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BIOLOG�CAL INVENTORY METHODS AND RESULTS FOR SUBJECT SITE
A.Herpetological Inventory:
Methods:
The species composition of the herpetological community of the subject property was assessed
using several techniques. First,twelve pitfall traps were placed throughout the project sites.
Drift fences(�150-190' in length, 2' in height)were used to improve the success rates of these
traps. The drift fences consisted of silt screen that was firmly stapled into the ground to prevent
organisms from passing beneath the fence. Three drift fences were installed, one fence was
located within the successional old field and two fences were located within the red maple-
hardwood swamp. One end of each of the drift fences located in the freshwater wetland was
placed at the edge of the wetland's standing water and the fences ran landward into areas
dominated by red maple(Acer rubrum) and spicebush(Lindera benzoin). The locations of the
wetland and upland drift fences are shown�on the location map provided in this Appendix. Four
pitfall traps were placed on each drift fence. The pitfall traps were constructed of 3 gallon
buckets dug into the ground such that the upper limit of the bucket was flush with the soil
surface. A 5"PVC lip was installed within each 3 gallon bucket to prevent frogs from jumping
� out of the pitfall trap. Pitfall traps were covered when not in use to prevent animals from
entering the trap. When pitfall traps were utilized,they were checked daily to prevent mortality
within the traps. Pitfall traps were utilized for three to four consecutive nights during monthly
sampling periods between June and September. All collected organisms were released
immediately after identification.
Shallow areas of standing water located in the wetlands surrounding the subject property were
sampled with dip nets. Dip-netting occurred on the evenings of June 12, June 19, June 26, July
15, August 9, and August 29,2007 and was conducted by William P. Bowman,PhD and Todd
Gardner. Twenty cover boards were placed throughout the project site. The cover boards were
checked periodically for herpetiles and observed species were recorded to species. Passive
techniques such as listening for frog calis and investigation of woody debris and rocks were also
employed to inventory the herpetological community of the site. Listening for frog calls
occurred on the nights of May 29,June 12, June 19, June 26, July 15,August 9, and August 29,
2007 between 9-11PM by William Bowman and Todd Gardner.
Results:
Nine species of reptiles and amphibians were observed on the subject property(four frogs, three
salamanders, one snake, and one turtle), as described in the following table. The method of
observation for each species and the habitat type where the organisms were observed are also
presented. The large area of standing water located to the south and west of the subject property
provide breeding habitat for the frogs and salamanders observed. Larval spotted salamanders
were observed during dip-netting in these wetlands. The moist woodlands located adjacent to
these pools provide foraging habitat for the adult salamanders observed. Four-toed and red-
backed salamanders were observed under cover boards placed in these moist woodlands. The
wetlands located on the eastern portion of the property have few pools of standing water and,
accordingly, seem to provide habitat for fewer numbers of amphibians. Eastern garder snakes
were commonly observed under cover boards located throughout the successional old fields.
Box turtles were typically observed in the woodlands immediately adjacent to the successional
old fields although they were also observed in all habitat on the subject property.
Observed Re tiles and Am hibians at the Sub'ect Site
Common Name Scientific Name Method of Observation Habitats
Spring Peeper Hyla crucifer Cover Boards,Visual Observation Margins of Standing Water within
Freshwater WeNands
Bullfrog Rana catesbiana Dip-Netting,Visual Observation, Mazgins of Standing Water within
Pit-fall Traps Freshwater Wetlands
Green Frog Rana clamitans Call Identification Mazgins of Standing Water within
Freshwater Wetlands
Wood Frog Rana sylvatica Pit-fall Traps Margins of Standing Water within
Freshwater Wetlands
Four-toed Salamander Hemidactylium scutatum Cover Boards Moist portions of Southern Successionai
Forest Stand
Red-backed Salamander Plethodon cinerus Cover Boards,Turning Acer-and Linder•a-dominated portions
Logs/Rocks of Red Maple Hardwood Swamp
Spotted Salamander Ambystoma maculatum Dip-Netting Margins of Standing Water within
Freshwater Wetlands
Eastem Gazder Snake Thamnophis sirtalis Cover Boards,Pit-fall Traps Successional Old Fieid and Edges of
Adjacent Woodlands and Thickets
Eastern Box Turtle Terrapene carolina Visual Observation Successionai Old Field,Forest Edges,
Successional Southem Hardwood Forest
Stands,and Acer-and Lir7dera-
dominated portions of Red Maple
Hardwood Swamp
B. Mammal Inventory:
Methods:
The small mammal community present on the subject property was inventoried using ten (10)
Sherman aluminum folding live capture traps. The dimensions of the traps were 3"(w)x 3.5"(h)
x 9.25"(1). The traps were placed throughout the property site in various habitats including red
maple-hardwood swamp, upland successional hardwood forest, and successional old field. The
locations of the traps are presented on the location map included in this Appendix. Traps were
baited with a combination of cracked corn, peanut butter, and millet. Slices of carrots were
provided in the traps to avoid dehydration and cotton bedding material was provided to decrease
the chances of hypothermic or hyperthermic captures. '
Traps were set in the evening and checked the following morning to minimize mortalities and
trap stress. Traps were set for 3-4 consecutive nights during each sampling period. One sampling
period per month was conducted between July and September. Between sampling periods, traps
were left in the field with doors closed. After identification, all collected organisms were
immediately released in the area of the trapping station.
Results:
White-footed mice (Peromyscus leucopus)were routinely collected in traps located within the
successional old fields and are abundant at the subject property. White-footed mice were also
found in pit-fall traps and under cover boards placed in these fields. All traps placed within
upland and wetland forest stands were disturbed by raccoons; accordingly, no mice were ever
collected from these habitats. In addition, grey squirrel(Sciurus carolinensis), eastern cottontail
(Sylvilagus floridanus), and white-tailed deer were observed on the subject property. A complete
list of the mammals observed and expected to be present on the subject property is located in the
following table.
Observed and Ex ected Mammals at the Sub'ect Site
Common Name Scientific Name Observed/Expected
Opossurn Didelphis marsupialis Expected
Short-tailed Shrew Blarina brevicauda Expected
Masked Shrew Sorex cinerus Expected
Eastern Mole Scalopus aquaticus Expected
Little Brown Myotis Myotis lucifugus Expected
Raccoon Procryon lotor Observed
Long-tailed Weasel Mustela frenata Expected
Striped Skunk Mephitis mephitis Expected
Red Fox Vulpes fulva Expected
Eastern Chipmunk Tamias striatus Expected
Gray Squirrel Sciurus carolinensis Observed
White-footed Mouse Peromyscus leucopus Observed
Meadow Vole Microtus pennsylvanicus Expected
Eastern Cottontail Sylvilagus floridanus Observed
White-tailed Deer Odocoileus virginianus Observed
Expected mammal species based on habitat descriptions provided in The Mammals of Long
Island, New York(Connor, 1971)
C.Avian Inventory:
Methods:
An inventory of the bird species present on the project site was conducted by William P.
Bowman, PhD of Land Use Ecological Services. Avian surveys were conducted.monthly from
late April through early October. Birds were identified by both sight and song. Surveys began in
the early morning(6-7 AM)to coincide with peak bird calling times and lasted several hours.
Surveys occurred on Apri129,May 22, June 19, July 15,August 29, September 18, and October
12,2007. Meander surveys were perforzned in which each of the habitat types present at the
project site during each survey date.
