan G5T5 S5 X X

Asteraceae Solidago altissima L. Tall Goldenrod G5 S5 X X X X X X X

Asteraceae Solidago canadensis L. Canada Goldenrod G5 S5 X X X X X X X X

Asteraceae Solidago flexicaulis L. Zigzag Goldenrod G5 S5 X X X X X X

Asteraceae Solidago gigantea Aiton Giant Goldenrod G5 S5 X

Asteraceae Solidago juncea Aiton Early Goldenrod G5 S5 X X

Asteraceae Solidago nemoralis Aiton Grey-stemmed Goldenrod G5 S5 X X X

Asteraceae Solidago rugosa Mill. Rough-stemmed Goldenrod G5 S5

? Asteraceae Solidago sp. Goldenrod GNR S? X X X X X X X

* Asteraceae Sonchus arvensis L. Field Sow-thistle GNR SE5 X X

Asteraceae Symphyotrichum cordifolium (L.) G.L.Nesom Heart-leaved Aster G5 S5 R/M X X X X X X

Asteraceae Symphyotrichum ericoides (L.) G.L.Nesom White Heath Aster G5 S5 R/M X X X X

Asteraceae Symphyotrichum laeve (L.) Á.Löve & D.Löve var. laeve Smooth Aster G5T5 S5 R/M X

Asteraceae Symphyotrichum lanceolatum (Willd.) G.L.Nesom White Panicled Aster G5 S5 R/M X X X

Asteraceae Symphyotrichum lateriflorum (L.) Á.Löve & D.Löve Calico Aster G5 S5 R/M X X X X X X X X

Asteraceae Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (L.) G.L.Nesom New England Aster G5 S5 R/M X X X X X X X X

Asteraceae Symphyotrichum pilosum (Willd.) G.L.Nesom Old Field Aster G5 S5 R/M X X X X X X X

Asteraceae Symphyotrichum puniceum (L.) Á.Löve & D.Löve var. puniceum Purple-stemmed Aster G5T5 S5 R/M X X X X X

? Asteraceae Symphyotrichum sp. Aster GNR S? R/M X X X X

Asteraceae Symphyotrichum urophyllum (Lindl. ex DC.) G.L.Nesom Arrow-leaved Aster G4G5 S4 R/M X X




Asteraceae Symphyotrichum x amethystinum (Nutt.) G.L.Nesom Amethyst Aster GNA SNA R/M X X

Taraxacum erythrospermum Andrz. Red-seeded Dandelion GNR SE5 X

Taraxacum officinale F.H.Wigg. Common Dandelion G5 SE5 X X X X X X X X

Tragopogon dubius Scop. Yellow Goatsbeard GNR SE5 X X X

Tussilago farfara L. Coltsfoot GNR SE5 X

Viburnum opulus L. Cranberry Viburnum G5 S5 X X X

Lonicera maackii (Rupr.) Herder Maack’s Honeysuckle GNR SE2 X

Lonicera morrowii A.Gray Morrow’s Honeysuckle GNR SE3 X X

Lonicera sp. Honeysuckle GNR S? X X X

Lonicera tatarica L. Tartarian Honeysuckle GNR SE5 X X X X X X X

Lonicera x bella Zabel Bell’s Honeysuckle GNA SNA X X X

Symphoricarpos albus (L.) S.F. Blake Thin-leaved Snowberry G5 S5 X

Daucus carota L. Wild Carrot GNR SE5 X X X X X X X X

Sanicula marilandica L. Maryland Sanicle G5 S5 X



Family Scientific Name Common Name G_Rank S_Rank ITK SARA ESA 1A 1B 1E 1F 2C 2D 2E 3D 4B TL

Amphibian Anaxyrus americanus American Toad G5 S5 X

Amphibian Hyla versicolor Gray Treefrog G5 S5 X X

Amphibian Lithobates clamitans Green Frog G5 S5 X

** Amphibian Lithobates pipiens Northern Leopard Frog G5 S5 NAR X X

** Amphibian Lithobates sylvaticus Wood Frog G5 S5 X

Amphibian Pseudacris crucifer Spring Peeper G5 S5 X

Amphibian Pseudacris maculataWestern Chorus Frog (Great Lakes/ St. Lawrence population)

G5TNR S4 THR NAR X

Bee Bombus auricomus Black and Gold Bumblebee G4G5 S3S4 X

Bee Bombus borealis Northern Amber Bumblebee UNK UNK X

Bee Bombus fervidus Yellow Bumblebee S3S4 S3S4 X

Bee Bombus impatiens Common Eastern Bumble Bee UNK UNK X

* Beetle Coccinella septempunc-tata Seven-spotted Ladybird Beetle GNR SNA X

Beetle Ellychnia corrusca Winter Firefly G5 SNR X X

Beetle Tetraopes tetrophthal-mus Red Milkweed Beetle GNR SNR X X

** Bird Accipiter cooperii Cooper’s Hawk G5 S4 NAR NAR X

Bird Agelaius phoeniceus Red-winged Blackbird G5 S4 X X X X X

Bird Ardea herodias Great Blue Heron G5 S4 X X X

Bird Bombycilla cedrorum Cedar Waxwing G5 S5B X X X

Bird Bonasa umbellus Ruffed Grouse G5 S4

Bird Buteo jamaicensis Red-tailed Hawk G5 S5 NAR NAR X

Bird Cardinalis cardinalis Northern Cardinal G5 S5 X X X X X X X X

Bird Cathartes aura Turkey Vulture G5 S5B X

Bird Catharus fuscescens Veery G5 S5B X

Bird Charadrius vociferus Killdeer G5 S5B,S5N X

Bird Coccyzus erythropthal-mus Black-billed Cuckoo G5 S5B X

Bird Colaptes auratus Northern Flicker G5 S4B X X

* Bird Columba livia Rock Pigeon G5 SNA X

Bird Contopus virens Eastern Wood-pewee G5 S4B SC SC X X X

Bird Corvus brachyrhynchos American Crow G5 S5B X X X

Bird Corvus corax Common Raven G5 S5 X

Bird Cyanocitta cristata Blue Jay G5 S5 X X X X X X

** Bird Dolichonyx oryzivorus Bobolink G5 S4B THR THR X** X

** Bird Dryocopus pileatus Pileated Woodpecker G5 S5 X

Bird Dumetella carolinensis Gray Catbird G5 S4B X X X X X X

Table D-2: Fauna




Bird Empidonax alnorum Alder Flycatcher G5 S5B X X X

Bird Geothlypis philadelphia Mourning Warbler G5 S4B X X

Bird Geothlypis trichas Common Yellowthroat G5 S5B X X X X X

* Bird Haemorhous mexicanus House Finch G5 SNA X

Bird Haemorphous purpureus Purple Finch G5 S4B X

Bird Hirundo rustica Barn Swallow G5 S5B THR THR X X

Bird Hylocichla mustelina Wood Thrush G4 S4B THR SC X* X

Bird Icterus galbula Baltimore Oriole G5 S4B X X X X X X X

Bird Megaceryle alcyon Belted Kingfisher G5 S4B X

Bird Melospiza georgiana Swamp Sparrow G5 S5B X X

Bird Melospiza melodia Song Sparrow G5 S5B X X X X X X X

** Bird Mniotilta varia Black-and-white Warbler G5 S5B X X X

Bird Molothrus ater Brown-headed Cowbird G5 S4B X X X X

Bird Myiarchus crinitus Great Crested Flycatcher G5 S4B X X X X X

Bird Oreothlypis ruficapilla Nashville Warbler G5 S5B X X X X

Bird Parkesia noveboracensis Northern Waterthrush G5 S5B X X

** Bird Passerculus sand-wichensis Savannah Sparrow G5 S4B X X X

Bird Passerina cyanea Indigo Bunting G5 S4B X X

Bird Petrochelidon pyrrhonota Cliff Swallow G5 S4B X

** Bird Pheucticus ludovicianus Rose-breasted Grosbeak G5 S4B X X

Bird Picoides villosus Hairy Woodpecker G5 S5 X X X X

Bird Poecile atricapillus Black-capped Chickadee G5 S5 X X X X X X X X

Bird Pooecetes gramineus Vesper Sparrow G5 S4B X

Bird Quiscalus quiscula Common Grackle G5 S4B X X X X

Bird Sayornis phoebe Eastern Phoebe G5 S4B X X

Bird Scolopax minor American Woodcock G5 S4B X X X X X X X X X

** Bird Seiurus aurocapilla Ovenbird G5 S4B X X

** Bird Setophaga magnolia Magnolia Warbler G5 S5B X X X X X X X

Bird Setophaga pensylvanica Chestnut-sided Warbler G5 S5B X X

Bird Setophaga petechia Yellow Warbler G5 S5B X

** Bird Setophaga pinus Pine Warbler G5 S5B X X X X X X X X

** Bird Setophaga ruticilla American Redstart G5 S5B X X X X

** Bird Setophaga virens Black-throated Green Warbler G5 S5B X X X

** Bird Sitta canadensis Red-breasted Nuthatch G5 S5 X

Bird Spinus tristis American Goldfinch G5 S5B X X X X X X X X

Bird Spizella passerina Chipping Sparrow G5 S5B X X X X




Bird Spizella pusilla Field Sparrow G5 S4B X X X X

Bird Stelgidopteryx serripen-nis Northern Rough-winged Swallow G5 S4B X

** Bird Strix varia Barred Owl G5 S5 X

** Bird Sturnella magna Eastern Meadowlark G5 S4B THR THR X** X

* Bird Sturnus vulgaris European Starling G5 SNA X X

Bird Tachycineta bicolor Tree Swallow G5 S4B X X

Bird Toxostoma rufum Brown Thrasher G5 S4B X X

Bird Troglodytes aedon House Wren G5 S5B X X X X X X X X

** Bird Troglodytes hiemalis Winter Wren G5 S5B

Bird Turdus migratorius American Robin G5 S5B X X X X X X X

Bird Tyrannus tyrannus Eastern Kingbird G5 S4B X X X X

Bird Vireo gilvus Warbling Vireo G5 S5B X X X X

Bird Vireo olivaceus Red-eyed Vireo G5 S5B X X X X X X X

Bird Zenaida macroura Mourning Dove G5 S5 X X

Butterfly/ Moth Cercyonis pegala Common Wood-Nymph G5 S5 X

Butterfly/ Moth Ctenucha virginica Virginia Ctenucha G5 S5 X

Butterfly/ Moth Danaus plexippus Monarch G4 S2N,S4B O SC SC X X X

Butterfly/ Moth Limenitis arthemis astya-nax Red-spotted Purple G5T5 S5 X

Butterfly/ Moth Lophocampa caryae Hickory Tussock Moth G5 SNR X

Butterfly/ Moth Megisto cymela Little Wood-Satyr G5 S5 X

Butterfly/ Moth Papilio canadensis Canadian Tiger Swallowtail G5 S5 X

Butterfly/ Moth Phyciodes tharos Pearl Crescent G5 S4 X

* Butterfly/ Moth Pieris rapae Cabbage White G5 SNA X

Butterfly/ Moth Pyrrharctia isabella Woolly Bear (Isabella Tiger Moth) G5 S5 X

* Butterfly/ Moth Thymelicus lineola European Skipper G5 SNA X X X

Butterfly/ Moth Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral G5 S5 X X

Dragonfly/ Damselfly Celithemis eponina Halloween Pennant G5 S4 X

Dragonfly/ Damselfly Libellula luctuosa Widow Skimmer G5 S5 X X

Dragonfly/ Damselfly Plathemis lydia Common Whitetail G5 S5 X

Dragonfly/ Damselfly Sympetrum internum Cherry-faced Meadowhawk G5 S5 X X X X X

Dragonfly/ Damselfly Tramea lacerata Black Saddlebags G5 S4 X

Dragonfly/ Damselfly Unknown Canidae Species UNK UNK X X

Mammal Eptesicus fuscus Big Brown Bat G5 S4 X X X X X X X

Mammal Erethizon dorsatum Porcupine G5 S5 X*

Mammal Lasionycteris noc-tivagans Silver-haired Bat G3G4 S4 X X X X X X X




Mammal Lasiurus borealis Eastern Red Bat G3G4 S4 X X X X X X

Mammal Lasiurus cinereus Hoary Bat G3G4 S4 X X X X X X X

Mammal Marmota monax Groundhog (Woodchuck) G5 S5 X

Mammal Myotis lucifugus Little Brown Myotis G3 S3 END END X X X X X

Mammal Odocoileus virginianus White-tailed Deer G5 S5 R/S X X X X X X

Mammal Perimyotis subflavus Tricolored Bat G2G3 S3? END END X X X X

Mammal Peromyscus maniculatus Deer Mouse G5 S5 X X X

Mammal Vulpes vulpes Red Fox G5 S5 X X

Reptile Thamnophis sirtalis sirtal-is Eastern Gartersnake G5T5 S5 X

Spider Orb Weaver Spider UNK UNK X

True Bugs Brochymena quadri-pustulata Four-humped Stink Bug UNK UNK X

True Bugs Neotibicen tibicen Swamp Cicada UNK UNK X



SS Occurrence = Number of Secondary Sources (SS) the species was documented in

TL = Species observed by NSE staff outside of a TAP surveys but within the broader Trent Lands.

X* = Observed off-site, suitable habitat on TAP

X** = Observed off-site, not suitable habitat on TAP

*= Introduced species

**=Area Sensitive species

ITK= Indigenous Traditional Knowledge Data from consultation with the Indigenous community

M- Medicinal

R- Resource (food, material/fiber)

S- Spiritual/Cultural/Sacred

G Rank = Global Rank

NatureServe. 2008. Appropriate Use of NatureServe Conservation Status Assessments in Species Listing Processes.

GX – Presumed extinct

GH – Possibly extinct

G1 – Critically imperiled

G2 – Imperiled

G3 – Vulnerable

G4 – Apparently secure

G5 – Secure

GRN – Rank Not yet Assessed

GNA – Rank Not Applicable (hybrids, etc)

GxGx – Range Rank due to uncertainty ex G2G30

GxTx – T=infraspecific taxon ranking – eg. Tracked subspecies

S Rank = Sub-national Rank

NHIC – 2018 - Ontario Vascular Plant Species List

SH – Possibly extirpated (Historical)

S1 – Extremely rare in Ontario / Critically Imperiled

S2 – Very rare in Ontario / Imperiled

S3 – Rare to uncommon in Ontario / Vulnerable

S4 – Considered to be common in Ontario / Apparently Secure

S5 – Indicates that a species is widespread in Ontario / Secure

S? – Not ranked yet

SNR - Unranked

SNA – Not applicable (hybrids, etc)

SE – Exotic – 1-5, 5 is most common. SEH-historic

SU – Unranked

SX – Presumed extirpated from Ontario

C – Cultivated

? – Uncertain classification due to insufficient information

SxSx – Range Rank due to uncertainty ex S2S3

SARA = Species at Risk Act

Government of Canada. 2018 Species at Risk Public Registry. Gatineau, Québec.

EXP – Extirpated

END – Endangered

THR – Threatened

SC – Special Concern

ESA = Endangered Species Act

Ontario Government. 2018 Species at risk in Ontario List. Peterborough, Ontario.

EXT – Extirpated

END – Endangered

THR – Threatened



E- 1Natural Heritage Report

Appendix E:Species Data Tables: Secondary Source Data

E- 2 Trent Lands and Nature Areas Plan

Species records by secondary data source is provided below.

Occurrence in TAPs (based on field survey data) is provided to

link this information to Appendix D.

Appendix E: Species Data Tables: Secondary Source Data

E - 3Natural Heritage Report

Table E-1: Secondary Source Species Records – Flora. iNaturalist, ITK and Other are occurrence data within the Symons Campus; atlases are general area occurrence records. TAP w Species identifies how may TAP have a record of this species based on field surveys completed for the TLNAP.