Results:
Forty six(46)bird species were observed on the subject property with eighteen bird species
expected to also utilize the site. A complete list of the observed and expected bird species found
on the subject property is provided in the following table. The mature red maple-hardwood
swamps associated with Moore's Woods provide high-quality habitat for a variety of forest
songbirds including American redstart(Setophaga ruticilla),wood thrush(Hylocichla
mustelina), great crested flycatcher(Myiarchus crinitus),black-and-white warbler(Mniotitla
varia), ovenbird(Seiurus aurocapilla), and northern parula(Parula americana). These forest-
dwelling species were largely observed on the southern and southwestern portions of the
property or on the adjacent property. Sharp-shinned hawk(Accipiter striatus), a New York State
species of special concern,was also observed in these woodlands. The open�elds, forest edges,
and dense thickets of low shrubs and woody vines in both the black locust- and red maple-
dominated successional hardwood stands provide excellent habitat for a large diversity of
songbirds and foraging sites for raptors and owls.
Observed and Ex ected Bird S ecies at Sub'ect Pro er
Common Name Scientific Name Observed/Expected Breeding Activity:
(Yes-Observed,Yes-
Expected,Not Expected)
Sharp-shinned Hawk Accipter striatus Observed Not Expected
Cooper's Hawk Accipter cooperi Expected Not Expected
Red-tailed Hawk Buteo jamaicensis Observed Yes-Expected
American Kestrel Falco sparverius Expected Not Expected
American Woodcock Scolopa�c minor Observed Expected
Mourning Dove Zenaida macroura Observed Yes-Expected
Yellow-billed Cuckoo Coccyzus americanus Expected Not Expected
Eastern Screech-Owl Megascops asio Observed Not Expected
Great Homed Owl Bubo virginianus Observed Not Expected
Ruby-throated Archilochus colubris Expected Yes-Expected
Hummingbird
Red-bellied Woodpecker Melanerpes carolinus Observed Yes-Observed
Downy Woodpecker Picoides pubescens Observed Yes-Expected
Hairy Woodpecker Picoides villosus Observed Yes-Expected
Northem Flicker Colaptes auratus Observed Yes-Expected
Eastern Wood-Pewee Contopus virens Observed Not Expected
Eastern Phoebe Sayomis pnoeoe Observed Yes-Expected
Great Crested Flycatcher Myiarchus crinitus Observed Yes-Expected
Alder Flycatcher Empidonax alnorum Expected Not Expected
Willow Flycatcher Empidonax traillii Expected Not Expected
Least Flycatcher Empidonax minimus Expected Not Expected
Red-Eyed Vireo Vireo olivaceus Observed Yes-Expected
White-Eyed Vireo Vireo griseus Expected Yes-Bxpected
Blue 7ay Cyanocitta cristata Observed Yes-Expected
American Crow Corvus brachyrynchos Observed Yes-Expected
Tree Swatlow Tachycineta bicolor Observed Yes-Expected
Black-capped Chickadee Poecile atricapillus Observed Yes-Expected
Tufted Titmouse Baeolophus bicolor Observed Yes-Expected
White-breasted Nuthatch Sitta carolinensis Observed Not Expected
Carolina•Wren • Thryothorus ludovivianus Observed Yes-Observed
House Wren Troglodytes aedon Observed Yes-Expected
Ruby-crowned Kinglet Regulus calendula Observed Not Expected
Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina Observed Yes-Expected
Hernut Thrush Catharus guttatus Expected Not�xpected
American Robin Turdus migratorius Observed Yes-Expected
Gray Catbird Dumetella carolinensis Observed Yes-Expected
European Starling Sternus wlgaris Observed Yes-Expected
Northern Mocldngbird Mimus polyglottos Observed Yes-Expected
Blue-winged Warbler Vemuvora pinus Observed Yes-Expected
Northern Parula Parula americana Observed Not Expected
Yellow Warbler Dendroica petechia Observed Yes-Expected
Yellow-Rumped Warbler Dendroica coronata Observed Not Expected
Black-and-White Warbler Mniotilta varia Observed Not Expected
American Redstart Setophaga ruticilla Observed Yes-Expected
Ovenbird Seiurus aurocapilla Observed Yes-Expected
Chestnut-sided Warbler Dendroica pensylvanica Expected Not Expected
Magnolia Warbler Dendroica magnolia Expected Not Expected
Black-throated Green Dendroica virens Expected Not Expected
Warbler
Prairie Warbler Dendroica discolor Expected Not Expected
Black-throated Blue Dendroica caerulescens Expected Not Expected
Wazbler
Common Yellowthroat Geothlypis triches Observed Yes-Expected
Scarlet Tanager Piranga olivacea Observed Yes-Expected
Eastem Towhee Piplio erythrophtalmus Observed Yes-Expected .
Chipping 5parrow Spizella passerina Observed Not Expected
Song Sparrow Melospiza melodia Observed Yes-Expected
White-throated Sparrow Zonotrichia leucophrys Observed Not Expected
Dazk-eyed Junco Junco hyemalis Observed Not Expected
Norkhem Cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis Observed Yes-Expected
' Rose-breasted Grosbeak Pheucticus ludivicianus Expected Not Expected
Red-winged Blackbird Agelaius phoeniceus Expected Not Expected
Common Grackle Quiscalus quiscla �bserved Yes-Expected �
Brown-headed Cowbird Molothrus ater Expected Yes-Expected
Orchazd Oriole Icterus spurius Expected Yes-Expected
Baltimore Oriole Icterus galbula Observed Yes-Expected
American Goldfinch Caduelis tristis Expected Yes-Expected
House Finch Carpodacus Observed Yes-Expected
mexicanus
Expected bird species based upon records from the North Fork Audubon Society for Inlet Pond
County Park from 2000-2004.
2Birds expected to breed on the subject property based on New York State Breeding Bird Atlas
(2000).
D.Rare Plant and Animal Surveys and Results
Cat-tail Sed�e(Care�tvphina)
Surveys for Cat-tail sedge were performed in the red-maple hardwood swamps located on the
southern and southwestern portion of the property. These wetland areas were surveyed on June
19 and July 15,2007 to correspond to the June through 5eptember flowering period for this .
sedge(Mohlenbreck, 1998). C. typhina was not found in these wetland areas at these locations.
However,known associates of C. typhina were observed including C. lurida and C. vulpinoides;
accordingly, suitable habitat for this species is present on and adjacent to the subject properiy.
Swamp cottonwood(Populus heteronlzvlla)
Swamp cottonwood is typically found in association with A. rubrum, F. pennsylvanica, and Q.
bicolor (��TYNHP, 2007b). The hardwood swamps located on and near the subject property are
dominated by red maple (Acer rubrum)..and green ash {Fraxinus pennsylvanica). Therefor.e,
suitable habitat for this species exists in the wetland areas located on the western and southern
sides of the property and in the surrounding areas of Moore's Drain. These wetland areas were
surveyed on June 19, 2007 for the presence of P. heterophylla. No specimens of this species
were observed.
Cranefly Orchid(Tinularia discolor)
This small, rare orchid occurs in large tracts of mature forests dominated by American beech
(Fagus grandifolia), tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), red oak (Quercus rubra), swamp
white oak(Quercus rubra), and witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana). Small stands of these trees
were observed in hummocks and on the tops of ban.lcs within the red maple-hardwood swamps
located on the subject property. Portions of the subject property dominated by these late
successional trees were surveyed for cranefly orchid on July 15 and August 29, 2007 and
February 12, 2008. Cranefly orchid flowers in the late summer. During the winter months, this
species can be observed as a single leaf with deep red undersides. Accordingly, a winter survey
for this sp.ecies was performed. No cranefly orchids were observed on the subject property
during sumnier and winter surveys. However, small areas of suitable habitat for T. discolor are
present in the red maple-hardwood swamps located on the southern and southeastern portion of
the property and on adjacent properties.
Northern Cricket Fro�(Acris crepitans)
The Northern Cricket Frog is a small tree-frog that inhabits the edges of sunny marshes, marshy
ponds, impoundments, and slow-moving streams in open country (IVYNHP, 2007c). Known
populations of A. crepitans in New York State occur in Orange, Ulster, and Dutchess counties.
Historically, this species occurred on eastern Long Island. Intensive survey efforts to assess the
herpetological community of the subject property did not indicate the presence of A. crepitans.
Chorusing for the species begins in mid-May and lasts until mid-July (]�]YNHP, 2007c). The
, areas of standing water on and adjacent to the subject property were investigated at night
(between 9-11 PM) by William Bowman, PhD and Todd Gardner on May 29, June 12, June 26,
and July 16, 2007. No A. crepitans chorusing was observed during these night field surveys. A.
crepitans was also not observed during herpetile sampling with the pit-fall traps/drift lines or
during dip-netting of the areas of standing water. The areas of standing water on the subject
property are largely shaded by the surrounding mature forest canopy. A. crepitans prefers open,
sunny wetlands (N5'NHP, 2007c); accordingly, the shaded wetlands present on and adjacent to
the subject property do not appear to provide suitable habitat for A. c��epitans.
Ti,trer Beetle(Cicindela natruela consentanea)
This rare beetle species is historically known from Greenport (1�NHP, correspondence dated
October 12, 2007, included in this Appendix) and other locations on eastern Long Island
including Port Jefferson,Riverhead, and Westhampton(Leonard, 1926).
On August 14, 2008, Dr. Jonathan Mawdsley visited the 17.2-acre subjeci property, and
investigated the entire property for microhabitat features that might provide suitable habitat for
tiger beetles (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae). Based upon this habitat survey, the subject property
does not contain suitable habitat for the tiger beetle Cicindela patruela consentanea Dejean.
This tiger beetle is closely associated with high-quality pine-oak barrens, an ecological
community that is not present at the subject properiy. In pine-oak barrens, Cicindela patruela
consentanea is often associated with white sandy substrates, or white sandy substrates with
pebbles. These substrates are not present at the subject property.
Neither adult tiger beetles,nor larval burrows of tiger beetles,were observed during the site visit.
No adult bombyliid flies (parasites of larval tiger beetles often visible when neither adult larval
nor larval tiger beetles are active) were observed during the site visit.
The complete report prepared by Dr. Mawdsley, as well as his quali�cations and literature
review, are presented in this Appendix N.
Marsh Straw Sed�e(Carex hormathodes)
This species most commonly occurs in and adjacent to salt or brackish coastal, or rarely slightly
inland, tidal marshes. It can also occur in dune swales, fens, the margins of coastal wetlands, and
wet forests adjacent to the coast(]UYNHP, 2006; NYNHP, 2007d). This plant is typically found
in association with common reed (PhYagmites australis), saltmeadow cordgrass (Spartina
patens), switchgrass (Panicum virgatum), seaside bulrush (Bolboschoenus maritimus ssp.
paludosus), and beach plum (Prunus maritzma) (]�1YNHP, 2007d). No tidal marshes and coastal
dune habitats are present on or adjacent to the subject property. Accordingly, the subject property
does not provide suitable habitat for C. hormathodes and this species was not observed during
surveys of the freshwater wetlands present on the subject property.
Orange-fYin�ed Orchid(Platanthera ciliaris)
This species occurs in a variety of wetlands habitats including bogs, damp and sandy meadows,
floodplains, seepage areas, and other sites with damp and sandy soils. The wetlands of the
subject property were surveyed for orange-friuged orchid on July 15 and August 29, 2007.
However, due to the presence of large areas of wetlands with sandy soils, it is concluded that
suitable habitat for P. ciliaris is present in the southern and southeastern portion of the property
and on adjacent properties.
Nuttall's Tick-Trefoil (Desmodiu�n nuttallii) and Smooth Tick-Ti-efoil (Desmodium
laevi�atum)
Both of these plant species are known to inhabit dry, sandy soils in open habitats. These species
were observed on the subject property in the road margins and scattered sandy patches at the
edges of the successional old fields during field inspections on August 29 and September 18,
2007. It appears that there may be areas of suitable sandy soils for these species; however, these
patches are largely overgrown with thick stands of Solidago and thickets of Rubus.
Green Parrot's Feather(Myriophyllutn pinnatum)
This native aquatic milfoil is a submergent plant found in the shallow water and muddy banks of
coastal ponds (Massachuesetts Natural Heritage Program, 2006). No coastal ponds are present on
the subject property and the wetlands that are present do not contain a submergent plant
cormm�unity due to the shallow and variable water levels. Accordingly, the subject property does
not provide suitable habitat for M. pinnatum and this species was not obsezved during field
investigations of the freshwater wetland habitats on and adjacent to the subject property.
Cut-leaved Evenin�Primrose (Oenothe�•a laciniata)
This species is fowid in cultivated fields, sandy waste places, and roadsides (Clewis et al. 2007).
O. laciniata was not observed on the subject property during field investigations of the road
margins and scattered sandy patches near the edges of the property's successional old fields on
June 19 and July 15, 2007. It appears that some suitable areas of sandy soils, roadsides, and
waste places for this species may be present; however, these areas are largely overgrown with
thick stands of Solzdago and thickets of Rubus.
Opelousa S�nartweed(Poly�onum Iavdronineroides var. onelousa)
This rare native sub-species of the Water Smaxlweed(P. hydropiperoides) inhabits wet, sandy to
peaty soils near running water or in swales (Mitchell and Dean, 1978). Surveys of the subject
property on July 15, August 29, and September 18, 2007 included investigation of the freshwater
wetlands on the property for Opelousa smartweed. P. hydropiperoides var. opelousa was not
observed on the subject property; however, P. hydropiperoides was found in the areas of
standing water on the southern portion of the property. Although there are no areas of permanent
ru.l�sing water on the subject property, the abundance of wetland habitats on and adjacent to the
site suggest that the abundant wet soils provide suitable habitat �for P. hydropiperoides va��.
opelousa.
Swamp Smartweed(Persicaria setaceufn)
This species inhabits shaded swampy forests and lake margins (Mitchell and Dean, 1978). The
freshwater wetlands on and adjacent to the subject property were surveyed for this swamp
smartweed on July 15 and August 29, 2007. This species was not observed during these field
investigations. However, due to the abundance of wetland habitats on and adjacent to the site, it
is concluded that suitable habitat for P. setaceum is present.
Red Pi�veed(Clzenopodium rubrutn)
This species occurs in salt marshes, saline soils, and sandy frontal dunes (Maine Department of
Conservation, 2004;N�.'NHP, 2006). No tidal wetlands or coastal dune habitats are present on or
adjacent to the subject property. Accordingly, the subject property does not provide suitable
habitat for C. rubrum and this species was not observed during field investigations of the upland
and freshwater wetland habitats on and adjacent to the subject property.
Velvet Panic Grass(Dichantheliu�n scoparium)
This species is found in open or partially open, moist ditches and swales and sandy soils of
adjacent woodlands (Gould and Clark, 1978). The wetlands and ditches on and adjacent to the
subject property were surveyed for velvet panic grass during field investigations on May 22 and
June 19,2007. This species was not observed during these field investigations. However, due to
the presence of.large areas of wetlands with ditches and sandy soils, it is concluded that suitable
habitat for D. scoparium may be present on or adjacent to the site.
Small-fl'owered Pearlwort(Sa.�ina decurnbens)
This species is found in dry, sandy soils (Britton and Brown, 1913) in open areas in fields,
pastures, and waste places. The open, sandy areas within the subject property's successional old
fields were investigated for small-flowered pearlwort during field investigations on April 24 and
May 31,2007.No specimens of this species were observed.