Scientific Name Common Name G Rank S Rank ITK SARA ESAOccurrence in TAPs

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Radula complanata L. Dum. A Liverwort G4 S4? 0 X

Thuidium delicatulum (Hedw.) Schimp. in B.S.G. Common Fern Moss G5 S5 0 X

Leptodictyum riparium (Hedw.) Warnst. Kneiff’s Feather Moss G5 S5 0 X X

Rhytidiadelphus triquetrus (Hedw.) Warnst. Shaggy Moss G5 S5 0 X

Hedwigia ciliata (Hedw.) P. Beauv. Ciliate Hedwigia Moss G5 S5 0 X

Fissidens taxifolius Hedw. Yew-leaved Pocket Moss G5 S5 0 X

Equisetum arvense L. Field Horsetail G5 S5 5 X

Equisetum hyemale L. Common Scouring-rush G5 S5 0 X

Equisetum palustre L. Marsh Hosetail G5 S5 1

Equisetum palustre L. Dwarf Scouring-rush G5 S5 1 X

Pteridium aquilinum var. latiusculum (Desv.) Underw. ex A. Heller

Bracken Fern G5T5 S5 2 X

Cystopteris bulbifera (L.) Bernh. Bulblet Bladder Fern G5 S5 1 X

Thelypteris noveboracensis (L.) Nieuwl. New York Fern G5 S4S5 0 X

Matteuccia struthiopteris var. pensylvanica (Willd.) C.V. Morton

Ostrich Fern G5T5 S5 2 X

Onoclea sensibilis L. Sensitive Fern G5 S5 3 X

Athyrium filix-femina (L.) Roth ex Mert. Common Lady Fern G5 S5 1 X

Dryopteris carthusiana (Vill.) H.P. Fuchs Spinulose Wood Fern G5 S5 2

Dryopteris clintoniana (D.C. Eaton) Dowell Clinton’s Wood Fern G5 S4 1

Dryopteris cristata (L.) A.Gray Crested Wood Fern G5 S5 0 X

Dryopteris intermedia (Muhlenb. ex Willd.) A.Gray Evergreen Wood Fern G5 S5 2 X

Polystichum acrostichoides (Michx.) Schott Christmas Fern G5 S5 0 X

* Larix decidua Mill. European Larch G5 SE2 1 X

Larix laricina (Du Roi) K.Koch Tamarack G5 S5 1

Picea glauca (Moench) Voss White Spruce G5 S5 R/M 6 X X X

* Pinus nigra J.F.Arnold Austrian Pine GNR SE3 1

Pinus resinosa Aiton Red Pine G5 S5 3 X

Pinus strobus L. Eastern White Pine G5 S5 S 4 X X

* Pinus sylvestris L. var. sylvestris Scots Pine GNRTNR SE5 5 X X

Tsuga canadensis (L.) Carrière Eastern Hemlock G5 S5 0 X

Juniperus communis L. Common Juniper G5 S5 2 X

Juniperus communis var. depressa Pursh Depressed Juniper G5T5 S5 0 X




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Juniperus virginiana L. var. virginiana Eastern Red Cedar G5T5 S5 M 4 X

Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern White Cedar G5 S5 S/M 6 X

Asarum canadense L. Canada Wild Ginger G5 S5 M 1 X

Arisaema triphyllum (L.) Schott subsp. triphyllum Jack-in-the-pulpit G5T5 S5 0 X

Trillium grandiflorum (Michx.) Salisb. White Trillium G5 S5 0 X

Uvularia grandiflora Sm. Large-flowered Bellwort G5 S5 0 X

Erythronium americanum Ker Gawl. subsp. americanum

Yellow Trout Lily G5T5 S5 3 X

Cypripedium parviflorum Salisb. Yellow Lady’s-slipper G5 S5 0 X

* Epipactis helleborine (L.) Crantz Broad-leaved Helleborine GNR SE5 2 X

* Iris pseudacorus L. Yellow Iris GNR SE4 0

* Hemerocallis fulva L. L. Orange Daylily GNA SE5 2 X

Allium tricoccum Aiton Wild Leek G5 S4 0 X

* Narcissus poeticus L. Poet’s Narcissus GNR SE1 0 X

* Asparagus officinalis L. Garden Asparagus G5? SE5 2

* Convallaria majalis L. var majalis European Lily-of-the-valley G5T5 SE5 1 X

Maianthemum canadense Desf. Wild Lily-of-the-valley G5 S5 1 X

Maianthemum racemosum (L.) Link Large False Solomon’s Seal G5 S5 2 X

Maianthemum stellatum (L.) Link Star-flowered False Solomon’s-seal G5 S5 3 X

* Puschkinia scilloides Adams Striped Squill GNR SE1 0 X

* Scilla siberica Haw. Siberian Squill GNR SE2 0 X X

* Typha angustifolia L. Narrow-leaved Cattail G5 SE5 R 2 X

Typha latifolia L. Broad-leaved Cattail G5 S5 R 1

Juncus bufonius L. Toad Rush G5 S5 1 X

* Juncus compressus Jacq. Compressed Rush G5 SE5 6

? Juncus sp. Rush GNR S? 1

Juncus dudleyi Wiegand Dudley’s Rush G5 S5 1

Juncus tenuis Willd. Path Rush G5 S5 3

Carex bebbii (L.H.Bailey) Olney ex Fernald Bebb’s Sedge G5 S5 1

Carex crinita Lam. var. crinata Fringed Sedge G5T5 S5 1

Carex flava L. Yellow Sedge G5 S5 0 X

Carex gracilescens Steud. Slender Loose-flowered Sedge G5? S4 1

Carex gracillima Schwein. Graceful Sedge G5 S5 2

Carex granularis Muhlenb. ex Willd. Limestone Meadow Sedge G5 S5 1 X

? Carex pensylvanica Lam. Pennsylvania Sedge G5 S5 2 X




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* Carex rosea Schkuhr ex Willd. Rosy Sedge G5 S5 1 X

Carex sp. Sedge GNR S? 7

Carex spicata Hudson Spiked Sedge GNR SE5 5 X

Carex stipata Muhlenb. ex Willd. Awl-fruited Sedge G5 S5 1

Carex vulpinoidea Michx. Fox Sedge G5 S5 4 X

Schoenoplectus acutus (Muhl. Ex Bigelow) A.& D. Love var. acutus

Hard-stemmed Bulrush G5T5 S5 0 X

Scirpus atrovirens Willd. Dark-green Bulrush G5 S5 3

Scirpus pendulus Muhlenb. ex Willd. Hanging Bulrush G5 S5 2

* Agrostis gigantea Roth Redtop G4G5 SE5 2

* Agrostis stolonifera L. Creeping Bentgrass G5 SE5 3

Anthoxanthum nitens (Weber) Y. Schouten & Veldk. subsp. Nitens

Vanilla Sweetgrass G5T5 S4? M 0 X

*Arrhenatherum elatius (L.) P.Beauv. ex J.Presl & C.Presl subsp. Elatius

Tall Oatgrass GNRTNR SE4 0 X

* Bromus inermis Leyss. Smooth Brome G5 SE5 8 X X

Calamagrostis canadensis (Michx.) P.Beauv. Bluejoint Reedgrass G5 S5 1 X X

* Dactylis glomerata L. Orchard Grass GNR SE5 7 X

* Echinochloa crus-galli (L.) P.Beauv. Large Barnyard Grass GNR SE5 2

* Elymus repens (L.) Gould Quackgrass GNR SE5 4

Eragrostis pectinacea (Michx.) Nees Tufted Lovegrass G5 S5 1

Glyceria striata (Lam.) Hitchc. var. striata Fowl Mannagrass G5 S5 1 X

Leersia oryzoides (L.) Sw. Rice Cutgrass G5 S5 0

Panicum capillare L. Common Panicgrass G5 S5 1

Panicum virgatum L. Old Switch Panicgrass G5 S5 0 X

P Phalaris arundinacea L. Reed Canarygrass G5 S5 4 X

* Phleum pratense L. subsp. pratense Common Timothy GNRTNR SE5 6 X

P Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud. Common Reed G5 S4? 0 X

* Poa compressa L. Canada Bluegrass GNR SE5 3

* Poa nemoralis L. Eurasian Woodland Bluegrass G5 SE4 1

Poa palustris L. Fowl Bluegrass G5 S5 1

P Poa pratensis L. Kentucky Bluegrass G5 S5 6

? Poa sp. Bluegrass GNR S? 2

Schizachyrium scoparium (Michx.) Nash var. scoparium

Little Bluestem G5T5 S4 0 X

Setaria pumila (Poir.) Roem. & Schult. subsp. pumila Yellow Foxtail GNRTNR SE5 1




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* Setaria viridis (L.) P.Beauv. var. viridis Green Foxtail GNRTNR SE5 2

Sanguinaria canadensis L. Bloodroot G5 S5 1

* Berberis vulgaris L. European Barberry GNR SE5 0 X

Caulophyllum giganteum (Farw.) Leconte & Blackwell

Giant Blue Cohosh G4G5 S5 0 X

Podophyllum peltatum L. May-apple G5 S5 1 X

Actaea pachypoda Elliott White Baneberry G5 S5 1

Actaea rubra (Aiton) Willd. subsp. rubra Red Baneberry G5T5 SNA 0 X

Actaea rubra f. neglecta (Gillman) B.L.Rob. White-fruited Red Baneberry GNA S5 1

Anemonastrum canadense (L.) Mosyakin Canada Anemone G5 S4 3 X

Anemone cylindrica A.Gray Long-headed Anemone G5 S5 0 X X

Anemone virginiana L. Tall Anemone G5 S5 3 X

Aquilegia canadensis L. Red Columbine G5 S5 1 X

Caltha palustris L. Yellow Marsh Marigold G5 S5 0 X

Clematis virginiana L. Virginia Clematis G5 S5 1 X

Hepatica acutiloba DC. Sharp-lobed Hepatica G5 S5 0 X

Ranunculus abortivus L. Kidney-leaved Buttercup G5 S5 0 X

* Ranunculus acris L. Tall Buttercup G5 SE5 3 X

Ranunculus recurvatus Poir. var. recurva-tus Hooked Buttercup G5T5 S5 1

* Ranunculus repens L. Creeping Buttercup GNR SE5 0 X

Thalictrum dioicum L. Early Meadow-rue G5 S5 1 X

Thalictrum pubescens Pursh Tall Meadow-rue G5 S5 1

* Pachysandra terminalis Siebold & Zucc. Japanese Spurge GNR SE1 1

Ribes americanum Mill. American Black Currant G5 S5 1 X

Ribes cynosbati L. Eastern Prickly Gooseberry G5 S5 2 X

* Ribes rubrum L. European Red Currant G4G5 SE5 1

? Ribes sp. Gooseberry/Currant GNR S? 2

Ribes triste Pall. Swamp Red Currant G5 S5 2

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch. ex DC. Virginia Creeper G5 S4? 9 X X

*Parthenocissus tricuspidata (Siebold & Zucc.) Planch.

Boston Ivy GNR SE1 0

Parthenocissus vitacea (Knerr) Hitchc. Thicket Creeper G5 S5 1 X

Vitis riparia Michx. Riverbank Grape G5 S5 R 9 X X

Gleditsia triacanthos L. Honey Locust G5 S2? 0 X




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* Lotus corniculatus L. Garden Bird’s-foot Trefoil GNR SE5 4 X

* Medicago lupulina L. Black Medick GNR SE5 5

* Medicago sativa L. subsp. sativa Alfalfa GNRTNR SE5 3 X

* Melilotus albus Medik. White Sweet-clover G5 SE5 4 X

* Robinia pseudoacacia L. Black Locust G5 SE5 3 X X

* Securigera varia (L.) Lassen Purple Crown-vetch GNR SE5 2 X

* Trifolium hybridum L. Alsike Clover GNR SE5 1

* Trifolium pratense L. Red Clover GNR SE5 7 X

* Trifolium repens L. White Clover GNR SE5 4 X

* Vicia cracca L. Tufted Vetch GNR SE5 7 X

* Agrimonia eupatoria L. European Agrimony GNR SE1 0

Agrimonia gryposepala Wallr. Hooked Agrimony G5 S5 2 X X

Amelanchier interior E.L. Nielsen Inland Serviceberry GNA SU 1

Amelanchier sanguinea (Pursh) DC. Round-leaved Serviceberry G5 S5 1

Amelanchier sp. Serviceberry sp. 0 X

* Crataegus monogyna Jacq. var. monogyna English Hawthorn G5TNR SE4 1

Crataegus punctata Jacq. Dotted Hawthorn G5 S5 2

? Crataegus sp. Hawthorn GNR S? 3

Fragaria vesca L. Woodland Strawberry G5 S5 M/R/S 1 X X

Fragaria virginiana Mill. Wild Strawberry G5 S5 M/R/S 4 X X

Geum aleppicum Jacq. Yellow Avens G5 S5 1

Geum canadense Jacq. Canada Avens G5 S5 2

Geum triflorum Pursh var. triflorum Three-flowered Avens G5T5 S4 0 X

* Geum urbanum L. Wood Avens G5 SE3 1

* Malus pumila Mill. Common Apple G5 SE4 5

* Potentilla argentea L. Silvery Cinquefoil GNR SE5 2

Potentilla norvegica L. Rough Cinquefoil G5 S5 2

* Potentilla recta L. Sulphur Cinquefoil GNR SE5 6 X

*Poterium sanguisorba var. polygamum (Waldst. & Kit.) Visiani

Small Burnet G5TNR SE4 0 X

Prunus serotina Ehrh. var. serotina Black Cherry G5T5 S5 1 X

Prunus virginiana L. var. virginiana Chokecherry G5T5 S5 7 X

* Pyrus communis L. Common Pear G5 SE4 0 X

Rosa blanda Aiton Smooth Rose G5 S5 1

? Rosa sp. Rose GNR S? 1




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Rubus idaeus L. Red Raspberry G5 S5 3

Rubus idaeus subsp. strigosus (Michx.) Focke North American Red Raspberry G5T5 S5 0 X

Rubus occidentalis L. Black Raspberry G5 S5 0 X

Rubus pubescens Raf. Dwarf Raspberry G5 S5 0 X

Rubus sp. Raspberry GNR S? 2

* Sorbaria sorbifolia (L.) A. Braun False Spiraea G5 SE4 0 X

* Sorbus aucuparia L. European Mountain-ash G5 SE4 1

Sorbus decora (Sarg.) C.K.Schneid. Showy Mountain-ash G5 S5 1

* Rhamnus cathartica L. European Buckthorn GNR SE5 9 X X

Ulmus americana L. White Elm G4 S5 R/M 7 X X X

Ulmus rubra Muhlenb. Slippery Elm G4 S5 R/M 0 X X

* Cannabis sativa L. Hemp GNR SE1 1

Boehmeria cylindrica (L.) Swartz Small-spike False Nettle GNR S5 0 X

Laportea canadensis (L.) Wedd. Canada Wood Nettle G5 S5 0 X

Pilea pumila (L.) A.Gray Canada Clearweed G5 S5 1

Urtica dioica L. Stinging Nettle G5 S5 1

Fagus grandifolia Ehrh. American Beech G5 S5 1 X X

Quercus alba L. White Oak G5 S5 R 1 X X

Quercus macrocarpa Michx. Quercus rubra L. Bur Oak G5 S5 R 2 X X

Quercus sp. Northern Red Oak G5 S5 R 1 X X

Carya cordiformis (Wangenh.) K.Koch Oak Species UNK UNK R 0 X

Juglans cinerea Butternut G3 S2? END END X

Juglans nigra L. Bitternut Hickory G5 S5 1 X

Betula alleghaniensis Britton Black Walnut G5 S4? 1

Betula papyrifera Marshall Yellow Birch G5 S5 1 X X

Carpinus caroliniana subsp. virginiana (Marshall) Furlow

Paper Birch G5 S5 M/R 3 X X X

Ostrya virginiana (Mill.) K.Koch Blue-beech G5T5 S5 0 X

* Celastrus orbiculatus Thunb. Eastern Hop-hornbeam G5 S5 1 X

Celastrus scandens L. Oriental Bittersweet GNR SE2 1 X

* Euonymus alatus (Thunb.) Siebold Climbing Bittersweet G5 S5 M? 3 X X

* Hypericum perforatum L. subsp. perforatum Winged Euonymus GNR SE2 0 X

Viola labradorica Schrank Common St. John’s-wort GNR SE5 7

Viola odorata L. Labrador Violet G5 S5 0 X

Viola pubescens Aiton English Violet GNR SE2 1

* Viola tricolor L. var. tricolor Downy Yellow Violet G5 S5 1




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? Rosa sp. Rose GNR S? 1

Rubus idaeus L. Red Raspberry G5 S5 3

Rubus idaeus subsp. strigosus (Michx.) Focke North American Red Raspberry G5T5 S5 0 X

Rubus occidentalis L. Black Raspberry G5 S5 0 X

Rubus pubescens Raf. Dwarf Raspberry G5 S5 0 X

Rubus sp. Raspberry GNR S? 2

* Sorbaria sorbifolia (L.) A. Braun False Spiraea G5 SE4 0 X

* Sorbus aucuparia L. European Mountain-ash G5 SE4 1

Sorbus decora (Sarg.) C.K.Schneid. Showy Mountain-ash G5 S5 1

* Rhamnus cathartica L. European Buckthorn GNR SE5 9 X X

Ulmus americana L. White Elm G4 S5 R/M 7 X X X

Ulmus rubra Muhlenb. Slippery Elm G4 S5 R/M 0 X X

* Cannabis sativa L. Hemp GNR SE1 1

Boehmeria cylindrica (L.) Swartz Small-spike False Nettle GNR S5 0 X

Laportea canadensis (L.) Wedd. Canada Wood Nettle G5 S5 0 X

Pilea pumila (L.) A.Gray Canada Clearweed G5 S5 1

Urtica dioica L. Stinging Nettle G5 S5 1

Fagus grandifolia Ehrh. American Beech G5 S5 1 X X

Quercus alba L. White Oak G5 S5 R 1 X X

Quercus macrocarpa Michx. Bur Oak G5 S5 R 2 X X

Quercus rubra L. Northern Red Oak G5 S5 R 1 X X

Quercus sp. Oak Species UNK UNK R 0 X

Carya cordiformis (Wangenh.) K.Koch Bitternut Hickory G5 S5 1 X

Juglans nigra L. Black Walnut G5 S4? 1

Betula alleghaniensis Britton Yellow Birch G5 S5 1 X X

Betula papyrifera Marshall Paper Birch G5 S5 M/R 3 X X X

Carpinus caroliniana subsp. virginiana (Marshall) Furlow

Blue-beech G5T5 S5 0 X

Ostrya virginiana (Mill.) K.Koch Eastern Hop-hornbeam G5 S5 1 X

* Celastrus orbiculatus Thunb. Oriental Bittersweet GNR SE2 1 X

Celastrus scandens L. Climbing Bittersweet G5 S5 M? 3 X X

* Euonymus alatus (Thunb.) Siebold Winged Euonymus GNR SE2 0 X

* Hypericum perforatum L. subsp. perforatum Common St. John’s-wort GNR SE5 7

Viola labradorica Schrank Labrador Violet G5 S5 0 X

Viola odorata L. English Violet GNR SE2 1




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s Viola pubescens Aiton Downy Yellow Violet G5 S5 1 X

* Viola tricolor L. var. tricolor Johnny-jump-up GNR SE2 0 X

Populus balsamifera L. Balsam Poplar G5 S5 4 X X

Populus deltoides W.Bartram ex Marshall Eastern Cottonwood G5 S5 1

Populus grandidentata Michx. Large-tooth Aspen G5 S5 2 X X

Populus tremuloides Michx. Trembling Aspen G5 S5 7 X X

Salix bebbiana Sarg. Bebb’s Willow G5 S5 3

Salix discolor Muhlenb. Pussy Willow G5 S5 2 X

Salix eriocephala Michx. Cottony Willow G5 S5 2 X X

Salix interior Rowlee Sandbar Willow GNR S5 2

Salix petiolaris Sm. Meadow Willow G5 S5 4 X

? Salix sp. Willow GNR S? 1

* Salix x fragilis L. Hybrid White Willow GNA SNA 2

* Euphorbia cyparissias L. Cypress Spurge G5 SE5 1 X

Geranium robertianum L. Herb-Robert G5 S5 2 X

Lythrum alatum Pursh var. alatum Winged Loosestrife G5T5 S3 0 X

* Lythrum salicaria L. Purple Loosestrife G5 SE5 2 X

Circaea canadensis (L.) Hill subsp. cana-densis Canada Enchanter’s Nightshade GNR S5 4