Marvland Milkwort(Polv�ala mariana)
Maryland milkwort was surveyed for in the wetlands located on and adjacent to tlie subject
property during field investigations in August and September of 2007. Suitable habitat for this
species was found; however, this is not expected to be found on the site as it is presumed to be
extirpated from New York State(I�II'NHI',2006).
E. Vegetation Inventory
Methods:
An inventory of the plant community located on the project site, including a plant species list,
and surveys for the rare plants was conducted by William P. Bowman, PhD of Land Use
Ecological Services. Meander surveys were conducted monthly from April through September in
each of the ecological communities present on the subject property. Survey dates included April
29, May 22, June 19, July 15, August 29, September 18, and October 12, 2007. A complete list
of the plant species observed on the subject property is provided below.
Results:
Plant Species Observed at the Subject Property
Common Name Scientific Name
Norway Maple Acer platanoides
Sycamore Maple Acer pseudoplatanus
Red Maple Acer rubYum
Redtop Bentgrass Agrostis alba
Garlic Mustard Alliaria o�cinalzs
Field Garlic Allium vzneale
Common Ragweed Ambrosia a��temisiifolia
Shadbush Amelanchier canadensis
Little Bluestem Andropogon scoparius
Broomsedge Bluestem Andropogon virginicus
Wood Anemome Anemome quinquefolia
Jack-in-the-pulpit Arisaema triphyllum
Bushy Aster Aster dumous
Small White Aster Aster vimineus
Lady Fern Athyrium filix femina
Growndsel Bush Baccharis halmifolia
Gray Birch Betula populifolia
False Nettle Boehmeria cylindrica
Blue joint Grass Calamagrotis canadensis
Fringed Sedge Carex c��inita
Sedge Carex intumescens
Sedge Carex lurida
Soft Fox Sedge Carex stipata
Fox Sedge Carex vulpinoidea
Ironwood Carpinus caroliniana
Pignut Hickory Carya glabra
Shagbark Hickory Carya ovata
, Oriental Bittersweet Celastrus occidentalis
Buttonbush Cephalanthus occidentalis
Lamb's Quarters Chenopodium album
Ox-eye Daisy Chyrsanthemum leucanthemum
Water Hemlock Czczrta maculata
Wood Reed Cinna arundinacea
Sweet Pepperbush Clethra alnifolia
Flowering Dogwood Cornus floYida
Nut Sedge Cyperus esculentus
Queen Anne's Lace Daucus corota
Orchard Grass Dactylis glomerata
Water-willow Decodon verticillatus
Hair Grass Deschampsia flexuosa
Spinulose Woodfern Dryopteris spinulosa
Russian Olive Elaeagnus angustifolia
Autumn Olive Elaeagnus umbellata
Field Horsetail Equisetum arvense
Purple Lovegrass Eragrostis spectabilis
Daisy Fleabane Erigeron strigosus
American Beech Fagus grandifolia
Sheep Fescue Festuca ovina
Red Fescue Festuca rubra
Wild Strawerry Fi�aga��ia virginiana
Green Ash Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Wild Geranium Geranium maculatum
Honey Locust Gleditsia triacanthos
Witch Hazel Hamanaelis viYginiana
King Devil Hawkweed Hieracium piloselloides
Common St. Johnswort Hypericum perforatum
Jewelweed Impatiens capensis
Blue Iris Iris versicolor
Canada Rush Juncus canadensis
Soft Rush Juncus effusus
Path Rush Juncus tenuis
Eastern Red Cedar Juniperus vzrginiana
Mountain Laurel Kalmia latifolia
Wild Lettuce Letuca canadensis
Blazing Star Liatris sp.
Blue Toadflaac Linaria canadensis
Spicebush Lindera benzoin
Sweetgum Liquidambar sty��ac�ua
Tulip Poplar Liriodendron tulipifera
Japanese Honeysuckle Lonicera japonica
Tartarian Honeysuckle Lonicera tartarica
Northem Honeysuckle LoniceYa villosa
Water Purslane Ludwigia palust��is
White Campion Lychnis alba
Bugleweed Lycopus virginicus
Canada Mayflower Maianthemum canadense
Apple Malus spp. ,
Square-Stemmed
Monkey Flower Mimulus ringens
Eulalia Miscanthus sinesis
Partridgeberry Mitchella repens
Bayberry Morella pensylvanica
Black Gum Nyssa sylvatica
Sensitive Fern Onoclea sensibilis
Cinnamon Fern Osmunda cinnamomea
Royal Fern Osmunda regalis
American Hop-
Hornbeam Ostrya virginiana
Panicgrass Panicum spp.
Virginia Creeper Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Beardtongue Penstemon sp.
Common Reed Phragmites austYalis
Fowl Meadow Grass Poa palustris
Long-Bristled
Smartweed Polygonum caespitosum
Japanese Knotweed Polygonum cuspidatum
Mild Water Pepper Polygonum hydropiperoides
Cottonwood Populus deltoides
Quaking Aspeu Populus tremuloides
Dwarf Cinquefoil Potentilla canadensis
Common Cinquefoil Potentzlla simplex
Sweet Cherry Prunzrs avium
Black Cherry Prunus serotina
Red Chokeberry P��unus virginiana
Bracken Fern Pteridium gleditsch
White Oak Quercus alba
Swamp White Oak Quercus bicolor
Scarlet Oak Quercus coccinea
Pin Oak Quercus palustris
Red Oak Quercus rubra
Black Oak Quercus velutina
Smooth Buckthorn Rharnnus fi�angz�la
Swamp Azalea Rhododendron viscosum
Black Locust Robinia pseudo-acacia
Multiflora Rose Rosa multiflora
Prickly Dewberry Rubus flagellaris
Red Raspberry Rubus idaeus
Black Raspberry Rubus occidentalis
Ctuled Dock Rumex crispus
Common Elderberry Sambucus canadensis
Sassafras Sassafras albidum
Mad-dog Skullcap Scutellaria lateriflora
Water Parsnip Sium suave
False Solomons Seal Smilacina racemosa
Catbriar Smilax rotundifolia
Tall Goldenrod Solidago altissima
Canada Goldenrod Solidago canadensis
Lance-leaved
Goldenrod Solidago gramnifolia
Rough-stemmed
Goldenrod Solidago rugosa
Field Sow Thistle Sonchus arvensis
Sku.nk Cabbage Symplocarpus foetidus
Common Dandelion Taraxacum o�cinale
New York Fern Thelypteris noveboracensis
Marsh Fem Thelypteris palustris
Poison ivy Toxicodendron radicans
Starflower Trientalis borealis
Red Clover Trifolium pratense
White Clover Trifolium repens
Purple-top Triodia flava
Highbush Blueberry Vaccinium corymbosum
Moth Mullien Verbascum blatteria
Common Mullein Verbascum thapsus
Common Speedwell Veronica o�cinalis
Northern Arrowood Viburnum dentatum
Northern White Violet Viola pallens
Summer Grape Vitis aestivalis
Fox Grape Vitis labrusca
Netted Chain Fern Woodwardia areolata
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refierer�ce�i�roject:en#i�led, "Pr.opased:t�lefhocis.�oi��Natural.R�source In�rento�y�f�tr the Proposed
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- ;Srnadl �liaminal Sar3nptEng�ll�ethods::.Pr.e=bai�ing:the.traps for smaft mammaf samphr.tg -
�rnight a�ract racoons whA cauld:paf�nfialljr fake tii�'bait�and tieci-�ase�the chances of
. trapping c�ther speaies. To iniriirr�ize tfie.tikelihood:af.raco�hs interferin�,we recommend �
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`va�ietp�.cif��sp�ciss; w�suggest�thafi�a�ct�fer.eht fiai� be useci c�riieri tf�e traps ar� s�f fcir� t
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�� '`�:peci�s bf Gre��st. Coriservatlon.Neeef:" �it is anCicipaf�d �iat this species .could be
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�ntamologist or�qt�aiified.natura{ist: The satrip)sng st�auld�.tie�conduct�d fi-orn�ate:A�ril to _;;
early Jun� csr'fram l�te JuEy snfci the fall. At�least ane spEcimer� :of eact�� species _
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• . . tlzis�r�port.is.consi�ie'rad.semsiiave:ancl ma�;�zot be released,fo:t�e pul�lic wift�.otrt
per�iission from�tlie Ne�T'i'or�`LVatiir.�3 Herita�e'.Prograin_ .