Epilobium coloratum Biehler Purple-veined Willowherb G5 S5 2

* Epilobium hirsutum L. Hairy Willowherb GNR SE5 1 X X

Oenothera parviflora L. Small-flowered Evening Primrose G5 S5 1

Cotinus coggygria Scop. European Smoketree GNR SE1 0 X X

Rhus typhina L. Staghorn Sumac G5 S5 R/M 7 X X X

Toxicodendron radicans (L.) Kuntze var. radicans Eastern Poison Ivy G5T5 S5 1 X

Toxicodendron radicans var. rydbergii (Small ex Rydb.) Erskine

Western Poison Ivy G5T5 S5 6 X X

Acer negundo L. Manitoba Maple G5 S5 5 X X

* Acer platanoides L. Norway Maple GNR SE5 1 X

Acer rubrum L. Red Maple G5 S5 0 X

Acer saccharinum L. Silver Maple G5 S5 R/M 1 X X

Acer saccharum Marshall Sugar Maple G5 S5 6 X X

* Acer tataricum subsp. ginnala (Maxim.) Wesmael Amur maple GNRTNR SE1 1 X

Acer x freemanii E. Murray Freeman’s Maple GNA SNA 2

Zanthoxylum americanum Mill. Northern Prickly Ash G5 S5 0 X




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* Malva alcea L. Vervian mallow GNR SE1 0 X

* Malva moschata L. Musk mallow GNR SE5 2 X X

* Malva neglecta Wallr. Common Mallow GNR SE5 0 X

Tilia americana L. American Basswood G5 S5 5 X X

Dirca palustris L. Eastern Leatherwood G4 S4 0 X X

* Alliaria petiolata (M.Bieb.) Cavara & Grande Garlic Mustard GNR SE5 2

* Barbarea vulgaris W.T.Aiton Bitter Wintercress GNR SE5 2 X

* Brassica rapa L. Field Mustard GNR SE5 1

Cardamine diphylla (Michx.) Alph.Wood Two-leaved Toothwort G5 S5 1

* Draba verna L. Spring Draba GNR SE5 0 X

Erysimum cheiranthoides L. Wormseed Wallflower G5 S5 1

* Hesperis matronalis L. Dame’s Rocket G4G5 SE5 2 X

Lepidium virginicum L. subsp. virginicum Poor-man’s Peppergrass G5T5 S5 1

Nasturtium officinale W.T.Aiton Watercress GNR SE 0

Thlaspi arvense L. Field Pennycress GNR SE5 1 X

P Polygonum aviculare L. Prostrate Knotweed G5 S4? 1

* Reynoutria japonica Houtt. var. japonica Japanese Knotweed GNR SE5 0 X

* Rumex crispus L. Curled Dock GNR SE5 3 X

* Cerastium tomentosum L. Snow-in-summer GNR SE2 1 X X

* Dianthus armeria L. subsp. armeria Deptford Pink GNRTNR SE5 0 X

* Saponaria officinalis L. Bouncing-bet GNR SE5 2

* Silene latifolia Poir. White Campion GNR SE5 0 X

* Silene vulgaris (Moench) Garcke Bladder Campion GNR SE5 3 X

Amaranthus albus L. White Amaranth GNR SE5 1

Atriplex patula L. Spear Saltbush G5 SE5 1

Chenopodium album L. Common Lamb’s-quarters G5 SE5 1

P Oxybasis glauca (L.) S.Fuentes, Uotila & Borsch Oak-leaved Goosefoot G5 S4? 1

Cornus alternifolia L.f. Alternate-leaved Dogwood G5 S5 2 X X

Cornus obliqua Raf. Silky Dogwood G5 S5 2 X

Cornus racemosa Lam. Grey Dogwood G5 S5 3

Cornus rugosa Lam. Round-leaved Dogwood G5 S5 0 X

Cornus sericea L. Red-osier Dogwood G5 S5 6 X X X

Impatiens capensis Meerb. Spotted Jewelweed G5 S5 2 X

Monotropa uniflora L. Indian Pipe G5 S5 0 X

Pyrola elliptica Nutt. Shinleaf G5 S5 0 X




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Galium aparine L. Common Bedstraw G5 S5 1 X

Galium asprellum Michx. Rough Bedstraw G5 S5 1

* Galium mollugo L. Smooth Bedstraw GNR SE5 1 X

* Galium odoratum (L.) Scop. Sweet-scented Bedstraw GNR SE1 0 X

Galium palustre L. Common Marsh Bedstraw G5 S5 2

? Galium sp. Bedstraw GNR S? 1

Galium triflorum Michx. Three-flowered Bedstraw G5 S5 0 X

Gentiana andrewsii Griseb. var. andrewsii Andrews’ Bottle Gentian G5?T5? S4 0 X

Apocynum androsaemifolium L. subsp. an-drosaemifolium

Spreading Dogbane G5 S5 1 X

Asclepias syriaca L. Common Milkweed G5 S5 8 X X

* Vinca minor L. Lesser Periwinkle GNR SE5 1

* Vincetoxicum rossicum (Kleopow) Barbar-icz European Swallowwort GNR SE5 6 X X

* Cynoglossum officinale L. Common Hound’s-tongue GNR SE5 0 X X

* Echium vulgare L. Common Viper’s Bugloss GNR SE5 5 X

Hydrophyllum virginianum L. var. virgini-anum Virginia Waterleaf G5T5 S5 1 X

* Lithospermum officinale L. European Gromwell GNR SE5 1

* Convolvulus arvensis L. Field Bindweed GNR SE5 0 X

* Nicotiana rustica L. Wild Tobacco GU SE1 M 0 X

Physalis heterophylla Nees Clammy Ground-cherry G5 S4 R 2 X

Physalis longifolia var. subglabrata (Mack. & Bush) Cronquist

Long-leaved Ground-cherry G5T4T5 S4 R 1 X X X

Physalis sp. Ground-cherry Species UNK UNK R 0 X

* Solanum dulcamara L. Bittersweet Nightshade GNR SE5 5 X X

Solanum ptychanthum Dunal ex DC. Eastern Black Nightshade G5 S4 1

Fraxinus americana L. White Ash G5 S4 S/R/M 8 X X X

Fraxinus nigra Marshall Black Ash G5 S3 S/R/M 1 X X X

Fraxinus pennsylvanica Marshall Red Ash G5 S4 S/R/M 6 X X

Fraxinus sp. Ash Species UNK UNK S/R/M 0 X X

* Syringa vulgaris L. Common Lilac GNR SE5 5 X X

Chelone glabra L. White Turtlehead G5 S5 1

* Linaria vulgaris Mill. Butter-and-eggs GNR SE5 6 X

Penstemon digitalis Nutt. ex Sims Foxglove Beardtongue G5 S4 0 X X

* Plantago lanceolata L. English Plantain G5 SE5 M 2 X X

* Plantago major L. Common Plantain G5 SE5 M 3 X X




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Plantago rugelii Decne. Rugel’s Plantain G5 S5 M 1 X

Plantago sp. Plantain Species UNIK UNK M 0 X

* Verbascum thapsus L. subsp. thapsus Great Mullein GNR SE5 M 3 X X

Verbena hastata L. Blue Vervain G5 S5 1

Verbena stricta Vent. Hoary Vervain G5 S4 0 X X

Verbena urticifolia L. White Vervain G5 S5 1

Clinopodium vulgare L. Wild Basil G5 S5 0 X

* Galeopsis bifida Boenn. Bifid Hemp-nettle GNR SE 0 X

* Glechoma hederacea L. Ground-ivy GNR SE5 0 X

* Lamium amplexicaule L. Common Dead-nettle GNR SE3 0 X X

* Leonurus cardiaca L. subsp. cardiaca Common Motherwort GNRTNR SE5 1 X

Lycopus uniflorus Michx. Northern Water-horehound G5 S5 2 X

Mentha canadensis L. Canada Mint G5 S5 0 X

Monarda fistulosa L. Wild Bergamot G5 S5 1 X

* Nepeta cataria L. Catnip GNR SE5 2 X

P Prunella vulgaris L. Common Self-heal G5 S5 4 X

Prunella vulgaris subsp. lanceolata (W.P.C.Barton) Piper & Beattie

Lance-leaved Self-heal G5T5 S5 1

Scutellaria lateriflora L. Mad-dog Skullcap G5 S5 0 X

Epifagus virginiana (L.) W.P.C. Barton Beechdrops G5 S5 0 X

* Euphrasia stricta D. Wolff ex J.F. Lehmann Drug Eyebright GNRQ SE4? 1 X

* Campanula glomerata L. subsp. glomerata Clustered Bellflower GNRTNR SE1 0 X

* Campanula rapunculoides L. Creeping Bellflower GNR SE5 1 X

Achillea borealis Bong. var. borealis Woolly Yarrow GNRT5 S5 7 M X

* Achillea millefolium L. Common Yarrow G5 SE 4 M X X

Ageratina altissima (L.) R.M.King & H.Rob. var. altissima

Common White Snakeroot G5T5 S5 0 X

Ambrosia artemisiifolia L. Common Ragweed G5 S5 2

Antennaria sp. Pussytoes Species UNK UNK M 0 M X

* Arctium minus (Hill) Bernh. Common Burdock GNR SE5 2 X

* Artemisia vulgaris L. Common Wormwood GU SE5 0 X

Bidens frondosa L. Devil’s Beggarticks G5 S5 1

* Carduus nutans L. Nodding Thistle GNR SE5 2 X

*Centaurea stoebe subsp. micranthos (S.G. Gmel. ex Gugler) Hayek

Spotted Knapweed GNRTNR SE5 1

* Cichorium intybus L. Wild Chicory GNR SE5 1 X




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* Cirsium arvense (L.) Scop. Canada Thistle GNR SE5 8 X

* Cirsium vulgare (Savi) Ten. Bull Thistle GNR SE5 5 X

Erigeron annuus (L.) Pers. Annual Fleabane G5 S5 4 X

Erigeron philadelphicus L. var. philadelphi-cus Philadelphia Fleabane G5T5 S5 1 X

Erigeron pulchellus Michx. var. pulchellus Robin’s-plantain Fleabane G5T5 S5 1

Erigeron strigosus Muhlenb. ex Willd. Rough Fleabane G5 S5 3

Eupatorium perfoliatum L. Common Boneset G5 S5 1 X

Eurybia macrophylla (L.) Cass. Large-leaved Aster G5 S5 0

Euthamia graminifolia (L.) Nutt. Grass-leaved Goldenrod G5 S5 4

Eutrochium maculatum (L.) E.E.Lamont Spotted Joe Pye Weed G5 S5 3

* Galinsoga quadriradiata Rúiz & Pavón Hairy Galinsoga GNR SE5 1

* Inula helenium L. Elecampane GNR SE5 1 X

Lactuca biennis (Moench) Fernald Tall Blue Lettuce G5 S5 1

? Lactuca sp. Lettuce GNR S? 1

* Leucanthemum vulgare Lam. Oxeye Daisy GNR SE5 6 X

* Pilosella aurantiaca (L.) F.W. Shultz & Sch.Bip. Orange Hawkweed GNR SE5 0 X

* Pilosella caespitosa (Dumort.) P.D. Sell & C. West Meadow Hawkweed GNR S5 6

Rudbeckia hirta var. pulcherrima Farw. Black-eyed Susan G5T5 S5 2 X

Solidago altissima L. Tall Goldenrod G5 S5 7

Solidago canadensis L. Canada Goldenrod G5 S5 8

Solidago flexicaulis L. Zigzag Goldenrod G5 S5 5 X

Solidago gigantea Aiton Giant Goldenrod G5 S5 1 X

Solidago juncea Aiton Early Goldenrod G5 S5 2 X X

Solidago nemoralis Aiton Grey-stemmed Goldenrod G5 S5 3 X

Solidago rugosa Mill. Rough-stemmed Goldenrod G5 S5 2

? Solidago sp. Goldenrod GNR S? 7

* Sonchus arvensis L. Field Sow-thistle GNR SE5 2

Symphyotrichum cordifolium (L.) G.L.Nesom Heart-leaved Aster G5 S5 R/M 6 X X

Symphyotrichum ericoides (L.) G.L.Nesom White Heath Aster G5 S5 R/M 4 X X

Symphyotrichum firmum (Nees) G.L.Nesom Glossy-leaved Aster G5T5 S4? R/M 0 X

Symphyotrichum laeve (L.) Á.Löve & D.Löve var. laeve

Smooth Aster G5T5 S5 R/M 1

Symphyotrichum lanceolatum (Willd.) G.L.Nesom White Panicled Aster G5 S5 R/M 3 X X




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Calico Aster G5 S5 R/M 8 X

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (L.) G.L.Nesom New England Aster G5 S5 R/M 8 X X X

Symphyotrichum pilosum (Willd.) G.L.Nesom Old Field Aster G5 S5 R/M 7 X

Symphyotrichum puniceum (L.) Á.Löve & D.Löve var. puniceum

Purple-stemmed Aster G5T5 S5 R/M 4 X

? Symphyotrichum sp. Aster GNR S? R/M 4 X

Symphyotrichum urophyllum (Lindl. ex DC.) G.L.Nesom

Arrow-leaved Aster G4G5 S4 R/M 2 X X

Symphyotrichum x amethystinum (Nutt.) G.L.Nesom

Amethyst Aster GNA SNA R/M 2 X X

* Taraxacum erythrospermum Andrz. Red-seeded Dandelion GNR SE5 1

* Taraxacum officinale F.H.Wigg. Common Dandelion G5 SE5 8

* Tragopogon dubius Scop. Yellow Goatsbeard GNR SE5 3 X

* Tragopogon pratensis L. Meadow Goatsbeard GNR SE5 0 X

* Tussilago farfara L. Coltsfoot GNR SE5 1 X

Viburnum lentago L. Nannyberry G5 S5 0 X

p Viburnum opulus L. Cranberry Viburnum G5 S5 3 X

Diervilla lonicera Mill. Northern Bush-honeysuckle G5 S5 0 X

* Lonicera maackii (Rupr.) Herder Maack’s Honeysuckle GNR SE2 1

* Lonicera morrowii A.Gray Morrow’s Honeysuckle GNR SE3 2

? Lonicera sp. Honeysuckle GNR S? 3

* Lonicera tatarica L. Tartarian Honeysuckle GNR SE5 7 X X

* Lonicera x bella Zabel Bell’s Honeysuckle GNA SNA 3 X

P Symphoricarpos albus (L.) S.F. Blake Thin-leaved Snowberry G5 S5 1

* Aegopodium podagraria L. Goutweed GNR SE5 0 X

* Daucus carota L. Wild Carrot GNR SE5 8 X

Sanicula marilandica L. Maryland Sanicle G5 S5 1



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Bird Anser caerulescens Snow Goose G5 S5B 0 X

Bird Branta canadensis Canada Goose G5 S5 0 X X

Bird Aix sponsa Wood Duck G5 S5 0 X X

Bird Anas platyrhynchos Mallard G5 S5 0 X X

Bird Spatula discors Blue-winged Teal G5 S4 0 X

Bird Anas crecca Green-winged Teal G5 S4 0 X

Bird Bucephala albeola Bufflehead G5 S4 0 X

Bird Bucephala clangula Common Goldeneye G5 S5 0 X

** Bird Mergus merganser Common Merganser G5 S5B,S5N 0 X X

Bird Bonasa umbellus Ruffed Grouse G5 S4 1 X X

Bird Meleagris gallopavo Wild Turkey G5 S5 R 0 X X

** Bird Gavia immer Common Loon G5 S5B,S5N NAR 0 X

Bird Podilymbus podiceps Pied-billed Grebe G5 S4B,S4N 0 X X

Bird Podiceps auritus Horned Grebe G5 S1B, S4N SC SC X

Bird Phalacrocorax auritus Double-crested Cormorant G5 S5B NAR NAR 0 X

** Bird Botaurus lentiginosus American Bittern G5 S4B 0 X

** Bird Ixobrychus exilis Least Bittern G4G5 S4B THR THR 0 X X

Bird Ardea herodias Great Blue Heron G5 S4 3 X

Bird Butorides virescens Green Heron G5 S4B 0 X X

Bird Cathartes aura Turkey Vulture G5 S5B 1 X X

Bird Pandion haliaetus Osprey G5 S5B 0 X X

Bird Aquila chrysaetos Golden Eagle G5 S2B END X

Bird Haliaeetus leucocephalus Bald Eagle G5 S2N,S4B NAR SC 0 X X

Bird Circus cyaneus Northern Harrier G5 S4B NAR NAR 0 X X

Bird Antrostomus vociferus Eastern Whip-Poor-Will G5 S4B THR THR X

Bird Accipiter striatus Sharp-shinned Hawk G5 S5 NAR NAR 0 X X

** Bird Accipiter cooperii Cooper’s Hawk G5 S4 NAR NAR 1 X X X

Bird Chordeiles minor Common Nighthawk G5 S4B SC SC X

** Bird Buteo platypterus Broad-winged Hawk G5 S5B 0 X

Bird Buteo jamaicensis Red-tailed Hawk G5 S5 NAR NAR 1 X

Bird Falco sparverius American Kestrel G5 S4 0 X

Bird Falco columbarius Merlin G5 S5B NAR NAR 0 X

Bird Falco peregrinus Peregrine Falcon G4 S3B SC THR 0 X X

Bird Rallus limicola Virginia Rail G5 S5B 0 X

Table E-2: Secondary Source Species Records – Fauna. iNaturalist, ITK and Other are occurrence data within the Symons Campus; atlases are general area occurrence records. TAP w Species identifies how may TAP have a record of this species based on field surveys completed for the TLNAP.