The presezice ofrar�:species uiay�Tesiilt'iu�h�'s pFojectrequiring.addifional permi.ts;petmik� (
. co�rtztions,or revie�v. For.furiYier guidan,oe,arid for i.r�q.xinat�Qn xegardiug ofher pex�ifs.that ma.y -
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oz�,ab�enee.�af aI�i'a.re.or.sfate-listed sp.�cie_s oz�.�gs�.ii�icant natural eammtmitie� TYus 'i�forrYiati:oz�
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'Eni.iiorirkferiia!Co`riservaiion.(NY5'D�C}'�an¢�'ne h�a(ure.Gonssrrancy. Dur rnission iS to•pnable anct:snt�ance�c�nser,rafion o:
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Tfie reppt!js f�sr.jlqur in-hciuse us�ancl shoialsi�Flot be releasezi;,distributed or'inc�rppcaled in a puli{ie•ctqci��rient•�.vithout:pr�6r
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LAS7"E:EP.OI'�T.: The data�tfi�:the rare species nr signifcant.nat�.irai comr�v�iFy�ras last atzse.rv�d at this.locatian;as
do'c�m�rtked in ilie Natura#Hnr'rta�e 3atabases:�'he fuririaf is:rtiosf:o�feri YYYY-�:iM.=QGt.
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_ 11-0535, Et�ilang?red,Threa#e.ned,and�Speciai Ccinc�rrisj�ecies•�r�tisted irrragu'►ation fiPIYCRR 182.5.
' E'-E•ndangered 5.pe.cics:�nq speoies:whtctr:nteet one af.the,�foitti�h'jli(�.CC'tt�117:
� Any�nat�ie speci:s in irnrxr.neni iiartger af extir{�atiorr�:or.�eXtiraciion in 1Je.w York..
• P,iiy;s{iecies 1?sieci as endangered ii�ttie Unrtecl�S#�tes Dep2rtinent of�the I�t�rior,.�ts enumera�=d in ttie.Code•Qf.
Fede.ral Regulatibns 50:CFR�17.`I9. . ... . .
T-Threatenecl.Speciss:any sP�cies which meet�one.o6 th�foRolNitig cri#eria:
��i?yna6ve s�s�ies iil;e(y to becatnean:endangst.�d.�pec.ies'wilhin:fhe'lersseeabfe�futura in'NY. �
> Anq�sprcies-►is�ed�as�hreatened by tha�t7.S. t?epartrr��nf af the ►nterior, as.�numet�ted i��the.GocIF ot the.Federaf' �
Pegufalions aD CfF'�17:11. �
SC -SpeciaE Cor�cern.$peeies:'xhose.sP.eci�s ivtiich ar.e.not•ycE recognizsd'aM�ndant�ei�ect flr threaiened,,fieit�for�Nhich. �
�loctimeritod:cohizin.;eiiistsforifieir:•cotitirauet�weC#are•in:tVecNYatk: t�nfikethe:first'9wo-.cat�gqi'ies; species�.of;special�
eoncem rcceiue r�ci'adc3iti6na3•legai'p�otecfian unde�•:Environrrie»G�E C�nseivatian Law.sect'ian•1 f-Q535�Endangered and �
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endangered speaios cf wild!ife.,
U-.L1rip'r�cEected{deflnec}in.Enyironrrientai Ganser.vatio�Law se...^tieR 1.1.�-U1�3j:•.the sp�ecies.may be tak�ri�t a'ny�ime without'
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as stated.jn t�re Environmentat;�Conser�ation L•aiv;marry narnalt�r�haye an ogen,s�ason:ior aL least�part of°ttte year;and
are:�ratecfed ai other tirr.es,
'N'Y��GAL' 6TATtIS.—#'tants;. •
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sp�cies►isted..uridertiiis�law are•.eriumerateci in ilie Fed'er#f�egistervdt`�50.;no..188„pp::39�26-39527. The:codes b:�tow
�vit6out�parerrl�eses are those useu in:tlie Federal Register:'The cesdes below in parentheses are:creafe+�b3�hierftage to deal
i,��tb Specties�NhicYi'have�iffersnt tisfings.in difleient parts ot their�range.,andfor cfiEFer�ntli�tirig��ipr dKfe�erit subspecie�or
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rank a�d�!�ermined aythe�hl1�,NsEur�l.t-teriiage,Rrograrai...T}a�se,ranks camf no Isgal weighL. l"he g(Qtia!r�r�k rsfteets•the rarity
oY4he eletnent�fl�mughout the�vor#d.and th'e.5tat��arik:tefl���s-4he;.rapt;rwikF�in tvsw Y.ark'S.tate.irifrasp�;cific,t�xa;�ce also
• �assigned.a�t:�con rank to•r��ec.�t ftie.inlras�ec�c'iaxon`s taiik;ih.rougho�t.thewotfd. ?=.(ndicat�s a•questiQn exists'about the
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Calumbia.University,Crraduate School ofArts and Sciences,New York,NY.M.A(2003),M.Phif(2004), j
� Ph.D_in Ecology and Evolution(20Q5). j
Columbia University,New York,NY:Certi�cate�in Environmental Po2icy,October 2004 �
Colgate University,Hamilton,NY:B.A.,May 1997,Magna Cum Laude,�Ionozs in Biolagy '
Cumulative GPA:3.59 Concentration GPA:3.79 � �
Environmental Consultin�and Policy E�perience � � �
Land Use Ecolog�cal Services.March,2007-�'resent.Riverhead,NY_5entor Sczsntzst �
•Completed wetland deiineatians=natural resource assessments,an;d inapact analysis fpr
�. Envirozunental Iznpact Assessments pursuant to NYSEQR i�n projects Iocated in upiand,wetland,
. and mar�n:e habztats. !
�Responsible for the desigzz of freshwatez wet]ar�d restoration projects I
� •Responsble�oz the coordinatioz�of permit applications to NXSDEC pursuant to EGZ Articles f
� 24(k'reshwater Wetlands}and 25 (Tidal Wetiands),USACE,NYSDOS,and various local
municipalities. � �
•Conducted Essential Fish Habitat Assessments for submission to tl�e Nationa�Iv,tazxne Fzsheries
_ Service puzsuant to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Ma.z�zagement Act
Malco�m Pirnie.February,2006-�ebz�uary,2007.White Plains,NX.Environmental Scientist �
•Completed wetland delineationsx rzatura] resource assessments,and impact analysis necessary �
.:.:.. � for Environm�ntal Impact Assessments for clients including the New York City Department of �.