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Bird Porzana carolina Sora G5 S4B 0 X

Bird Gallinula galeata Common Gallinule G5 S4B 0 X

** Bird Grus canadensis Sandhill Crane G5 S5B NAR 0 X

Bird Charadrius vociferus Killdeer G5 S5B,S5N 1

Bird Actitis macularius Spotted Sandpiper G5 S5 0 X

** Bird Bartramia longicauda Upland Sandpiper G5 S4B 0 X

Bird Calidris alpina Dunlin G5 S4B,S5N 0 X X

Bird Gallinago delicata Wilson’s Snipe G5 S5B 0

Bird Scolopax minor American Woodcock G5 S4B 2 X X

Bird Larus delawarensis Ring-billed Gull G5 S5B,S4N 0 X X

Bird Larus argentatus Herring Gull G5 S5B,S5N 0 X

** Bird Chlidonias niger Black Tern G4 S3B NAR SC 0 X

Bird Hydroprogne caspia Caspian Tern G5 S3B NAR X

* Bird Columba livia Rock Pigeon G5 SNA 2 X X

Bird Zenaida macroura Mourning Dove G5 S5 2 X X X

Bird Coccyzus erythropthalmus Black-billed Cuckoo G5 S5B 1 X

Bird Bubo virginianus Great Horned Owl G5 S4 0 X X

** Bird Strix varia Barred Owl G5 S5 1 X X

Bird Chaetura pelagica Chimney Swift G4G5 S4B,S4N THR THR 0 X X

Bird Archilochus colubris Ruby-throated Hummingbird G5 S5B 0 X

Bird Megaceryle alcyon Belted Kingfisher G5 S4B 1 X X

Bird Melanerpes erythrocephalus Red-headed Woodpecker G5 S4B 0 X X

Bird Melanerpes carolinus Red-bellied Woodpecker G5 S4 0 X

Bird Sphyrapicus variusn Yellow-bellied Sapsucker G5 S5B 0 X X

Bird Picoides pubescens Downy Woodpecker G5 S5 0 X X

Bird Picoides villosus Hairy Woodpecker G5 S5 4 X X

Bird Colaptes auratus Northern Flicker G5 S4B 4 X X

Bird Dryocopus pileatus Pileated Woodpecker G5 S5 1 X X

Bird Contopus virens Eastern Wood-pewee G5 S4B SC SC 1 X X X X

Bird Contopus cooperi Olive-sided Flycatcher G4 S4B SC SC X

Bird Empidonax alnorum Alder Flycatcher G5 S5B 3 X

Bird Empidonax traillii Willow Flycatcher G5 S5B 0 X

Bird Empidonax minimus Least Flycatcher G5 S4B 0 X X

Bird Sayornis phoebe Eastern Phoebe G5 S5B 2 X X

Bird Tyrannus tyrannus Eastern Kingbird G5 S4B 4 X X X





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Bird Myiarchus crinitus Great Crested Flycatcher G5 S4B 5 X X

Bird Lanius borealis Northern Shrike G5 SNA 0 X

** Bird Vireo solitarius Blue-headed Vireo G5 S5B 0 X

Bird Vireo gilvus Warbling Vireo G5 S5B 4 X

Bird Vireo olivaceus Red-eyed Vireo G5 S5B 7 X

Bird Cyanocitta cristata Blue Jay G5 S5 6 X X X

Bird Corvus brachyrhynchos American Crow G5 S5B 5 X X

Bird Corvus corax Common Raven G5 S5 1

Bird Eremophila alpestris Horned Lark G5 S5B 0 X

Bird Progne subis Purple Martin G5 S3S4B 0 X

Bird Tachycineta bicolor Tree Swallow G5 S4B 2 X X

Bird Stelgidopteryx serripennis Northern Rough-winged Swallow G5 S4B 1 X X

Bird Riparia riparia Bank Swallow G5 THR THR THR 0 X

Bird Petrochelidon pyrrhonota Cliff Swallow G5 S4B 1 X X

Bird Hirundo rustica Barn Swallow G5 S4B 2 X X X

Bird Poecile atricapillus Black-capped Chickadee G5 S5 8 X X

** Bird Sitta canadensis Red-breasted Nuthatch G5 S5 1 X X X

** Bird Sitta carolinensis White-breasted Nuthatch G5 S5 0 X X X

** Bird Certhia americana Brown Creeper G5 S5B 0 X X

Bird Thryothorus ludovicianus Carolina Wren G5 S4 0 X

Bird Troglodytes aedon House Wren G5 S5B 8 X X

** Bird Troglodytes hiemalis Winter Wren G5 S5B 1 X

Bird Cistothorus platensis Sedge Wren G5 S4B NAR NAR 0 X

Bird Cistothorus palustris Marsh Wren G5 S4B 0 X

Bird Sialia sialis Eastern Bluebird G5 S5B NAR NAR 0 X X

** Bird Catharus fuscescens Veery G5 S4B 1 X

Bird Hylocichla mustelina Wood Thrush G4 S4B THR SC 2 X X X

Bird Turdus migratorius American Robin G5 S5B 7 X X

Bird Dumetella carolinensis Gray Catbird G5 S4B 6 X X X

Bird Toxostoma rufum Brown Thrasher G5 S4B 2 X X

* Bird Sturnus vulgaris European Starling G5 SNA 2 X X

Bird Bombycilla cedrorum Cedar Waxwing G5 S5B 3 X X

Bird Oreothlypis ruficapilla Nashville Warbler G5 S5B 4 X

Bird Setophaga petechia Yellow Warbler G5 S5B 9 X X





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Bird Setophaga pensylvanica Chestnut-sided Warbler G5 S5B 2 X

** Bird Setophaga magnolia Magnolia Warbler G5 S5B 1

Bird Setophaga coronata Yellow-rumped Warbler G5 S5B 0 X

** Bird Setophaga virens Black-throated Green Warbler G5 S5B 2 X X

** Bird Setophaga fusca Blackburnian Warbler G5 S5B 0 X

** Bird Setophaga pinus Pine Warbler G5 S5B 2 X X

Bird Mniotilta varia Black-and-white Warbler G5 S5B 3 X X

Bird Setophaga ruticilla American Redstart G5 S5B 7 X X

Bird Seiurus aurocapilla Ovenbird G5 S4B 4 X

Bird Parkesia noveboracensis Northern Waterthrush G5 S5B 2 X

Bird Geothlypis philadelphia Mourning Warbler G5 S4B 2 X

Bird Geothlypis trichas Common Yellowthroat G5 S5B 5 X X

** Bird Cardellina canadensis Canada Warbler G5 S4B THR SC 0 X X

** Bird Piranga olivacea Scarlet Tanager G5 S4B 0 X

Bird Spizella arborea American Tree Sparrow G5 S4B 0 X X

Bird Spizella passerina Chipping Sparrow G5 S5B 4 X X

Bird Spizella pusilla Field Sparrow G5 S4B 4 X X

Bird Pooecetes gramineus Vesper Sparrow G5 S4B 1 X

** Bird Passerculus sandwichensis Savannah Sparrow G5 S4B 3 X X

** Bird Ammodramus savannarum Grasshopper Sparrow G5 S4B SC SC 0 X

Bird Melospiza melodia Song Sparrow G5 S5B 7 X X X

Bird Melospiza lincolnii Lincoln’s Sparrow G5 S5B 0 X

Bird Melospiza georgiana Swamp Sparrow G5 S5B 2 X X

Bird Zonotrichia albicollis White-throated Sparrow G5 S5B 0 X X

Bird Zonotrichia leucophrys White-crowned Sparrow G5 S4B 0 X

Bird Junco hyemalis Dark-eyed Junco G5 S5B 0 X X

Bird Cardinalis cardinalis Northern Cardinal G5 S5 8 X X X

Bird Pheucticus ludovicianus Rose-breasted Grosbeak G5 S4B 2 X X

Bird Passerina cyanea Indigo Bunting G5 S4B 2 X X

** Bird Dolichonyx oryzivorus Bobolink G5 S4B THR THR 1 X X X X

Bird Agelaius phoeniceus Red-winged Blackbird G5 S4 5 X X X

** Bird Sturnella magna Eastern Meadowlark G5 S4B THR THR 1 X X X

Bird Euphagus carolinus Rusty Blackbird G4 S4B SC SC X





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Bird Quiscalus quiscula Common Grackle G5 S5B 4 X X

Bird Molothrus ater Brown-headed Cowbird G5 S4B 4 X X

Bird Icterus galbula Baltimore Oriole G5 S4B 7 X X

Bird Pinicola enucleator Pine Grosbeak G5 S4B 0 X

Bird Haemorphous purpureus Purple Finch G5 S4B 1 X

Bird Haemorhous mexicanus House Finch G5 SNA 1 X

* Bird Acanthis flammea Common Redpoll G5 S4B 0 X X

Bird Acanthis hornemanni Hoary Redpoll G5 SNA 0 X

Bird Spinus pinus Pine Siskin G5 S4B 0 X

Bird Spinus tristis American Goldfinch G5 S5B 8 X X X

Bird Coccothraustes vespertinus Evening Grosbeak G5 S4B SC SC 0 X X X

* Bird Passer domesticus House Sparrow G5 SNA 0 X

Mammal Blarina brevicauda Northern Short-tailed Shrew G5 S5 0 X

Mammal Myotis lucifugus Little Brown Myotis G3 S3 END END X

Mammal Perimyotis subflavus Tri-coloured Bat G2 S3 END END X

Mammal Lasiurus borealis Eastern Red Bat G3G4 S4 7 X

Mammal Sylvilagus floridanus Eastern Cottontail G5 S5 0 X

** Mammal Glaucomys sabrinus Northern Flying Squirrel G5 S5 0 X

Mammal Marmota monax Groundhog (Woodchuck) G5 S5 1 X

Mammal Sciurus carolinensis Eastern Gray Squirrel G5 S5 0 X

Mammal Tamias striatus Eastern Chipmunk G5 S5 0 X

Mammal Tamiasciurus hudsonicus Red Squirrel G5 S5 0 X X

Mammal Castor canadensis Beaver G5 S5 0 X

Mammal Ondatra zibethicus Muskrat G5 S5 0 X

Mammal Peromyscus maniculatus Deer Mouse G5 S5 3 X

Mammal Erethizon dorsatum Porcupine G5 S4 1 X X

Mammal Unknown Canidae Species UNK UNK 2

Mammal Canis latrans Coyote G5 S5 0 X X

Mammal Vulpes vulpes Red Fox G5 S5 2 X X

Mammal Ursus americanus American Black Bear G5 S5 NAR NAR 0 X

Mammal Procyon lotor Raccoon G5 S5 0 X

Mammal Lontra canadensis North American River Otter G5 S5 0 X

Mammal Mephitis mephitis Striped Skunk G5 S5 0 X





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Mammal Neovison vison American Mink G5 S4 0 X

** Mammal Pekania pennanti Fisher G5 S5 0 X

Mammal Odocoileus virginianus White-tailed Deer G5 S5 R/S 6 X X X

Amphibian Ambystoma jeffersonianum-lateraleJefferson X Blue-spotted Salamander, Blue-spotted genome dominates

GNA S4 0 X X

Amphibian Ambystoma laterale Blue-spotted Salamander G5 S4 0 X X X

Amphibian Plethodon cinereus Eastern Red-backed Salamander G5 S5 0 X

Amphibian Pseudacris crucifer Spring Peeper G5 S5 0 X X X X

Amphibian Anaxyrus americanus American Toad G5 S5 0 X X X

Amphibian Hyla versicolor Gray Treefrog G5 S5 X X X

** Amphibian Pseudacris maculataWestern Chorus Frog (Great Lakes/ St. Lawrence population)

G5TNR S4 THR NAR 0 X X X

Amphibian Lithobates clamitans Green Frog G5 S5 0 X X X

** Amphibian Lithobates pipiens Northern Leopard Frog G5 S5 NAR 1 X X X

** Amphibian Lithobates septentrionalis Mink Frog G5 S5 0 X X

** Amphibian Lithobates sylvaticus Wood Frog G5 S5 0 X X X

Reptile Chelydra serpentina Snapping Turtle G5 S4 S SC SC 0 X X X

Reptile Sternotherus odoratus Eastern Musk Turtle G5 S3 S SC THR 0 X X

Reptile Chrysemys picta marginata Midland Painted Turtle G5T5 S4 S 0 X X X X

Reptile Emydoidea blandingii Blanding’s Turtle G4 S3 S THR THR 0 X X

** Reptile Graptemys geographica Northern Map Turtle G5 S3 S SC SC 0 X X

* Reptile Trachemys scripta Pond Slider G5 SNA S 0 X

Reptile Plestiodon fasciatus pop. 1Common Five-lined Skink (Great Lakes St. Lawrence / Southern Shield Population)

G5T3 S3 SC SC 0

Reptile Lampropeltis triangulum Eastern Milksnake G5 S4 SC 0 X X X X

Reptile Storeria occipitomaculata Red-bellied Snake G5 S5 0 X X

Reptile Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis Eastern Gartersnake G5T5 S5 1 X X

* Fish Cyprinus carpio Common Carp G5 S4 0 X

Fish Notemigonus crysoleucas Golden Shiner G5 S5 0 X

Fish Notropis cornutus Common Shiner G5 S4 0 X

Fish Notropis hudsonius Spottail Shiner G5 S5 0 X

Fish Pimephales notatus Bluntnose Minnow G5 S5 NAR 0 X

Fish Semotilus atromaculatus Creek Chub G5 S5 0 X





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Fish Catostomus commersoni White Sucker G5 S5 0 X

Fish Ameiurus nebulosus Brown Bullhead G5 S5 0 X

Fish Esox masquinongy Muskellunge G5 S4 0 X X

Fish Ambloplites rupestris Rock Bass G5 S5 0 X X

Fish Lepomis gibbosus Pumpkinseed G5 S5 0 X

Fish Lepomis macrochirus Bluegill G5 S5 0 X X

Fish Lepomis megalotis Longear Sunfish G5 S5 0 X X

Fish Micropterus dolomieu Smallmouth Bass G5 S5 0 X X

Fish Micropterus salmoides Largemouth Bass G5 S5 0 X

Fish Pomoxis nigromaculatus Black Crappie G5 S4 0 X X

Fish Etheostoma exile Iowa Darter G5 S5 0 X

Fish Etheostoma nigrum Johnny Darter G5 S5 0 X

Fish Etheostoma olmstedi Tessellated Darter G5 S4 NAR NAR 0 X

Fish Perca flavescens Yellow Perch G5 S5 0 X

Fish Percina caprodes Logperch G5 S5 0 X

Fish Stizostedion vitreum vitreum Walleye G5 S5 0 X

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Arigomphus furcifer Lilypad Clubtail G5 S3 0 X


Aeshna tuberculifera Black-tipped Darner G5 S4 0 X


Anax junius Common Green Darner G5 S5 0 X


Dorocordulia libera Racket-tailed Emerald G5 S5 0 X


Epitheca canis Beaverpond Baskettail G5 S5 0 X


Celithemis eponina Halloween Pennant G5 S4 1 X


Erythemis simplicicollis Eastern Pondhawk G5 S5 0 X


Libellula incesta Slaty Skimmer G5 S4 0 X


Libellula luctuosa Widow Skimmer G5 S5 2 X X


Libellula pulchella Twelve-spotted Skimmer G5 S5 0 X





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Libellula quadrimaculata Four-spotted Skimmer G5 S5 0 X


Pachydiplax longipennis Blue Dasher G5 S5 0 X


Plathemis lydia Common Whitetail G5 S5 1 X


Sympetrum internum Cherry-faced Meadowhawk G5 S5 5 X


Tramea lacerata Black Saddlebags G5 S4 1


Calopteryx maculata Ebony Jewelwing G5 S5 0 X


Argia moesta Powdered Dancer G5 S5 0 X


Nehalennia irene Sedge Sprite G5 S5 0 X

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Aeshna verticalis Green-striped Darner G5 S3 X

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Anatrytone logan Delaware Skipper G5 S4 0 X

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Ancyloxypha numitor Least Skipper G5 S5 0 X

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Carterocephalus palaemon Arctic Skipper G5 S5 0 X

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Eacles imperialis Imperial Moth G5 S4 X

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Epargyreus clarus Silver-spotted Skipper G5 S4 0 X X

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Erynnis baptisiae Wild Indigo Duskywing G5 S4 0 X

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Erynnis icelus Dreamy Duskywing G5 S5 0 X

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Erynnis juvenalis Juvenal’s Duskywing G5 S5 0 X

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Euphyes vestris Dun Skipper G5 S5 0 X

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Hesperia sassacus Indian Skipper G5 S4 0 X





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Poanes hobomok Hobomok Skipper G5 S5 0 X X

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Polites mystic Long Dash Skipper G5 S5 0 X

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Polites origenes Crossline Skipper G4G5 S4 0 X

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Polites peckius Peck’s Skipper G5 S5 0 X

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Polites themistocles Tawny-edged Skipper G5 S5 0 X

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Pompeius verna Little Glassywing G5 S4 0 X

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Thorybes pylades Northern Cloudywing G5 S5 0 X X

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Thymelicus lineola European Skipper G5 SNA 3 X

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Wallengrenia egeremet Northern Broken-Dash G5 S5 0 X

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Papilio canadensis Canadian Tiger Swallowtail G5 S5 1 X X

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Papilio cresphontes Giant Swallowtail G5 S4 0 X

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Papilio glaucus Eastern Tiger Swallowtail G5 S5 0 X

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Papilio polyxenes Black Swallowtail G5 S5 0 X X

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Colias eurytheme Orange Sulphur G5 S5 0 X X

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Colias philodice Clouded Sulphur G5 S5 0 X X

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Euchloe olympia Olympia Marble G5 S4 0 X

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Pieris oleracea Mustard White G5 S4 0 X X

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Pieris rapae Cabbage White G5 SNA 1 X X

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Callophrys augustinus Brown Elfin G5 S5 0 X





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Celastrina lucia Northern Spring Azure G5 S5 0 X

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Cupido comyntas Eastern Tailed Blue G5 S5 0 X

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Feniseca tarquinius Harvester G5 S4 0 X X

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Glaucopsyche lygdamus Silvery Blue G5 S5 0 X X

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Lycaena hyllus Bronze Copper G5 S5 0 X X

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Satyrium acadica Acadian Hairstreak G5 S4 0 X X

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Satyrium calanus Banded Hairstreak G5 S4 0 X X

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Strymon melinus Gray Hairstreak G5 S4 0 X

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Aglais milberti Milbert’s Tortoiseshell G5 S5 0 X X

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Boloria bellona Meadow Fritillary G5 S5 0 X X

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Boloria selene Silver-bordered Fritillary G5 S5 0 X X

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Cercyonis pegala Common Wood-Nymph G5 S5 1 X X X X

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Chlosyne harrisii Harris’s Checkerspot G5 S4 0 X X

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Chlosyne nycteis Silvery Checkerspot G5 S5 0 X X

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Coenonympha tullia Common Ringlet G5 S5 0 X X

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Danaus plexippus Monarch G4 S2N,S4B O SC SC 3 X X X X X

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Euphydryas phaeton Baltimore Checkerspot G4 S4 0 X X

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Junonia coenia Common Buckeye G5 SNA 0 X X

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Lethe anthedon Northern Pearly-Eye G5 S5 0 X X





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Lethe appalachia Appalachian Brown G4 S4 0 X

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Lethe eurydice Eyed Brown G5 S5 0 X X

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Limenitis archippus Viceroy G5 S5 0 X X

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Limenitis arthemis arthemis White Admiral G5T5 S5 0 X

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Limenitis arthemis astyanax Red-spotted Purple G5T5 S5 1 X X

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Megisto cymela Little Wood-Satyr G5 S5 1 X

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Nymphalis antiopa Mourning Cloak G5 S5 0 X X

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Nymphalis lalbum Compton Tortoiseshell G5 S5 0 X X

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Oeneis chryxus Chryxus Arctic G5 S5 0 X

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Papaipema baptisiae Wild Indigo Stem Borer G4 S3 X

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Phyciodes cocyta Northern Crescent G5 S5 0 X X

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Phyciodes tharos Pearl Crescent G5 S4 1 X X

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Polygonia comma Eastern Comma G5 S5 0 X X

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Polygonia interrogationis Question Mark G5 S5 0 X X

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Polygonia progne Gray Comma G5 S5 0 X

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Speyeria aphrodite Aphrodite Fritillary G5 S5 0 X X

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Speyeria atlantis Atlantis Fritillary G5 S5 0 X X

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Speyeria cybele Great Spangled Fritillary G5 S5 0 X X

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Sthenopis pretiosus Gold Spotted Ghost Moth G3 S3 X





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Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral G5 S5 2 X X

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Vanessa cardui Painted Lady G5 S5 0 X X

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Vanessa virginiensis American Lady G5 S5 0 X X

Butterfly/ Moth

Hemaris diffinis Snowberry Clearwing G5 S5 0 X X

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Lophocampa caryae Hickory Tussock Moth G5 SNR 1 X

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Lymantria dispar Gypsy Moth G5 SNA 0 X

Butterfly/ Moth

Pyrrharctia isabella Woolly Bear (Isabella Tiger Moth) G5 S5 1

Butterfly/ Moth

Spilosoma virginica Virginian Tiger Moth UNK S5 0 X

Spider Orb Weaver Spider UNK UNK 1

Bee Bombus auricomus Black and Gold Bumblebee UNK UNK 1

Bee Bombus borealis Northern Amber Bumblebee UNK UNK 1

Bee Bombus fervidus Yellow Bumblebee UNK UNK 1

Bee Bombus impatiens Common Eastern Bumble Bee UNK UNK 1 X

Bee Bombus pensylvanicus American Bumblebee G3 S3 X

Bee Bombus terricola Yellow-Banded Bumblebee G3 S4 X

True Bugs

Brochymena quadripustulata Four-humped Stink Bug UNK UNK 1 X X

* Beetle Coccinella septempunctata Seven-spotted Ladybird Beetle GNR SNA 1

Beetle Ellychnia corrusca Winter Firefly G5 SNR 2 X

True Bugs

Neotibicen tibicen Swamp Cicada UNK UNK 1 X

Beetle Tetraopes tetrophthalmus Red Milkweed Beetle GNR SNR 2 X

SS Occurrence = Number of Secondary Sources (SS) the species was documented in

TL = Species observed by NSE staff outside of a TAP surveys but within the broader Trent Lands.

*= Introduced species

**=Area Sensitive species



ITK= Indigenous Traditional KnowledgeData from consultation with the Indigenous community

M- Medicinal

R- Resource (food, material/fiber)

S- Spiritual/Cultural/Sacred

G Rank = Global RankNatureServe. 2008. Appropriate Use of NatureServe Conservation Status Assessments in Species Listing Processes.

GX – Presumed extinct

GH – Possibly extinct

G1 – Critically imperiled

G2 – Imperiled

G3 – Vulnerable

G4 – Apparently secure

G5 – Secure

GRN – Rank Not yet Assessed

GNA – Rank Not Applicable (hybrids, etc)

GxGx – Range Rank due to uncertainty ex G2G3

GxTx – T=infraspecific taxon ranking – eg. Tracked subspecies

S Rank = Sub-national RankNHIC – 2018 - Ontario Vascular Plant Species List

SH – Possibly extirpated (Historical)

S1 – Extremely rare in Ontario / Critically Imperiled

S2 – Very rare in Ontario / Imperiled

S3 – Rare to uncommon in Ontario / Vulnerable

S4 – Considered to be common in Ontario / Apparently Secure

S5 – Indicates that a species is widespread in Ontario / Secure

S? – Not ranked yet

SNR - Unranked

SNA – Not applicable (hybrids, etc)

SE – Exotic – 1-5, 5 is most common. SEH-historic

SU – Unranked

SX – Presumed extirpated from Ontario

C – Cultivated

? – Uncertain classification due to insufficient information

SxSx – Range Rank due to uncertainty ex S2S3

SARA = Species at Risk Act Government of Canada. 2018 Species at Risk Public Registry. Gatineau, Québec.

EXP – Extirpated

END – Endangered

THR – Threatened


ESA = Endangered Species ActOntario Government. 2018 Species at risk in Ontario List. Peterborough, Ontario.

EXT – Extirpated

END – Endangered

THR – Threatened



F- 1Natural Heritage Report

Appendix F:Significant Wildlife Habitat (SWH) Assessment Table

F- 2 Trent Lands and Nature Areas Plan

An assessment of Significant Wildlife Habitat (SWH) on the TAP

and TNA was completed using the Significant Wildlife Habitat

Ecoregional Criteria Schedules: Ecoregion 6E (OMNRF, 2015).

SWH outcome summaries are provided in Part 2 for TAP and

TNA; the following table is the complete assessment, including

criteria for identification of SWH.

Appendix F: Significant Wildlife Habitat (SWH) Assessment Table

F - 3Natural Heritage Report


Significant Wildlife Habitat Type (6E)

Wildlife Species Ecosites/ Habitat Description Criteria and Information Sources Defining CriteriaConfirmed or Candidate

SWH present within TAP?Confirmed or Candidate

SWH present within TNA?

Seasonal Concentration Areas

Waterfowl Stopover and Staging Areas:

Terrestrial

(Rationale – Habitat important to migrating waterfowl)

American Black DuckWood DuckGreen-winged TealBlue-winged TealMallardNorthern PintailNorthern ShovelerAmerican WigeonGadwall

CUM1 CUT1

Plus evidence of annual spring flooding from meltwater or run-off within these Ecosites.

• Fields with sheet water during Spring (mid-March to May)

• Fields flooding during spring melt and run-off provide important invertebrate foraging habitat for migrating waterfowl

• Agricultural fields with waste grains are commonly used by waterfowl, these are not considered SWH unless they have spring sheet water available

• Anecdotal information from the landowner, adjacent landowners or local naturalist clubs may be good information in determining occurrence.

• Reports and other information available from Conservation Authorities

• Sites documented through waterfowl planning processes (e.g. EHJV implementation plan)

• Field Naturalist Clubs

• Ducks Unlimited Canada

• Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC) Waterfowl Concentration Area

Studies carried out and verified presence of an annual concentration of any listed species, evaluation methods to follow “Bird and Bird Habitats: Guidelines for Wind Power Projects”

• Any mixed species aggregations of 100Ⓔ or more individuals required

• The flooded field ecosite habitat plus a 100-300m radius, dependent on local site conditions and adjacent land use is the significant wildlife habitat

• Annual use of habitat is documented from information sources or field studies (annual use can be based on studies or determined by past surveys with species numbers and dates)

• SWH MIST Index #7 provides development effects and mitigation measures.

Not Present

No fields with evidence of standing water in spring sufficient to support concentrations of waterfowl consistent with the SWH criteria.

Unable to Assess

Unknown if standing water in spring occurs or is concentrations of waterfowl occur. Some listed species observed in area, but insufficient information for habitat suitability assessment.

Table F-1: Significant Wildlife Habitat for 6E - Assessment, Rationale, and Identification of Presence within TAP and TNA







Aquatic

(Rationale – Important for local and migrant waterfowl populations during the spring or fall migration or both periods combined. Sites identified are usually only one of a few in the eco-district)

Canada GooseCackling GooseSnow GooseAmerican Black DuckNorthern PintailNorthern ShovelerAmerican WigeonGadwallGreen-winged TealBlue-winged TealHooded MerganserCommon Mergan-serLesser ScaupGreater ScaupLong-tailed DuckSurf ScoterWhite-winged Sco-terBlack ScoterRing-necked duckCommon Golden-eyeBuffleheadRedheadRuddy DuckRed-breasted Mer-ganserBrantCanvasbackRuddy Duck

MAS1MAS2MAS3SAS1SAM1SAF1SWD1SWD2SWD3SWD4SWD5SWD6SWD7

• Ponds, marshes, lakes, bays, coastal inlets and watercourses used during migration. Sewage treatment ponds and storm water ponds do not qualify as a SWH, however a reservoir managed as a large wetland or pond/lake does qualify

• These habitats have an abundant food supply (mostly aquatic invertebrates and vegetation in shallow water).

• Environment Canada

• Naturalist clubs often are aware of stag-ing/stopover areas.

• OMNRF Wetland Evaluations indicate presence of locally and regionally significant waterfowl staging.

• Sites documented through waterfowl planning pro-cesses (e.g. EHJV implementation plan)

• Ducks Unlimited projects

• Element occurrence specification by Nature Serve: http://www.natureserve.org

• Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC) Wa-terfowl Concentration Area

• Studies carried out and verified presence of:

• Aggregations of 100 or more of listed species for 7 days, results in >700 waterfowl use days

• Areas with annual staging of ruddy ducks, canvasbacks, and redheads are SWH

• The combined area of the ELC ecosites and a 100m radius area is the SWH

• Wetland area and shorelines associated with sites identified within the SWHTG Appendix K are significant wildlife habitat.

• Evaluation methods to follow “Bird and Bird Habitats: Guidelines for Wind Power Projects”

• Annual Use of Habitat is Documented from Information Sources or Field Studies (Annual can be based on completed studies or determined from past surveys with species numbers and dates recorded).


Not Present

No ponds, marshes, lakes, bays, coastal in-lets, watercourses suffi-cient to support concen-trations of waterfowl con-sistent with the SWH cri-teria.

Unable to Assess

Wetland areas immediately adjacent to CNA suitable to support SWH, but occurs outside of TNA boundary.

Suitable habitats may be present in TNA but insufficient information is available to assess. Some species records of listed species occur. Additional information required to assess.







Shorebird Mi-gratory Stopo-ver Area

(Rationale: High quality shorebird stop-over habitat is extremely rare and typically has a long his-tory of use.)

Greater YellowlegsLesser YellowlegsMarbled GodwitHudsonian GodwitBlack-bellied PloverAmerican Golden-PloverSemipalmated PloverSolitary SandpiperSpotted SandpiperSemipalmated SandpiperPectoral SandpiperWhite-rumped SandpiperBaird’s SandpiperLeast SandpiperPurple SandpiperStilt SandpiperShort-billed DowitcherRed-necked PhalaropeWhimbrelRuddy TurnstoneSanderlingDunlin

BBO1BBO2BBS1BBS2BBT1BBT2SDO1SDS2SDT1MAM1MAM2MAM3MAM4MAM5

• Shorelines of lakes, rivers and wetlands, including beach areas, bars and seasonally flooded, muddy and un-vegetated shoreline habitats.

• Great Lakes coastal shorelines, including groynes and other forms of armour rock lakeshores, are extremely important for migratory shorebirds in May to mid-June and early July to October.

• Sewage treatment ponds and storm water ponds do not qualify as a SWH.

• Information Sources

• Western hemisphere shorebird reserve network.

• Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) Ontario Shorebird Survey.

• Bird Studies Canada

• Ontario Nature

• Local birders and naturalist clubs

• Natural Heritage Information Center (NHIC) Shorebird Migratory Concentration Area

• Studies confirming:

• Presence of 3 or more of listed species and > 1000Ⓔ shorebird use days during spring or fall migration period. (shorebird use days are the accumulated number of shorebirds counted per day over the course of the

• fall or spring migration period)

• Whimbrel stop briefly (<24hrs) during spring migration, any site with >100Ⓔ Whimbrel used for 3 years or more is significant.

• The area of significant shorebird habitat includes the mapped ELC shoreline ecosites plus a 100m radius area cxlviii

• Evaluation methods to follow “Bird and Bird Habitats: Guidelines for Wind Power Projects’

• SWHMiST Index #8 provides development effects and mitigation measures.

Not Present

No shorelines of lakes, rivers, wetlands, beach areas, bars, seasonally flooded muddy and un-vegetated habitats of sufficient size to support numbers identified in criteria.

Unable to Assess

Limited areas of potentially suitable shoreline habitat occur within the TNA. Insufficient information is available to assess against criteria.






Raptor Wintering

(Rationale: Sites used by multiple species, a high number of individuals and used annually are most significant)

Rough-legged HawkRed-tailed HawkNorthern HarrierAmerican KestrelSnowy OwlSpecial Concern:Short-eared OwlBald Eagle

HAWKS/OWLS:Combination of ELC Community Series; need to have present one Community Series from each land class; Forest: FOD, FOM, FOC. Upland: CUM, CUT, CUS, CUW.

BALD EAGLEForest Community Series: FOD, FOM, FOC, SWD, SWM or SWC on shoreline areas adjacent to large rivers or adjacent to lakes with open water (hunting area).

• The habitat provides a combination of fields and woodlands that provide roosting, foraging and resting habitats for wintering raptors

• Raptor wintering (hawk/owl) sites need to be >20 ha with a combination of forest and upland

• Least disturbed sites, idle/fallow or lightly grazed field/meadow (>15ha) with adjacent woodlands

• Field area of the habitat is to be wind swept with limited snow depth or accumulation.

• Eagle sites have open water and large trees and snags available for roosting

INFORMATION SOURCES

• OMNRF Ecologist or Biologist

• Naturalist clubs

• Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC) Raptor Winter Concentration Area

• Data from Bird Studies Canada

• Results of Christmas Bird Counts


• Studies confirm the use of these habitats by:

• One or more Short-eared Owls or; one of more Bald Eagles or; at least 10 individuals and two of the listed hawk/owl species

• To be significant a site must be used regularly (3 in 5 years) for a minimum of 20 days by the above number of birds.

• The habitat area for an Eagle winter site is the shoreline forest ecosites directly adjacent to the prime hunting area


• SWH MIST Index #10 and #11 provides development effects and mitigation measures.

Not Present

2C/2D provide a suitable combination of fields and woodlands (>20ha) when the TAP and contiguous TLFNA are considered in combination. Surveys did not identify the required number of indicator species or individuals. This should be assessment / confirmed at future planning stages through targeted surveys.

No TAP have high quality candidate Eagle habitat within the Trent Lands.

Candidate

Combination of fields and woodlands (>20ha) present within / contiguous to SDNA, CNA, WSNA, WCNA, LEDNA and contiguous with adjacent lands. Indicator species observed in the area within 2018 and 2019 (eBird). TLFNA and L22NA not considered candidate based on survey results from TAP 2C and 2D.

All TNA except OCWNA have potential habitat suitability for Bald Eagle sites given proximity to Trent-Severn Waterway.

Bald Eagle observed within Trent Lands or 1km (eBird).







Bat Hibernacula

(Rationale; Bat hibernacula

are rare habitats in all Ontario landscapes.)

Big Brown BatTri-coloured Bat

Bat Hibernacula may be found in these ecosites:CCR1CCR3CCA1CCA2

(Note: buildings are not considered SWH)

• Hibernacula may be found in caves, mine shafts, underground foundations and Karsts

• Active mine sites should not be considered as SWH

• The locations of Bat Hibernacula are relatively poorly known.

INFORMATION SOURCES

• OMNRF for possible locations and contact for local experts

• Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC) Bat Hibernaculum

• Ministry of Northern Development and Mines for location of mine shafts.

• Clubs that explore caves (e.g. Sierra Club)

• University Biology Departments with bat experts.

• All sites with confirmed hibernating bats are SWH

• The area includes 200 m radius around the entrance of the hibernaculum for most development types and 1000 m for wind farms

• Studies are to be conducted during the peak swarming period (Aug. – Sept.). Surveys should be conducted following methods outlined in the “Bats and Bat Habitats: Guidelines for Wind Power Projects”


Not Present

No caves, mine shafts, underground formations/foundations, crevices, or Karst observed.

Not Present

Not believed to be present and not indicated by MNRF


F- 8 Trent Lands and Nature Areas PlanAPPENDIX F





Bat Maternity Colonies

(Rationale: Known locations of forested bat maternity colonies are extremely rare in all Ontario landscapes.)

Big Brown BatSilver-haired Bat

Maternity colonies considered SWH are found in forested Ecosites.

All ELC Ecosites in ELC Community Series: FOD, FOM, SWD, SWM

• Maternity colonies can be found in tree cavities, vegetation and often in buildings (buildings are not considered to be SWH).

• Maternity roosts are not found in caves and mines in Ontario

• Maternity colonies located in Mature deciduous or mixed forest stands with >10/ha large diameter (>25cm dbh) wildlife trees

• Female bats prefer wildlife trees (snags) in early stages if decay, class 1-3 or class 1 or 2

• Silver-haired Bats prefer older mixed or deciduous forest and form maternity colonies in tree cavities and small hollows. Older forest areas with at least 21 snags/ha are preferred

INFORMATION SOURCES

• OMNRF for possible locations and contact for local experts

• University Biology Departments with bat experts.

• Maternity colonies with confirmed use by:

• >10 Big Brown Bats (EPFU)

• >5 adult female Silver-haired (LANO) Bats

• The area of habitat includes the entire woodland or a forest stand ELC Ecosite or an Eco element containing the maternity colonies

• Evaluation methods for maternity colonies should be conducted following methods outlined in the “Bats and Bat Habitats: Guidelines for Wind Power Projects”

• SWH MIST Index #12 provides the development effects and mitigation measures.