�„—�. Environmental Protection and Onaida,Indian Nation. � `
•Conducted habitat surveys for endangered and threatened species, includ'zzzg bog turtle,swamp i
pink,and other protected speci�s, in New York and New�7ersey. €
•Completed permit applications to NYSDEC pursuant to Articles 24{Freshwater Wetlands)and . �
25 (Tida1 Wetlands)of the NYS Enviroz�menta1 Conservation Law �
•Provided biologicai expertise for the project design and ecoiogical assessment of large projects �
incIuding the rennediation of the Iower�'assaic River and�a phytoremediation planta.tion irz
upstate New York.. `
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Columbia Universi�ty,New York,NY: Certificate in Environmental Policy-Received October,2004 �
Relevant Coursework: � �
Enviro�cnental Law International Reiatzons of the Bnvironment �
Economzcs of Sustainable Development Policy'Workshop oz�Kyoto Protocoi f
Geopolitics of Energy � ►1
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�New York State]Dept of Environmental Conservation,Freshwater Wetlands Regulatary Unit. �
1998-1999. Stony Broak,NY.Fi.sh and�ildlife Technician � �
•Reviewed permit applications and z�on jurisdiction reques�s pursuant to New Yark State's
Freshwater Wetlands Act and Wild,Scenie,and Reczeational�.2.ivers Act 1�
•Conducted wetland boundary delineatzans ufilizing exceIlent kr�;owledge of indigenous plant I
species and soiI characteristics �
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CoInmbia University,Dept.of]Ecology,Evalution,and Environmental�3iology.2000-Present.Nevv
Yorl�City,NY.Research Fellow �
•Collabozated with intezx�ational teanns of scientists on long-tez�research.prajects related to (
sequestratian of afimospheric cazbon in forests in the Uxiited States and New Zealand �
�Drafted or contributed to grant proposals and axu�ual zeports to highly competitive fundizzg +
� agencies including the Na�ional Science Foundalion and Colurnbia University`s Climate Center . i
•Designed and implemented protocols for the acquisition and analysis of biological data �
•Utilized excel�ez�t computer azzd techr�ical skilts to cons�ruct,m�intain,and program micro- �
coznputers and other iustruments for the collection of biological data :
•Developed expertise in statistica]analysis of data and data xnining including proficiency with
� 5PSS,DataDesk, SigmaPlot,MS Excel,Visual Basic,and JMP Statistics
«Createc3 graphical representa.tions of research findings fox both 1ay audiences and colleagues at
international conf'erences and various educatianal settings
-Authored time�y artzcles and reports on xeseazch findings foz pnbIication in peer-reviewed ;
scientific journals j
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Teachin�and Communication E�perience �
Universi#xes and Secondary Schoals.2000-Present.New York City,NY. �
•Conve�ed comple�information to non-expert audiences as a guest Iecturer and teaching
assistant for undergraduate classes at Colurnbia and Barnard Colleges and as an educator in
secondary school ciasses at New York City Public Schoa189 i.
`���-�, Cornell Cooperafive Extension. 1999-2000.Riverhead,NY.S`enior Program Assistant
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•Coo�rdinated the implementation of fhe Explorer Education Program aimed at educating the �
public and school groups abont estuarine processes and wildlife.The Explorer pzogram was f
� highly successful and had�1.0,000 pabrons in its first 2 years of opezation. �
•Trained and supervzsed a staff of 2-6 assistant educators/volunteers . �
•Authored educational d�splays for�20 exhibits at the Atlant�s Marine World aquarium �
•Researcl�ed and.created a 120 pg.zeference guicie an the Peconic Estuary for use by CCE staff
� Publicatxans . �
Bowman WP, MG Barbour,DT Tissue,lVlT Tumbull,D VJhitehead,and KL Grif�in.2005.Sap flaw
� rates and sapcvood density are critical factors in within-and between-tree variation in CO2 efflux �
� from stems af mature Dacrydium cupressinum trees.New Phytologist 167(3}: 815-828. �
Bowma�c WP, DT Tissue,MT Turnbul],D Whitehead,and KL Cxrz�'axt.1'n Review(Tree Physiology). �
�The Contribution of Stem Respiration to the Carbon Balance of a Lowland Podocarp-Broadleaf
� Rainforest in South Westland,New Zealand.
Bo�vman WP,WSF Shuster,and KL Griffin.In Revzew (Plant, Cell and Envir-orzrrzent).Between Tree
� Variation in Stem e02 Efflux is Primar�.ly Related to Diameter Growth and Wood Respiratory
Activity,Not Xylem jCO2] and Sap Flux Density,in Quercus rubra. j
Bowman CW and VVP Bowman_ 1999.A Novei Protocol for the Large Scale Salvage of Wetland j
SoiIs and Biota. Er�vironmental Protectian of S`oil and Water Resources.30: 160-168. i
Durham KF,RA.AiGiovanni,D Spangler-Martin,and WP Bowman. 1998.A Summazy of the F
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. Northeast Regional S#zandir�;Conference. Yirginia Marine Science Museum Scienti�c Report. �
2:21-24. � �
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Phi Beta Kappa,National Hanor Sociefy£or Academac Excellence, Spring 1997 '
National Science Foundation, GK12 FelIowship:July 2�03-Present �
Ecoiogical Society of America;Physiological Eco�ogy Section:Honorable Menfion-8es� s
Student Poster•A�vvard,August 2003 �
Amer�can Inst�tu#e of Biological Sciences; Hanarable Mention-Emerging Pablic
Palicy Leader Avvard,March 2Q03 � ;
Beta Beta Beta,National Honor Society in$zalogy,Fall 1995
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MethodaIagy for Wetlaud Delineation. October,2006.Rutgers University-Cook College
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16'West N1ain Street,Apt.2 E
Riverhead,NY 11901 (
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Education Bacheior of Science in Biology and Marine Sczence, East Stroudsburg University,East . �
Stroudshurg,PA,December,1993 . �
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Master of Science iu BioIogy,Hofstra University;Hempstead,NY,Angust,2004 �
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Specialized • Oceanography,Marine Ecology,Ecology of WaterPollutian,Field � I
Conrse Work Botany,Be}�avioral Ecology,Aquatie Eco3ogy,Microbiology,Parasitology,Invertebrate
. Zoology,Marine Ichthyology, Marine Mammals of tlae Atlantic,Wetlands Eco]ogy,
�iology of Mollusks,Advanced Aquaculture,Marine ItTcrobiology
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Publisbed Gardner,Todd R_1997.Commercial breeding of the dottybacks.Sea Scope,Vol. 14. j
Articles Gardner,Todd R 1999.A welcome contaminant FAMA,Jan.:I68ti174. {
Gardner;Todd R. 1999.Larval rearing afthe masked goby,Corypl7opteruspersonatus. i
Sea Scope,Vo1.16. C
Gardner,Todd R 1999.Spawning and rearing tha yellow dottyback,Pseudochrornis
. fuscus.�'AMA,ApriI.:126-132. �
Gardner,'1'odd R.and 7ames J...Van Tassell.20D0.A system for laboratary ar �
commerciai culture of Gobiid fishes.Sea Scope Vo1.I8(Spring). � �
Crardner,Todd R.2001.Solvi.ng problems in seahorse culture.Sea Scope.Vo1.18(Fall), �
Whitfield,Paula,'Todd Gaidner,Stephen P_Vives,Matthew R Gilligan,Walter R �
' Courtenay,Jr.,G.Carleton Ray and Jonathan A.Hare_2002.Biological invasion of ;�
.=-:- the Tzxdo-Pacz�c lionfts�a(Pferois volifans)along the Attantic coast ofNorth •
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`" ''' America.Marine Ecology Progress Series.235:289-297. I
Gardner Todd R 2003.The copepod/Artemia tradeoff in the capiive culture of �
Kzppocampus erectus,a vulnerable species in lower New York State.In:M'arine
Grnamental Species:Collection, Culture&Conservation.(Cato,J.C,and Brown, �.