Candidate

1B (Maternity colonies in mature deciduous or mixed forest stands with >10 large diameter (>25cm DBH) “wildlife” trees per hectare). Areas in TAPs used by Big Brown and Silver-haired, Numbers of individuals can not be confirmed.

Candidate

Potentially suitable habitat is present within all forest deciduous or mixed forest communities







Turtle Wintering Areas

(Rationale: Generally sites are the only known sites in the area. Sites with the highest number of individuals are most significant.)

Midland Painted TurtleSpecial Concern:Northern Map Turtle Snapping Turtle

Snapping and Midland Painted Turtles: SW, MA, OA and SA; FEO and BOO.

Northern Map Turtle: Open water areas such as deeper rivers or streams and lakes with current can also be used as overwintering habitat.

• For most turtles, wintering areas are in the same general areas as their core habitat. Water has to be deep enough not to freeze and have soft mud sub-strates.

• Overwintering sites are permanent water bodies, large wetlands and bots or fens with adequate dis-solved oxygen.

• Manmade ponds such as sewage lagoons or storm water ponds should not be considered SWH.

INFORMATION SOURCES

• EIS studies carried out by conservation authorities.

• Field naturalists clubs.

• OMNRF ecologist or biologist

• NHIC

• Presence of five overwintering Midland Painted Turtles is significant.

• One or more Northern Map Turtle or Snapping Turtle overwintering within a wetland is significant.

• The mapped ELC ecosite area with the overwintering turtles is the SWH. If the hibernation site is within a stream or river, the deep-water pool where the turtles are overwintering is the SWH.

• Overwintering areas may be identified by searching for congregations (basking areas) of turtles on warm, sunny days during the fall (September to October) or spring (March to May). Congregation of turtles is more common where wintering areas are limited and therefore significant.

• SWH MIST Index #28 provides development effects and mitigation measures for turtle wintering habitat.

Not Present

No turtle habitat observed within the TAPSs.

Candidate

Turtles are known to occur in the some of the TNAs and communities are present that could support overwintering. Suitability of habitats within the TNAs could not be assessed nor could use be confirmed (i.e. emergence surveys required). Candidate habitat is identified in CNA but may occur elsewhere.







Reptile Hibernaculum

(Rationale: Generally sites are the only known sites in the area. Sites with the highest number of individuals are most significant.)

SNAKESEastern GartersnakeNorthern WatersnakeNorthern Red-bellied SnakeNorthern BrownsnakeSmooth Green SnakeNorthern Ring-necked Snake

SPECIAL CONCERNMilksnakeEastern Ribbonsnake

LIZARD SPECIAL CONCERN(Southern Shield population): Five-lined Skink

For all snakes, habitat may be found in any ecosite other than very wet ones. Talus, Rock Barren, Crevice, Cave, and Alvar sites may be directly related to these habitats.

Observations or congregations of snakes on sunny warm days in the spring or fall is a good indicator.

For Five-lined Skink, ELC Community Series of FOD and FOM and Ecosites: FOC1 FOC3

• For snakes, hibernation takes place in sites located below frost lines in burrows, rock crevices and other natural or naturalized locations. The existence of features that go below frost line; such as rock piles or slopes, old stone fences, and abandoned crumbling foundations assist in identifying candidate SWH.

• Areas of broken and fissured rock are particularly valuable since they provide access to subterranean sites below the frost line

• Wetlands can also be important over-wintering habitat in conifer or shrub swamps and swales, poor fens or depressions in bedrock terrain with sparse trees or shrubs with sphagnum moss or sedge hummock ground cover.

• Five-lined skink prefer mixed forests with rock outcrop openings providing cover rock overlaying granite bedrock with fissures.

INFORMATION SOURCES

• In spring, local residents or landowners may have observed the emergence of snakes on their property (e.g. old dug wells).

• Reports and other information available from Conservation Authorities.


• University herpetologists

• Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC)

• OMNRF ecologist or biologist may be aware of locations of wintering skinks

Studies confirming:

• Presence of snake hibernacula used by a minimum of five individuals of a snake sp. or; individuals of two or more snake spp.

• Congregations of a minimum of five in-dividuals of a snake sp. or; individuals of two or more snake spp. near potential hibernacula (e.g. foundation or rocky slope) on sunny warm days in Spring (Apr/May) and Fall (Sept/Oct)

• NOTE: If there are Special Concern Species present, then site is SWH

• NOTE: Sites for hibernation possess specific habitat parameters (e.g. tem-perature, humidity, etc.) and consequent-ly are used annually, often by many of the same individuals of a local population (i.e. strong hibernation site fidelity). Other critical life processes (e.g. mating) often take place in close proximity to hibernac-ula.

• The feature in which the hibernacula is located plus a 30 m radius area is the SWH

• SWH MIS Index #13 provides develop-ment effects and mitigation measures for snake hibernacula.

• Presence of any active hibernaculum for skink is significant.

• SWHMiST Index #37 provides develop-ment effects and mitigation measures for fivelined skink wintering habitat.

Not Present

Congregations of snakes not noted during spring surveys. No habitat structures or evidence of suitable habitat areas were observed during field investigations.

Unable to Assess

Secondary Sources have little information on snake occurrence. Unknown if data deficient or habitat not present. Reptile specific surveys and habitat assessment for hibernaculum would be required to further inform presence within the TNAs.







Colonial Bird Nesting Habitat:

Cliff/bank

(Rationale: Historical use and number of nests in a colony make this habitat significant. An identified colony can be very important to local populations. All swallow populations are declining in Ontario.)

Cliff SwallowNorthern Rough-winged Swallow (this species is not colonial but can be found in Cliff Swallow colonies

Eroding banks, sandy hills, borrow pits, steep slopes, and sand piles Cliff faces, bridge abutments, silos, barns.Habitat found in the following ecosites:CUM1CUT1CUS1BLO1BLS1BLT1CLO1CLS1CLT1

• Any site or areas with exposed soil banks, undisturbed or naturally eroding that is not a licensed/permitted aggregate area.

• Does not include man-made structures (bridges or buildings) or recently (2 years) disturbed soil areas, such as berms, embankments, soil or aggregate stockpiles.

• Does not include a licensed/permitted Mineral Aggregate Operation.

• INFORMATION SOURCES


• Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas

• Bird Studies Canada; http://www.birdscanada.org/birdmon

• Field Naturalist Clubs.

Studies confirming:

• Presence of 1 or more nesting sites with 8 or more cliff swallow pairs and/or rough-winged swallow pairs during the breeding season.

• A colony identified as SWH will include a 50m radius habitat area from the pe-ripheral nests

• Field surveys to observe and count swallow nests are to be completed during the breeding season. Evaluation methods to follow “Bird and Bird Habitats: Guide-lines for Wind Power Projects”

• SWH MIST Index #4 provides devel-opment effects and mitigation measures.

Not Present

Cliff Swallows were observed foraging in 1B, suitable natural nesting habitat was not observed. Cliff Swallow nesting was observed on the pedestrian bridge; man-made structures are not included as SWH.

Unable to Assess

Undisturbed exposed soil banks are not known to occur; however surveys were not conducted to confirm presence or absence of this habitat type within the TNAs. Secondary sources do not indicate habitat is present, however habitat and breeding bird surveys would be required to confirm.







tree/shrub

(Rationale: Large colonies are important to local bird populations, typically sites are only known colony in area and are used annually.)

Great Blue HeronBlack-crowned Night-HeronGreat EgretGreen Heron

SWM2SWM3SWM5SWM6SWD1SWD2SWD3SWD4SWD5SWD6SWD7FET1

• Nests in live or dead standing trees in wetlands, lakes, islands, and peninsulas. Shrubs and occasionally emergent vegetation may also be used.

• Most nests in trees are 11 to 15 m from ground, near the top of the tree.

INFORMATION SOURCES

• Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas colonial nest records.

• Ontario Heronry Inventory 1991 available from Bird Studies Canada or NHIC (OMNRF).

• Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC) Mixed Wader Nesting Colony

• Aerial photographs can help identify large heronries.


• MNRF District Offices

• Field Naturalist Clubs.

Studies confirming:

• Presence of 5 or more active nests of Great Blue Heron or other listed species.

• The habitat extends from the edge of the colony and a minimum 300m radius or extent of the Forest Ecosite containing the colony or any island <15 ha with a colony is the SWH

• Confirmation of active heronries are to be achieved through site visits conducted during the nesting season (April to August) or by evidence such as the presence of fresh guano, dead young and/or eggshells


Not Present

No evidence of colonial nesting for indicator species identified within or immediately adjacent to TAP.

Candidate

There are 3 nests in dead trees in swamp near WSNA Blue Trail as reported by eBird in 2019. The nests had fledged young. Field surveys required to confirm against criteria for SWH.







ground

(Rationale: Colonies are important to local bird populations, typically sites are only known colony in area and are used annually.)

Herring GullGreat Black-backed GullLittle GullRing-billed GullCommon TernCaspian TernBrewer’s Blackbird

Any rocky island or peninsula (natural or artificial) within a lake or large river (two-lined on a 1;50,000 NTS map).

Close proximity to watercourses in open fields or pastures with scattered trees or shrubs (Brewer’s Blackbird)

MAM1 – 6MAS1 – 3CUMCUTCUS

• Nesting colonies of gulls and terns are on islands or peninsulas associated with open water or in marshy areas.

• Brewers Blackbird colonies are found loosely on the ground in or in low bushes in close proximity to streams and irrigation ditches within farmlands.

INFORMATION SOURCES

• Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas, rare/colonial species records.

• Canadian Wildlife Service


• Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC) Colonial Waterbird Nesting Area

• MNRF District Offices.


Studies confirming:

• Presence of > 25 active nests for Her-ring Gulls or Ring-billed Gulls, >5 active nests for Common Tern or >2 active nests for Caspian Tern

• Presence of 5 or more pairs for Brew-er’s Blackbird

• Any active nesting colony of one or more Little Gull, and Great Black-backed Gull is significant

• The edge of the colony and a minimum 150m radius area of habitat, or the extent of the ELC ecosites containing the colony or any island <3 ha with a colony is the SWH

• Studies would be done during May/June when actively nesting. Evaluation meth-ods to follow “Bird and Bird Habitats: Guidelines for Wind Power Projects”

• SWH MIST Index #6 provides devel-opment effects and mitigation measures.

Not Present

No colonial nesting site of indicator species were observed.

Not Present

No colonial nesting site of indicator species were identified through secondary source information.







Migratory Butterfly Stopover Areas

(Rationale: Butterfly stopover areas are extremely rare habitats and are biologically important for butterfly species that migrate south for the winter.)

Painted LadyRed Admiral

SPECIAL CONCERNMonarch

Combination of ELC Community Series; need to have present one Community Series from each landclass:

FIELD: CUM, CUT, CUS

FOREST: FOC, FOD, FOM, CUP

Anecdotally, a candidate site for butterfly stopover will have a history of butterflies being observed.

• A butterfly stopover area will be a minimum of 10 ha in size with a combination of field and forest habitat present, and will be located within 5 km of Lake Erie or Lake Ontario

• The habitat is typically a combination of field and forest, and provides the butterflies with a location to rest prior to their long migration south

• The habitat should not be disturbed, fields/meadows with an abundance of preferred nectar plants and woodland edge providing shelter are requirements for this habitat

• Staging areas usually provide protection from the elements and are often spits of land or areas with the shortest distance to cross the Great Lakes

INFORMATION SOURCES


• Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC)

• Agriculture Canada in Ottawa may have list of butterfly experts.


• Toronto Entomologists Association

• Conservation Authorities

Studies confirm:

• The presence of Monarch Use Days (MUD) during fall migration (Aug/Oct). MUD is based on the number of days the site is used by Monarchs, multiplied by the number of individuals using the site. Numbers of butterflies can range from 100-500/day, significant variation can occur between years and multiple years of sampling should occur

• Observational studies are to be completed and need to be done frequently during the migration period to estimate MUD.

• MUD of >5000 or >3000 with the presence of Painted Ladies or Red Admiral’s is to be considered significant.


Not Present

The Trent Lands are not within 5km of Lake Erie or Lake Ontario.

Not Present

The Trent Lands are not within 5km of Lake Erie or Lake Ontario.







Landbird Migratory Stopover Areas

(Rationale: Sites with a high diversity of species as well as high numbers are most significant.)

All migratory songbirds

Canadian Wildlife Service Ontario website: http://www.ec.gc.ca/nature/default.asp?lang=En&n=421B7A9D-1

All migrant raptor species:Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources: Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997. Schedule 7: Specially Protected Birds (Raptors)

All Ecosites associated with these ELC Community Series: FOCFOMFODSWCSWMSWD

• Woodlots >10 ha in size and within 5 km of Lake Ontario.

• If multiple woodlands are located along the shoreline those woodlands <2 km from and Lake Ontario are more significant

• Sites have a variety of habitats: forest, grassland and wetland complexes

• The largest sites are more significant

• Woodlots and forest fragments are important habitats to migrating birds, these features located along the shore and within 5 km of and Lake Ontario are Candidate SWH.

INFORMATION SOURCES

• Bird Studies Canada

• Ontario Nature

• Local birders and field naturalist clubs

• Ontario Important Bird Areas (IBA) Program

Studies confirm:

• Use of the habitat by >200 birds/day and with >35 species and with at least 10 bird species recorded on at least 5 different survey dates. This abundance and diversity of migrant bird species is considered above average and significant

• Studies should be completed during spring (Mar.-May) and fall (Aug.-Oct.) migration using standardized assessment techniques. Evaluation to follow “Bird and Bird Habitats: Guidelines for Wind Power Projects”


Not Present

The Trent Lands do not occur within 5km of Lake Ontario.

Not Present

The Trent Lands do not occur within 5km of Lake Ontario.







Deer Yarding Areas

(Rationale: Winter habitat for deer is considered to be the main limiting factor for

northern deer populations. In winter, deer congregate in

“yards” to survive severe winter conditions. Deer yards typically have a long history of annual use by deer, yards typically represent 10-15% of an areas summer range.)

White-tailed Deer Note: OMNRF to determine this habitat. ELC Community Series providing a thermal cover component for a deer yard would include; FOM, FOC, SWM and SWC. Or these ELC Ecosites; CUP2 CUP3 FOD3 CUT

• Deer yarding areas or winter concentration areas (yards) are areas deer move to in response to the onset of winter snow and

• cold. This is a behavioural response and deer will establish traditional use areas. The yard is composed of two areas referred to as Stratum I and Stratum II. Stratum II covers the entire winter yard area and is usually a mixed or deciduous forest with plenty of browse available for food. Agricultural lands can also be included in this area. Deer move to these areas in early winter and generally, when snow depths reach 20 cm, most of the deer will have moved here. If the snow is light and fluffy, deer may continue to use this area until 30 cm snow depth. In mild winters, deer may remain in the Stratum II area the entire winter.

• The Core of a deer yard (Stratum I) is located within the Stratum II area and is critical for deer survival in areas where winters become severe. It is primarily composed of coniferous trees (pine, hemlock, cedar, spruce) with a canopy cover of more than 60%.

• OMNRF determines deer yards following methods outlined in “Selected Wildlife and Habitat Features: Inventory Manual” Woodlots with high densities of deer due to artificial feeding are not significant.

No Studies Required:

• Snow depth and temperature are the greatest influence on deer use of winter yards. Snow depths > 40cm for more than 60 days in a typically winter are minimum criteria for a deer yard to be considered as SWH.

• Deer Yards are mapped by OMNRF District offices. Locations of Core or Stratum 1 and Stratum 2 Deer yards

• considered significant by OMNRF will be available at local MNRF offices or via Land Information Ontario (LIO).

• Field investigations that record deer tracks in winter are done to confirm use (best done from an aircraft). Preferably, this is done over a series of winters to establish the boundary of the Stratum I and Stratum II yard in

• an “average” winter. MNRF will complete these field investigations.

• If a SWH is determined for Deer Wintering Area or if a proposed development is within Stratum II yarding area then Movement Corridors are to be considered as outlined in Table 1.4.1 of this Schedule.

• SWHMiST Index #2 provides development effects and mitigation measures.

Not Present

No deer yarding areas have been mapped by MNRF within the Trent Lands (LIO data).

Not Present

No deer yarding areas have been mapped by MNRF within the Trent Lands (LIO data).







Deer Winter Concentration Areas

(Rationale: Deer movement during winter in the southern areas of Ecoregion 6E are not constrained by snow depth, however deer will annually congregate in large numbers in suitable woodlands to reduce or avoid the impacts of winter conditions.)

White-tailed Deer All forested Ecosites with these ELC Community Series: FOC, FOM, FOD, SWC, SWM, SWD

Conifer plantations much smaller than 50 ha may also be used.

• Woodlots >100 ha in size. Woodlots <100hs may be considered as significant based on MNRF studies or assessment

• Deer movement during winter in the southern areas of Ecoregion 6E are not constrained by snow depth, however deer will annually congregate in large numbers in suitable woodlands

• If deer are constrained by snow depth refer to the Deer Yarding Area habitat within Table 1.1 of this Schedule

• Large woodlots >100 ha and up to 1,500 ha are known to be used annually by densities of deer that range from 0.1-1.5 deer/ha

• Woodlots with high densities of deer due to artificial feeding are not significant.

INFORMATION SOURCES


• LIO/NRVIS

Studies confirm:

• Deer management is an MNRF responsibility, deer winter congregation areas considered significant will be mapped by MNRF

• Use of the woodlot by white-tailed deer will be determined by MNRF, all woodlots exceeding the area criteria are significant, unless determined not to be significant by MNRF

• Studies should be complete4d during winter (Jan./Feb.) when >20 cm of snow is on the ground using aerial survey techniques, ground road surveys, or a pellet count deer survey

• If a SWH is determined for Deer Wintering Area or if a proposed development is within Stratum II yarding area then Movement Corridors are to be considered as outlined in Table 1.4.1 of this Schedule

• SWH MIST Index #2 provides development effects and mitigation measures

Not Present

No areas identified by MNRF within the Trent Lands (LIO Data).