C.L.,eds.). Iawa State Press,Blackwell Publishing,Arraes,Iawa,pp.297-303. �
Work Atlantis Marine World
�xperience Riverhead,NY(2d02-Present)
�lquaristlAquacutture coordinator—Respansible for alI aspects of care and maintenance
af exhibits and quarantine systems housing a variety of mariae and freshwater organisms. ,
Tnitiation and coordination of an aquacult�re program for the production of marine �
ph}rtoplankton,zooplankfon,fishes,and invertebrates. I
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Aofstra University • i
Hempstead,NY(1999-2002} 1
�djunct,Irrstructor—Teaching of laboratory courses in�otany and Ariimal Biology.
Teaching.�4ssistant—Assisted in]aboratory sections of Invertebrate Zoo�ogy,
Parasitology,and Human Anatomy and Physiology.
The Hudson River Foundation for Scisnce and Bnvironmenta4 Research
Manhattau,NY(Oct.1998—Dec.2400)
Research fLssistant/Fisheries Biologist-Responsible for management of a tag and I�
recapture database for the Hudson River stock of striped bass,Morone smcatilrs. +
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Satinas,PR(Jun.I995-Sept 1998) i
�tquaculfurist-Responsibie for the operation of a 30,000 gallon systezn,re�ariug o£more �
than 20 species of fish frorrz egg to markeE size,and deveiopment oftechnalogies for �
bringing new species into production_ Also,spent time working in aIl other areas of the ;
hatchery.
Blue Eart�T'idms . �
Wachapreague,VA(Apr. 1994-Nov. 1994}
Aquarium lllanczger/Production flssistant for a National Geagraphic Explarer fi1m-
Cotlected and maintaiued marme organisms for filming in closed and open seawater
systems;including a 3000 galIon elastnobranch tank,contributed ideas and assisted in
field pI�otography.
Virginia lnstituta of Marine Science,College of William and Mary � �
Waohapreague,VA(Aug.I994-Nov. 1994) �
Laboratory 1'echnician-Assisted in field collection of tl�e summer flaunder, �
Paralichthys dentatus,to be used'ut a state-funded study of hooking mortality,
maintained 100 specimens at a time in a 4d00 gallon open seawater system,assisted in �
data collec#ion.
Freelance Natnralist � �
(Jan. 1988-Present} �
Se1f em�loyed-Present lectures,live animal demonstraiions and workshops:for �
schools and otlier organizations including the Andubon Saczety,Bay Scouts of America �
and numerous aquariurn sacieties.
. Alvernia Cepter for Environmenta�Studies
� _... Centerport,IrIY(Dec. 1491-Apr.1994}
Naturalist-I?esigned environmentaI curricala,Ied nature walks and various autdoor j�
Activiiies. �
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The National Aquarium�in Baltiuzore �
Baltimore,MD(Jan. 1941) (
tlquarist intern-Responsible for maintenar�ce of several large(500 ptus gallons)aquaria, -
assisted in aquaculture pmjects.
Sn�'folk County Organization for t6e promation of Edncation(SCO��) �
K.izzgs Park,NY(Jni.I984-Aug. 1989) !
Erzvironmental Educator-Led children in a wide razxge of educatianal activities, I
_ developed curricnla,designed and maintained several living exhibits.
Awards The Donald A.xinn J3istingaished Professor fellowship for research on Long Island
ecology(200Q).
Skills PA,DI-Certified SCUBA Diver
SSI-certified Nitrox daver
Extensive background in captaring,maintaining and culiuring various aquatic and
marine organisms,ar�phibiar►s and reptiles '
Cuttvring of marine phytoplankton and zooplankton �
Design and construction ofwater fiNrataon systems � 1
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. Tiger ��etl�e �urvey Repar�
Prepared For:Northwind Village, LLC
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Greenport,New York;.known as the pzoposed Northwznd V�Ilage site,and searck�ed the entire �
site for microhabitat features that znight provide suitable habitat far tiger bee�les (Coleoptera: s
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Based on the habitat survey that was conducted on August 14th,this site daes nat contain �
suitable habifiat for the tiger beetle Cicindela patruela consentanea Dejeaxz. Th�is tiger beetle is
closely associated with high-qnality pine-oak barrens,.an ecological community#hat�is not
. present at the pzoposed Narthwind Village site. Iri pine-oak barrens,Cicindela patrueltt
� consetitanea is oftez�associated with white sandy snbstrates,or white sandy substrates with
pebb�es: These substrates are not present at the proposed I�Torthwind Village site.
Neither adult fiiger beetles nor larval burrows of tiger beetles were observed during the i
site vzsit: No adult bombyliid flies (parasites af larval�iger bee�les,often visible when neither �
adult n.or larval tigex beetles are active]were observed during the site visit.
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The proposed Northwind Vi�lage site contained several azeas p�potentiall�suita.ble
habitat for iwo common speczes af tiger beetles. Both o�these species(Czcindela punctulata i
Olivier,Cicindela sex,guttata Fabricius)are com�non and widespread in New York State. Both j
species have Natural Heritage Status Rank CrS,zneaning tlaat they are demonstrably widespread, ;
abundant,and secure. !,
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This project will deterzzazr�e whe#her the 17.2-acre proposed Northwind Village site j
provides suitable habitat for any of the species of tiger beetles that have been recorded from �
. Lang IsIand,and particularly the subspecies Cicindela patruela corzsentanea Dejean. Drawing
on�e extensive scient�c Iiterattue on tiger beetles,Dr.Mawdsley will develop a �
comprehensive lzst of tiger beetles that have been recorded frosn Long Island, as welt as �
information an the k�aown habitat requirements and ecological associafiions£or eac�af these
. � species. Many tiger beetle species exhibit close associations with particular habitat features �
� (such as dynamic coastal beaches,coastal sand dunes,firebreaks and trails in pine-oak forests,oz �
open bare sandy areas with lichens and rnosses}and would not be expected to accur on a given j
paroperiy unless these particuIar features are present{Knisley a�d 5chultz 1997}. j
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Dr.Mawdsley will then suruey the 17.2-acre proposed I�lorthwind Village site, �
� identifying specific axeas that naay be suitable far the individual tiger beetle species that are �
- known tb occur an Long Zsland, including Cicindela patr-uela cansentanea Dejean. Any active
tiger beetles that are encountered duzzng the survey wi11 be ident�ed to species in tbe field and
t�e numbers of individual beetles will be recorded. An.y azeas of open sandy soil that are
encountez-ed will also be checked for the burrows of Iarva��iger beetIes.
Dr.Mawdsley will then write a report comparing the resul�ts of the field survey with the
known habitat parameters far the�tger beetle species that have been recorded frazr�Long Island,
� providing an expert assessrnent of the suitability�of the pro�erty in questian to support
r�= �� .poputatians of any of the tiger beetIe species that have been zecozded frozn Long Island.