Not Present

No areas identified by MNRF within the Trent Lands (LIO Data).







Rare Vegetation Communities

Cliffs and Talus Slopes

(Rationale: Cliffs and Talus Slopes are extremely rare habitats in Ontario.)

Any ELC Ecosite within Community Series: TAO, TAS, TAT, CLO, CLS, CLT

A Cliff is vertical to near vertical bedrock >3 m in height.

A Talus Slope is rock rubble at the base of a cliff made up of coarse rocky debris.

• Most cliff and talus slopes occur along the Niagara Escarpment

INFORMATION SOURCES

• The Niagara Escarpment Commission has detailed information on location of these habitats

• OMNRF Districts

• Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC) has location information available on their website



• Confirm any ELC Vegetation Type for Cliffs or Talus Slopes


Not Present

No cliff or talus slope communities were observed during field investigations.

Not Present

No cliff or talus slope communities are known to occur within the TNA. Physiography is not consistent with providing these habitats.

Sand Barren

(Rationale: Sand barrens are rare in Ontario and support rare species. Most sand barrens have been lost due to cottage development and forestry.)

ELC Ecosites: SBO1, SBS1, SBT1

Vegetation cover varies from patchy and barren to continuous meadow (SBO1), thicket-like (SBS1), or more closed and treed (SBT1). Tree cover always <60%

Sand barrens typically are exposed sand, generally sparsely vegetated and caused by a lack of moisture, periodic fires and erosion. Usually located within other types of natural habitat such as forest or savannah. Vegetation can vary from patchy and barren to tree covered but less than 60%.

• A sand barren area >0.5 ha in size

INFORMATION SOURCES

• The Niagara Escarpment Commission has detailed information on location of these habitats

• OMNRF Districts




• Confirm any ELC Vegetation Type for Sand Barrens

• Site must not be dominated by exotic or introduced species (<50% vegetative cover are exotic spp.)

• SWH MIST Index #20 provides devel-opment effects and mitigation measures

Not Present

No sand barrens were observed during field investigations.

Not Present

No sand barrens are known to occur within the TNA. Areas greater than 0.5ha should be evident on aerial photography and none were identified through ELC mapping exercise.







Alvar

(Rationale: Alvars are extremely rare habitats in Ecoregion 6E.)

FIVE ALVAR INDICATOR SPECIESCarex craweiPanicum philadelphicumEleocharis compressaScutellaria parvulaTrichostema brachiatum

These indicator species are very specific to Alvars within Ecoregion 6E

ALO1, ALS1, ALT1, FOC1, FOC2, CUM2, CUS2, CUT2-1, CUW2

An Alvar is typically a level, mostly unfractured calcareous bedrock feature with a mosaic of rock pavements and bedrock overlain by a thin veneer of soil. The hydrology of alvars is complex, with alternating periods of inundation and drought. Vegetation cover varies from sparse lichen-moss associations to grasslands and shrublands and comprising a number of characteristic or indicator plants. Undisturbed alvars can be phyto- and zoogeographically diverse, supporting many uncommon or are relict plant and animal species. Vegetation cover varies from patchy to barren with a less than 60% tree cover

• An Alvar site >0.5 ha in size

• Alvar is particularly rare in Ecoregion 7E where the only known sites are found in the western islands of Lake Erie

INFORMATION SOURCES

• Alvars of Ontario (Federation of Ontario Naturalists, 2000)

• Conserving Great Lakes Alvars (Ontario Nature)

• OMNRF Districts




• Field studies identify that four of the five ALVAR INDICATOR SPECIES at a Candidate Alvar Site is significant

• Site must not be dominated by exotic of introduced species (<50% vegetative cover are exotic spp.)

• The alvar must be in excellent condition and fit in with surrounding landscape with few conflicting land uses


Not Present

No Alvar communities were observed during field investigations.

Not Present

No Alvar communities were identified through available secondary source information.

Old Growth Forest

(Rationale: Due to historic logging practices and land clearance for agriculture, old growth forest is rare in Ecoregion 6E.)

Forest Community Series: FOD, FOC, FOM, SWD, SWC, SWM

Old Growth Forests are characterized by heavy mortality or turnover of over-storey trees resulting in a mosaic of gaps that encourage development of a multi-layered canopy and an abundance of snags and downed woody debris.

• Woodland areas 30 ha or greater in size or with at least 10 ha interior habitat assuming 100 m buffer at edge of forest

INFORMATION SOURCES

• OMNRF Forest Resource Inventory mapping

• OMNRF Districts



• Sustainable Forestry License (SFL) companies will possibly know locations through field operations

• Municipal forestry departments

Field studies will determine:

• If dominant tree species of the forest are >140 years old, then the area containing these trees is SWH

• The forested area containing the old growth characteristics will have experienced no recognizable forestry activities (cut stumps will not be present)

• The area of forest ecosites combined or an eco-element within an ecosite that contain the old growth characteristics is the SWH

• Determine ELC vegetation types for the forest area containing the old growth characteristics


Not Present

Forest communities on the TAP are of insufficient size (exception 4B west).

4B is wooded and contiguous to woodlands occurring within WSNA. This woodland meets the habitat indicators; the area on 4B is not of sufficient age to support old growth.

Candidate

Landscape history will limit potential occurrence of old growth forest. Only WSNA meets the minimum size (total woodland size and interior habitat requirement). Presence of old growth in WSNA requires detailed survey to be assessed.







Savannah

(Rationale: Savannahs are extremely rare habitats in Ontario.)

TPS1, TPS2, TPW1, TPW2, CUS2

A Savannah is a tallgrass prairie habitat that has tree cover between 25-60%.

• No minimum size to site

• Site must be restored or a natural site. Remnant sites such as railway right-of-ways are not considered SWH

INFORMATION SOURCES




Field studies confirm:

• One or more of the Savannah indicator species should be present. Note: savannah plant spp. List from Ecoregion 6E should be used.

• Area of the ELC Ecosite is the SWH



Not Present

Ecosite not present.

Not Present


Tallgrass Prairie

(Rationale: Tallgrass Prairies are extremely rare habitats in Ontario.)

TPO1, TPO2

A tallgrass prairie has ground cover dominated by prairie grasses. An open tallgrass prairie habitat has <25% tree cover.

• No minimum size to site

• Site must be restored or a natural site. Remnant sites such as railway right-of-ways are not considered SWH

INFORMATION SOURCES





• One or more of the Prairie indicator species should be present. Note: savannah plant spp. List from Ecoregion 6E should be used.

• Area of the ELC Ecosite is the SWH



Not Present


Not Present








Other Rare Vegetation Communities

(Rationale: Plant communities that often contain rare species which depend on the habitat for survival.)

Provincially rare (S1, S2, S3) vegetation communities are listed in Appendix M of the Significant Wildlife Habitat Technical Guide (MNRF, 2000). Any ELC Ecosite Code that has a possible ELC Vegetation Type that is provincially rare is candidate SWH.

Rare Vegetation Communities may include beaches, fens, forest, marsh, barrens, dunes and swamps.

• ELC Ecosite codes that have the potential to be a rare ELC Vegetation Type as outlined in Appendix M of the Significant Wildlife Habitat Technical Guide (MNRF, 2000).

• OMNRF/NHIC will have up to date listing for rare vegetation communities.

INFORMATION SOURCES


• OMNRF Districts



• Field studies should confirm if an ELC Vegetation Type is a rare vegetation community based on listing within Appendix M of the Significant Wildlife Habitat Technical Guide (MNRF, 2000).

• Area of the ELC Vegetation Type polygon is the SWH.


Not Present

No provincially rare ecosite / vegetation types identified.

Unable to Assess

No provincially rare ecosite / vegetation types identified through secondary source or through airphoto interpretation (ELC). Confirmation required through field assessment.







Specialized Habitats for Wildlife

Waterfowl Nesting Area

(Rationale: Important to local waterfowl populations, sites with greatest number of species and highest number of individuals are significant)

American Black DuckNorthern PintailNorthern ShovelerGadwallBlue-winged TealGreen-winged TealWood DuckHooded MerganserMallard

All upland habitats located adjacent to these wetland ELC Ecosites are Candidate SWH:MAS1, MAS2, MAS3, SAS1, SAM1, SAF1, MAM1, MAM2, MAM3, MAM4, MAM5, MAM6, SWT1, SWT2, SWD1, SWD2, SWD3, SWD4

NOTEIncludes adjacency to Provincially Significant Wetlands

• A waterfowl nesting area extends 120 m from a wetland (>0.5 ha) or a wetland (>0.5 ha) and any small wetlands (0.5 ha) within 120 m or a cluster of 3 or more small (<0.5 ha) wetlands within 120 m of each individual wetland where waterfowl nesting is known to occur

• Upland areas should be at least 120 m wide so that predators such as raccoons, skunks and foxes have difficulty finding nests

• Wood Ducks and Hooded Mergansers utilize large diameter trees (>40 cm dbh) in woodlands for cavity nest sites.

INFORMATION SOURCES

• Ducks Unlimited staff may know the locations of particularly productive nesting sites

• MNRF Wetland Evaluations for indication of significant waterfowl nesting habitat


Studies confirmed:

• Presence of 3 or more nesting pairs for listed species excluding Mallards, or;

• Presence of 10 or more nesting pairs for listed species including Mallards.

• Any active nesting site of an American Black Duck is considered significant.

• Nesting studies should be completed during the spring breeding season (April - June). Evaluation methods to follow “Bird and Bird Habitats: Guidelines for Wind Power Projects”

• A field study confirming waterfowl nesting habitat will determine boundary of the waterfowl nesting habitat for the SWH, this may be greater or less than 120 m from the wetland and will provide enough habitat for waterfowl to successfully nest

• SWH MIST Index #25 provides development

Not Present

Species and numeric criteria for nesting not met.

Candidate

Four wildlife species, including Mallard, noted in Secondary Sources. Field studies to confirm nesting in upland habitat adjacent to wetlands required to confirm. CNA, WSNA and PRNA are identified as Candidate areas.







Bald Eagle and Osprey nesting, foraging and Perching Habitat

(Rationale: Nest sites are fairly uncommon in Ecoregion 7E and are used annually by these species. Many suitable nesting locations may be lost due to increasing shoreline development pressures and scarcity of habitat.)

Osprey

SPECIAL CONCERNBald Eagle

ELC Forest Community Series: FOD, FOM, FOC, SWD, SWM and SWC directly adjacent to riparian areas – rivers, lakes, ponds and wetlands.

• Nests are associated with lakes, ponds, rivers or wetlands along forested shorelines, islands, or on structures over water.

• Osprey nests are usually at the top a tree whereas Bald Eagle nests are typically in super canopy trees in a notch within the tree’s canopy.

• Nests located on man-made objects are not to be included as SWH (e.g. telephone poles and constructed nesting platforms)

INFORMATION SOURCES

• NHIC compiles all known nesting sites for Bald Eagles in Ontario

• MNRF values information (LIO/NRVIS) will list known nesting locations. Note: data from NRVIS is provided as a point and does not represent all the habitat

• Nature Counts, Ontario Nest Records Scheme data.

• OMNRF District.

• Check the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas or Rare Breeding Birds in Ontario for species documented


• Field Naturalists clubs

Studies confirm the use of these nests by:

• One or more active Osprey or Bald Eagle nests in an area

• Some species have more than one nest in a given area and priority is given to the primary nest with alternate nests included within the area of the SWH.

• For an Osprey, the active nest and a 300 m radius around the nest or the contiguous woodland stand is the SWH, maintaining undisturbed shorelines with large trees within this area is important

• For a Bald Eagle the active nest and a 400-800 m radius around the nest is the SWH. Area of the habitat from 400-800 m is dependent on sight lines from the nest to the development and inclusion of perching and foraging habitat

• To be significant a site must be used annually. When found inactive, the site must be known to be inactive for > 3 years or suspected of not being used for >5 years before being considered not significant.

• Observational studies to determine nest site use, perching sites and foraging areas need to be done from early March to mid-August.



Not Present

No nesting observed.

Candidate

Nests on constructed nesting platforms are not considered SWH, Osprey in are nesting on platforms (L22NA) and may be nesting naturally in other locations. Other TNA directly adjacent to the Otonabee River / Canal are identified as candidate; additional surveys would be required to confirm presence / absence







Woodland Raptor Nesting Habitat

(Rationale: Nest sites for these species are rarely identified; these area sensitive habitats are often used annually by these species.)

Northern GoshawkCooper’s HawkSharp-shinned HawkRed-shouldered HawkBarred OwlBroad-winged Hawk

May be found in all forested ELC Ecosites.

May also be found in SWC, SWM, SWD and CUP3.

• All natural or conifer plantation woodland/forest stands >30 ha with > 4 ha of interior habitat. Interior habitat determined with a 200 m buffer.

• Stick nests found in a variety of intermediate-aged to mature conifer, deciduous or mixed forests, within tops or crotches of trees. Species such as Cooper’s Hawk nest along forest edges sometimes on peninsulas or small off-shore islands.

• In disturbed sites, nests may be used again, or a new nest will be in close proximity to old nest

INFORMATION SOURCES

• OMNRF Districts.

• Check the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas or Rare Breeding Birds in Ontario for species documented.

• Check data from Bird Studies Canada.


Studies confirm:

• Presence of one or more active nests from species list is considered significant

• Red-shouldered Hawk and Northern Goshawk – A 400 m radius around the nest or 28 ha area of habitat is the SWH. The 28 ha habitat area would be applied where optimal habitat is irregularly shaped around the nest.

• Barred Owl – A 200m radius around the nest is the SWH

• Broad-winged Hawk and Coopers Hawk, – A 100m radius around the nest is the SWH

• Sharp-Shinned Hawk – A 50m radius around the nest is the SWH

• Conduct field investigations from early March to end of May. The use of call broadcasts can help in locating territorial (courting/nesting) raptors and facilitate the discovery of nests by narrowing down the search area.


Not Present

Cooper’s Hawk nesting and Barred Owl observed in 2C/2D/TLFNA, however habitat requirement not met.

Candidate

Cooper’s Hawk, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Broad-winged Hawk, Barred Owl documented in secondary sources. Contiguous woodlands associated with WSNA meet habitat requirement (>30ha woodland with >4ha interior habitat >200m from forest edge). CNA is functionally connected for raptor species and will further support habitat potential. Site specific raptor surveys required to assess species presence and abundance.







Turtle Nesting Habitat

(Rationale: These habitats are rare and when identified will often be the only breeding site for local populations of turtles.)

Midland Painted Turtle

SPECIAL CONCERNNorthern Map TurtleSnapping Turtle

Exposed mineral soil (sand or gravel) areas adjacent (<100 m) or within the following ELC Ecosites: MAS1, MAS2, MAS3, SAS1, SAM1, SAF1, BOO1, FEO1

• Best nesting habitat for turtles are close to water and away from roads and sites less prone to loss of eggs by predation from skunks, raccoons or other animals.

• For an area to function as a turtle-nesting area, it must provide sand and gravel that turtles are able to dig in and is located in open, sunny areas. Nesting areas on the sides of municipal or provincial road embankments and shoulders are not SWH.

• Sand and gravel beaches adjacent to undisturbed shallow weedy areas of marshes, lakes and rivers are most frequently used.

INFORMATION SOURCES

• Use Ontario Soil Survey reports and maps to help find suitable substrate for nesting turtles (well-drained sands and fine gravels).

• Check the Ontario Herpetofaunal Summary Atlas records or other similar atlases for uncommon turtles; location information may help to find potential nesting habitat for them.

• Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC).

• Field naturalist clubs.

Studies confirm:

• Presence of 5 or more nesting Midland Painted Turtles.

• One ore more Northern Map Turtles or Snapping Turtles nesting is a SWH.

• The area or collection of sites within an area of exposed mineral soils where the turtles nest, plus a radius of 30 to 100 m around the nesting area dependent on slope, riparian vegetation and adjacent land use is the SWH.

• Travel routes from wetland to nesting area are to be considered within the SWH as part of the 30 to 100 m area of habitat.

• Field investigations should be conducted in prime nesting season typically late spring to early summer. Observational studies observing the turtles nesting is a recommended method.

• SWH MIST Index #28 provides development effects and mitigation measures for turtle nesting habitat.

Not Present

Habitat not present or inaccessible to turtles

Candidate

Upland habitat associated with CNA adjacent to Otonabee and associated wetlands makes the area highly suitable. Snapping turtle is known to occur in the area.

Recorded presence of Blanding’s Turtle within WSNA may support candidate habitat for other species (note: presence of Blanding’s Turtle is addressed through SAR habitat, not SWH). Suitable nesting habitat may also occur in TNAs adjacent to the Otonabee or wetland areas (SDNA, ACWNA, OCWNA, PRNA, L22NA, WSNA).







Seeps and Springs

(Rationale: Seeps/springs are typical of headwater areas and are often at the source of Coldwater streams.)

Wild TurkeyRuffed GrouseSpruce GrouseWhite-tailed DeerSalamanders

Seeps/springs are areas where groundwater comes to the surface. Often they are found within headwater areas within forested habitats. Any forested Ecosite within the headwater areas of a stream could have seeps/springs.

• Any forested area (with <25% meadow/field/ pasture) within the headwaters of a stream or river system

• Seeps and springs are important feeding and drinking areas. Especially in the winter will support a variety of plant and animal species.

INFORMATION SOURCES

• Topographical Map.

• Thermography.

• Hydrological surveys conducted by Conservation Authorities and MOECC.

• Field Naturalists Clubs and landowners.

• Municipalities and Conservation Authorities may have drainage maps and headwater areas mapped


• Presence of a site with 2 or more seeps/springs should be considered SWH.

• The area of an ELC forest ecosite or an Eco element within ecosite containing the seeps/springs is the SWH. The protection of the recharge area considering the slope, vegetation, height of trees and groundwater condition need to be considered in delineation the habitat


Not Present

No seeps or springs observed during field investigations.

Confirmed

SWH confirmed in TLFNA through secondary source.

Candidate

Wildlife species documented in secondary sources, WSNA undulating topography may indicate presence. Other TNA may be candidate. Site specific surveys required to confirm.







Amphibian Breeding Habitat:

Woodland

(Rationale: These habitats are extremely important to amphibian biodiversity within a landscape and often represent the only breeding habitat for local amphibian populations.)

Eastern NewtBlue-spotted SalamanderSpotted SalamanderGray TreefrogSpring PeeperWestern Chorus FrogWood Frog

All Ecosites associated with these ELC Community Series: FOC, FOM, FOD, SWC, SWM, SWD

Breeding pools within the woodland or the shortest distance from forest habitat are more significant because they are more likely to be used due to reduced risk to migrating amphibians.

• Presence of a wetland, pond or woodland pool (including vernal pools) >500 m2 (about 25 m diameter) within or adjacent (within 120 m) to a woodland (no minimum size). Some small wetlands may not be mapped and may be important breeding pools for amphibians.

• Woodlands with permanent ponds or those containing water in most years until mid-July are more likely to be used as breeding habitat.

INFORMATION SOURCES

• Ontario Herpetofaunal Summary Atlas (or other similar atlases) for records

• Local landowners may also provide assistance as they may hear spring-time choruses of amphibians on their property.

• OMNRF Districts and wetland evaluations

• Field Naturalist clubs

• Canadian Wildlife Service Amphibian Road Call Survey

• Ontario Vernal Pool Association: http://www.ontariovernalpools.org

Studies confirm:

• Presence of breeding population of 1 or more of the listed newt/salamander species or 2 or more of the listed frog species with at least 20 individuals (adults or egg masses) or 2 or more of the listed frog species with Call Level Codes of 3.

• A combination of observational study and call count surveys will be required during the spring (Mar.-Jun.) when amphibians are concentrated around suitable breeding habitat within or near the woodland/wetlands

• The habitat is the wetland area plus a 230m radius of woodland area. If a wetland area is adjacent to a woodland, a travel corridor connecting the wetland to the woodland is to be included in the habitat.


Not Present

Breeding pools not observed in woodlands during field investigations. Species occurrence criteria not met.

Confirmed

Secondary source information includes multiple records of Blue-spotted Salamander including juveniles, in / near PRNA and WCNA. To date, one breeding pool has been confirmed (SER-TU 2020); this breeding pool and contiguous, suitable woodland area within 230m have been mapped as SWH.

Candidate

Suitable habitat exists through TNA with forest communities listed in the criteria. Surveys to assess presence of woodland wetlands, ponds and pools and breeding abundance is required to confirm.







Wetland

(Rationale: Wetlands supporting breeding for these amphibian species are extremely important and fairly rare within central Ontario landscapes.)

Eastern NewtAmerican ToadSpotted SalamanderFour-toed SalamanderBlue-spotted SalamanderGray TreefrogWestern Chorus FrogNorthern Leopard FrogPickerel FrogGreen FrogMink FrogBullfrog

ELC Community Classes SW, MA, FE, BO, OA and SA.

Typically these wetland eco-sites will be isolated (>120 m) from woodland ecosites, how-ever larger wetlands containing predominantly aquatic species (e.g. Bullfrog) may be adjacent to woodlands.

• Wetlands >500m2 (about 25m diameter), supporting high species diversity are significant; some small or ephemeral habitats may not be identified on MNRF mapping and could be important amphibian breeding habitats

• Presence of shrubs and logs increase significance of pond for some amphibian species because of available structure for calling, foraging, escape and concealment from predators

• Bullfrogs require permanent water bodies with abundant emergent vegetation.

INFORMATION SOURCES

• Ontario Herpetofaunal Summary Atlas (or other similar atlases)

• Canadian Wildlife Service Amphibian Road Surveys and Backyard Amphibian Call Count.

• OMNRF Districts and wetland evaluations.


Studies confirm:

• Presence of breeding population of 1 or more of the listed newt/salamander species or 2 or more of the listed frog/toad species with at least 20 individuals (adults or eggs masses) or 2 or more of the listed frog/toad species with Call Level Codes of 3 or; Wetland with confirmed breeding Bullfrogs are significant

• The ELC ecosite wetland area and the shoreline are the SWH

• A combination of observational study and call count surveys will be required during the spring (March-June) when amphibians are concentrated around suitable breeding habitat within or near the wetlands.

• If a SWH is determined for Amphibian Breeding Habitat (Wetlands) then Movement Corridors are to be considered as outlined in Table 1.4.1 of this Schedule.


Not Present

Species occurrence criteria not met.

Candidate

Suitable habitat exists within TNAs containing wetlands. Surveys to assess breeding abundance is required to confirm against SWH criteria.







Woodland Area-Sensitive Bird Breeding Habitat

(Rationale: Large, natural blocks of mature woodland habitat within the settled areas of Southern Ontario are important habitats for area sensitive interior forest song birds.)

Yellow-bellied SapsuckerRed-breasted Nuthatch VeeryBlue-headed VireoNorthern ParulaBlack-throated Green WarblerBlackburnian WarblerBlack-throated Blue WarblerOvenbirdScarlet TanagerWinter Wren

SPECIAL CONCERNCerulean WarblerCanada Warbler

All Ecosites associated with these ELC Community Series: FOC, FOM, FOD, SWC, SWM, SWD

CRITERIA

• Habitats where interior forest breeding birds are breeding, typically large mature (>60 yrs. old) forest stands or woodlots >30 ha

• Interior forest habitat is at least 200 m from forest edge habitat

INFORMATION SOURCES

• Local birder clubs.

• Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) for the location of forest bird monitoring.

• Bird Studies Canada conducted a 3-year study of 287 woodlands to determine the effects of forest fragmentation on forest birds and to determine what forests were of greatest value to interior species


Studies confirm:

• Presence of nesting or breeding pairs of 3 or more of the listed wildlife species.

• Note: any site with breeding Cerulean Warblers or Canada Warblers is to be considered SWH

• Conduct field investigations in spring and early summer when birds are singing and defending their territories



Candidate

Candidate habitat associated with western parcel of 4B only.

Candidate

Candidate habitat associated with WSNA, CNA, TLFNA, LEDNA (size, habitat). Site-specific field surveys needed to confirm species criteria and breeding is met.







Habitats of Species of Conservation Concern

Marsh Bird Breeding Habitat

(Rationale: Wetlands for these bird species are typically productive and fairly rare in Southern Ontario landscapes.)

American BitternVirginia Rail SoraCommon MoorhenAmerican CootPied-billed GrebeMarsh WrenSedge WrenCommon LoonGreen HeronTrumpeter Swan

SPECIAL CONCERNBlack TernYellow Rail

MAM1, MAM2, MAM3, MAM4, MAM5, MAM6, SAS1, SAM1, SAF1, FEO1, BOO1

For Green Heron: all SW, MA and CUM1 sites

• Nesting occurs in wetlands.

• All wetland habitat is to be considered as long as there is shallow water with emergent aquatic vegetation present

• For Green Heron, habitat is at the edge of water such as sluggish streams, ponds and marshes sheltered by shrubs and trees. Less frequently, it may be found in upland shrubs or forest a considerable distance from water

INFORMATION SOURCES

• OMNRF District and wetland evaluations.

• Field Naturalist clubs

• Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC) Records.


• Ontario Breeding Bird Atla

Studies confirm:

• Presence of 5 or more nesting pairs of Sedge Wren or Marsh Wren or breeding by any combination of 4 or more of the listed species

• Note: any wetland with breeding of 1 or more Black Terns, Trumpeter Swan, Green Heron or Yellow Rail is SWH

• Area of the ELC ecosite is the SWH.

• Breeding surveys should be done in May/June when these species are actively nesting in wetland habitats.



Not Present

Habitat not present.

Candidate

American, Bittern, Black Tern, Common Loon, Green Heron, Marsh Wren, Pied-billed Grebe, Sedge Wren, Sora, Virginia Rail documented across Secondary Sources. Habitat may be present in CNA, WSNA, ACWNA, WCNA, PRNA, L22NA. Site specific fields surveys needed to confirm.







Open Country Bird Breeding Habitat

(Rationale: This wildlife habitat is declining throughout Ontario and North America. Species such as the Upland Sandpiper have declined significantly the past 40 years based on CWS (2004) trend records.)

Upland SandpiperGrasshopper SparrowVesper SparrowNorthern HarrierSavannah Sparrow

SPECIAL CONCERNShort-eared Owl

CUM1, CUM2 • Large grassland areas (includes natural and cultural fields and meadows) >30 ha

• Grasslands not Class 1 or 2 agricultural lands, and not being actively used for farming (i.e. no row cropping or intensive hay or livestock pasturing in the last 5 years)

• Grassland sites considered significant should have a history of longevity, either abandoned fields, mature hayfields and pasturelands that are at least 5 years or older.

• The Indicator bird species are area sensitive requiring larger grassland areas than the common grassland species

INFORMATION SOURCES

• Agricultural land classification maps, Ministry of Agriculture.

• Local bird clubs.


• EIS Reports and other information available from Conservation Authorities


• Presence of nesting or breeding of 2 or more of the listed species

• A field with 1 or more breeding Short-eared Owls is to be considered SWH

• The area of SWH is the contiguous ELC ecosite field areas

• Conduct field investigations of the most likely areas in spring and early summer when birds are singing and defending their territories



Not Present

Species criteria not met.

Not Present

Habitat size criteria not met. Species are documented across Secondary Sources







Shrub / Early Successional Breeding Bird habitat

(Rationale: This wildlife habitat is declining throughout Ontario and North America. The Brown Thrasher has declined significantly over the past 40 years based on CWS (2004) trend records.)

INDICATOR SPECIESBrown ThrasherClay-coloured Sparrow

COMMON SPECIESField SparrowBlack-billed CuckooEastern TowheeWillow Flycatcher

SPECIAL CONCERNYellow-breasted ChatGolden-winged Warbler

CUT1, CUT2, CUS1, CUS2, CUW1, CUW2

Patches of shrub ecosites can be complexed into a larger habitat for some bird species

• Large field areas succeeding to shrub and thicket habitats >10 ha in size

• Shrub land or early successional fields, not class 1 or 2 agricultural lands, not being actively used for farming (i.e. no row-cropping, haying or live-stock pasturing in the last 5 years)

• Shrub thicket habitats (>10 ha) are most likely to support and sustain a diversity of these species

• Shrub and thicket habitat sites considered significant should have a history of longevity, either abandoned fields or pasturelands

INFORMATION SOURCES

• Agricultural land classification maps, Ministry of Agriculture.

• Local bird clubs.




• Presence of nesting or breeding of 1 of the indicator species and at least 2 of the common species

• A habitat with breeding Yellow-breasted Chat or Golden-winged Warbler is to be considered as Significant Wildlife Habitat

• The area of the SWH is the contiguous ELC ecosite field/thicket area.

• Conduct field investigations of the most likely areas in spring and early summer when birds are singing and defending their territories



Candidate

1A had Possible Brown Thrasher breeding. 1B had Probable Brown Thrasher breeding, Habitat between the TAP, TNA, and adjacent (but continuous) habitat meets size criteria. 1F is considered contiguous habitat to 1A.

Assessment through breeding bird surveys conducted through subsequent planning stages is recommended to confirm presence / absence of SWH

Candidate

Suitable habitat is present in the extreme southwest of SDNA (contiguous habitat to adjacent lands of potential suitability), and within the WSNA with specific habitat suitability noted in the southwest portion of the nature area.

Additional surveys would be required to confirm presence / absence of SWH.







Terrestrial Crayfish Habitat

(Rationale: Terrestrial Crayfish are only found within SW Ontario in Canada and their habitats are very rare.)

Chimney or Digger CrayfishDevil Crayfish or Meadow Crayfish

MAM1, MAM2, MAM3, MAM4, MAM5, MAM6, MAS1, MAS2, MAS3, SWD, SWT, SWM

CUM1 with inclusions of above meadow marsh ecosites can be used by terrestrial crayfish

• Wet meadow and edges of shallow marshes (no minimum size) should be surveyed for terrestrial crayfish

• Constructs burrows in marshes, mudflats, meadows, the ground can’t be too moist. Can often be found far from water

• Both species are a semi-terrestrial burrower which spends most of its life within burrows consisting of a network of tunnels. Usually the soil is not too moist so that the tunnel is well-formed.

INFORMATION SOURCES

• Information sources from “Conservation Status of Freshwater Crayfishes” by Dr. Premek Hamr for the WWF and CNF, March, 1998

Studies confirm:

• Presence of 1 or more individuals of species listed or their chimneys (burrows) in suitable meadow marsh, swamp or moist terrestrial sites

• Area of ELC ecosite or an Eco element area of meadow marsh or swamp within the larger ecosite area is the SWH

• Surveys should be done April to August in temporary or permanent water. Note the presence of burrows or chimneys are often the only indicator of presence, observance or collection of individuals is very difficult


Not Present

Terrestrial crayfish chimneys / burrows were not observed during field investigations on the TAP.

Unable to Assess

No records of terrestrial crayfish were obtained through secondary source information. Further observation data would be required to confirm presence / absence.







Special Concern and Rare Wildlife Species

(Rationale: These species are quite rare or have experienced significant population declines in Ontario.)

All Special Concern and Provincially Rare (S1, S2, S3, SH) plant and animal species. Lists of these species are tracked by the NHIC

All plant and animal element occurrences (EOs) within a 1 km or 10 km grid.

Older EOs were recorded prior to GPS being available, therefore location information may lack accuracy.

• •Whenanelementoccurrenceisidentified within a 1 or 10 km grid for a Special Concern or provincially Rare species; linking candidate habitat on the site needs to be completed to ELC Ecosites

INFORMATION SOURCES

• Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC) will have Special Concern and Provincially Rare (S1-S3, SH) species lists with element occurrences data.

• NHIC Website “Get Information”: http://nhic.mnr.gov.on.ca


• Expert advice should be sought as many of the rare spp. Have little information available about their requirements

Studies confirm:

• Assessment/inventory of the site for the identified special concern or rare species needs to be completed during the time of year when the species is present or easily identifiable.

• The area of the habitat to the finest ELC scale that protects the habitat form and function is the SWH, this must be delineated through detailed field studies. The habitat needs be easily mapped and cover an important life stage component for a species e.g. specific nesting habitat or foraging habitat.


Candidate

Wood Thrush was observed during field investigations north of TAP 2D in the TLFNA. Suitable habitat may extend onto the TAP (plantation). Use and habitat suitability should be refined through site-specific studies (e.g., an EIS).

Wood Thrush was observed in suitable habitat in the western portion of Parcel 4B. Additional surveys required to refine understanding of habitat use (i.e., confirm breeding).

Monarch (Special Concern) was documented on 1B and 2D. Candidate habitat is present wherever milkweed is present in abundance. Consideration should be given to this species and habitat quality through future studies to support development application processes to determine how habitat for this species is to be addressed.

Confirmed

CNA- Snapping Turtle is known to occur in the wetland areas contiguous to the CNA (MAS). Preliminary mapping has been identified; mapping may be updated based on additional information as it becomes available.

Candidate

Eastern Wood Pewee (Special Concern) was observed during field investigations adjacent to TAP 1A, associated with suitable habitats within the SDNA. It is anticipated this species is breeding within the nature area. Secondary source information contained a record of the species adjacent to TAP 1B and is assumed to be associated with suitable habitats present in CNA.

TLFNA, CNA and WSNA contain candidate habitat for Wood Thrush (Special Concern).

Candidate Monarch habitat is present wherever milkweed occurs in abundance and has not been mapped. The species is known to occur in the area.


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Animal Movement Corridors

Amphibian Movement Corridors

(Rationale: Movement corridors for amphibians moving from their terrestrial habitat to breeding habitat can be extremely important for local populations.)

Eastern NewtAmerican ToadSpotted SalamanderFour-toed SalamanderBlue-spotted SalamanderGray TreefrogWestern Chorus FrogNorthern Leopard FrogPickerel FrogGreen FrogMink FrogBullfrog

Corridors may be found in all ecosites associated with water.

Corridors will be determined based on identifying the significant breeding habitat for these species in Table 1.1

• Movement corridors between breeding habitat and summer habitat

• Movement corridors must be determined when amphibian breeding habitat is confirmed as SWH (Amphibian Breeding Habitat, Wetland)

INFORMATION SOURCES

• MNRF District Office.

• Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC).



• Field Studies must be conducted at the time of year when species are expected to be migrating or entering breeding sites

• Corridors should consist of native vegetation, with several layers of vegetation. Corridors unbroken by roads, waterways or bodies, and undeveloped areas are most significant

• Corridors should have at least 15m of vegetation on both sides of waterway or be up to 200m wide of woodland habitat and with gaps <20m

• Shorter corridors are more significant than longer corridors, however amphibians must be able to get to and from their summer and breeding habitat


Not Present

No confirmed amphibian breeding habitat was confirmed on the TAP therefore movement corridors are not triggered.

Confirmed

Presence of confirmed amphibian breeding habitat (WCNA and PRNA) triggers consideration of an amphibian movement corridor. As there is a separation between the breeding pond/pool in WCNA and associated woodland habitat in PRNA, an amphibian movement corridor has been identified and mapped to connect these habitat areas.

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Deer Movement Corridors

(Rationale: Corridors important for all species to be able to access seasonally important life-cycle habitats or to access new habitat for dispersing individuals by minimizing their vulnerability while travelling.)

White-tailed Deer Corridors may be found in all forested ecosites. A Project Proposal in Stratum II Deer Wintering Area has potential to contain corridors.

• Movement corridor must be determined when Deer Wintering Habitat is confirmed as SWH from Table 1.1 of this schedule.

• A deer wintering habitat identified by the OMNRF as SWH in Table 1.1 of this Schedule will have corridors that the deer use during fall migration and spring dispersion.

• Corridors typically follow riparian areas, woodlots, areas of physical geography (ravines, or ridges). Information Sources

• MNRF District Office.

• Natural Heritage Information Center (NHIC).



• Studies must be conducted at the time of year when deer are migrating or moving to and from winter concentration areas .

• Corridors that lead to a deer wintering habitat should be unbroken by roads and residential areas.

• Corridors should be at least 200m wide with gaps <20mcxlix and if following riparian area with at least 15m of vegetation on both sides of waterways Shorter corridors are more significant than longer corridors, cxlix.

• SWHMiST cxlix Index #39 provides development effects and mitigation measures

Not Present

No deer overwintering or yarding areas were identified.

Not Present

No deer overwintering or yarding areas were identified.


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