. Qualifications:
Dr.Jox�atlaaz�R.1Vlawdsley earned l�is Ph.D.in entomology from Cornell University
under Dr.Jaznes K.Liebher.c,a wozld e�pert in carabid beetles(the major lineage that includes
.tiger baetles). He subsequently worked for one year as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow under
carabid beetle expert Dr.Terry L.Erwiz�,C�.uator af Coleoptera at#he Smithsozuan Znst�tution's
National Museuzn of Natural History. Dr.Mawdsley has conducted field studies of beetle
ecology i�zz Azizona,Colorado,Maryland,Massachusetts,New Hampshire,New Jersey,New
York,Pennsylvania,Utah,Virgirzia,and West Virginia. Most recen�tly,Az.1V�awdsley has �
conducted tiger beetle surveys for Jng Bay Wetlands Sanctuary and Patuxent Research Refnge in
Mazyland,as well as Brookhaven National Labazatozy on Lang Zsland and Kruger National Park
in South.A.frica. He has pubiished over 50 papers on entomological topics,including 11 papers I
on the ecology and conservation of tiger beetles_Much af his recent work on tiger beetles has �
focused on g]obally rare species from the eastern United States such as Cicindela patruela and �
Cicindela ancocisconerrsis that are exhibiting declines iur�part or a�i of their histar'tc ranges. His �
� website,htCp://www.beetleconservation_com includes znare details about his recent work. j
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The 17.2-acre pxaposed Nort�wind Village site in Greenport,New York,was visxted by , �
Dr.MawdsIey on�the morning of August 14�,2008. 'I'he timing ofthis survey was selected to �
� coincide with Dr.lVtawdsley's ongaing surveys for tiger beeties in high-quaJ.zty pine-aak barrens �
� at Brookhaven Natianal Labaratory in the town of Brookhaven,New Yark.
� Temperature and weather cond'ztions during the site visit were suitable for activily of
adult tiger beetles,as characterized by Knisley and Schultz{1997):aziabient air temperature was �
,greater than 70 degrees,and weathez conditions were sunny with scattered clouds. f
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. All of the major habitat types arid axeas at the proposed Northwind Village site ivere �
znspected for znucrohabitat features such as open sandy azeas,sand dunes,�rebreaks,trails,
. sandbars, and beaches wh�ch az'e kno�vn to'support tiger beetIes_ The two open sandy areas that
were detected were closely inspected using standard vzsual inspection pzocedut�es(described by
Knisley and Schuttz 199'�in an effart to detect: � .
l.)Adult tiger beetles.
2.}Burrows of larval tiger beetles.
��- 3.)Bambyliid or bee flies whose larvae are paz�asitic on the larvae of tiger beetles
� (Knisley and Schultz 1997}. The pzesence of these flies is generally indicative of tiger
beetles, even when the adult beetles and larval burrows axe not irnrnediately visible. �
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Literature Review
The primary scientific literature on tiger beetles was reviewed and a list was developed of .
the tigez-heetle species that have been recorded histozically from Long Zs�and. '�'he catalogue �
published by Freitag(1999)was used as a source foz the earlier�lzteirature�and the Zoological �
1Zecord�Unline database was used as a source£or references post-1 999. . � � �
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Many of#he riger beetle species zecozded from Lang IsIand are closely associated with
particular habitat fea#ures{such as beaches,rzvezxrxe sandbars,fizebz-eaks,and dunes)and are not
found in areas that do not izzclude these features(Knisley and Schultz 199'n. Othe:r species show
strong fideli.ry to particular vegetative communities(such as oak or pitch pine barrens)(Boyd
1978;Knisley and Sck�uliz �997}. �
� For each of tlae species oftiger beetles recorded frflm Long Island,a list of suitable
habitat featuzes(such as beaches,sandbars,�rebreaks,and trazls)vvas developed from the �
pz�zrm,ary literature. �ar upiand tiger beetle species,the associated vegetative communities �
mentioned in the primary Iiterat�zre were also recorded. �
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Adults of many tiger beetle species are only active during particular months af the year �
(Knisley and Schultz 1997). The known activity perzods for the sixteen tiger beette species ;
recorded fram Long Island are uzcluded iz�tk�e species accounts below. � �
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The lists of habztat#'eatures and vegetative communities derived from the literature were ;
compared.with the resvlts of fhe field surveys,to dete�ine the potential suitability of the. �
proposed Narthwind Village site for each of the 16 species of tiger beet�es that have been �
recorded 3�istorically from Long Island. For each speeies of tiger beetle zecozded frozn Lozzg ;
Island., a suitability statement has been pxovzded for the proposed 2�]orthwirzd Village site,based
on the conditzons obsezved duzang the,site�visit that was conducted on August 14�`,2008. i
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The tiger beetle Czcindela patruela Dejean is of current conservatiozz interest in New �
York Sta.te. Two subspecies of this tiger beetle have been recorded fram the state. One of these �
` subspecies,CzcindeZa patruela consentanea,has been recorded lazstoz-ically from Greenpart in i
Suffollc Coutzty,as well as otxzer localities on Long Island. The following information about this �
subspecies has been derived from the primary literahire and Dr.Mawdsley's studies of eartant � ,
populations of this tiger beetle in the New 3ersey Fine Bazrens conducted between 2004 and �
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. Substz-ates/habita.ts:Adults of Cicindela patruela consentanea ara found in a variety of
rnicrohabitats in pine/aalc woodlaxads,izzcluding woadland trails and firebreaks with white sar�dy
soil (af�en in areas that have recently burned)and in areas of"dwarP'or"scrub"pine with white i
sandy sail and pebbles(Marvdsley 2007a}. �
� Activity period:March-April,August-Septembez(Leonard 192b}. �
Natural Hezitage Status Rank: Species is G3 (vulnerable);this subspecies is T`1T3 (status
could be anywheze between critically im.pez-zled,ixnperiled,or vulner�ble). It is knoum
historically from New York State(NatureServe 2008}.
Notes:This subspecies is endemi�to Mid-At]ant�c coastal pine barrens ecosystems ,
���- {Pearsan,KnisIey,and Kazilek 200�. There are a number of old records of this tiger beetle ��
� frozn Long Island,znostly from collections dating betv�een 1915 and 1952. A]I recent records are �
from the core Pine Barrens region of New Jersey,where the subspecies can be locally camnaon
at certain tinrxes of the year and in certain areas (Boyd 1973; 1978;Mawdsley 2007a). E
Suitability of the�roposed North�vaind Village site:Unsuitable. No areas o�white sandy �
soil,no pineloak woodlands and no firebreaks were present at the proposed Nortliwind Viilage 1�
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The sUrvey Qf the proposea Northwind Vzllage site yielded no sightzng�of adult tigez
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beetles,na aetections of Iarval burrows,and no sightings of bo�nbyliid flies. �
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Iz�coznparison, surveys coriducted by Dr.Mawdsley in high-quaiity pine barrens l�abitat i
during the same week{August 11-I S`i',2008)at Bzookha�ven Natianal Labozatory yielded aduits !
of three tzger beetle species: Cicindela punctulata, Cicindela scutellaris rugifrans,and Cicindela '
sexguttata_ Numerous larval burraws of tigez beetIes and adult bomhyl'zid flies were also present j
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Two areas of open yellow sandy soil were present at the site. The largest area,
appro�imately 10 by 30 zz�eters,is heavily disturbed,with bulidazer and truck tracks evident
� This axea curzently pxovides potential habitat for the tiger beetle species Cicindela punctulata.
. Cicindela punctulata is a globally couamo�.(Natural I�ez'ztage Rank GS}species which is not
� cunently of consezvation concern (NafuzeSezve 2008). This area of sand is probably too heavily
disturbed at present to support'other species of tiger beetles that have been found in sandy
barrens sites at Brookhaven National Laboratory and elsewhere on Lang Isla�ad(specifically,
Cacindela repanda, Cicindela sczstellaris rugifrons,and Cicindela tranquebarica). j
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for most of the species of tiger beetles recorded fram Long Istand. It may,howevez-,pz-avide �
potential habitat for the species CicindeZa sexguttata. Cicindela sexguttcrta is a globally common ?
{Natural Heritage Rank GS)species which is widespread in Nevv York State and is therefore not �
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the vvetlands, contain poten#ial habita.t for the species Cicindela sexguttata. Cicindela sexguttata
is a globally comrnan(Natuzal Heritage Rank GS)species wk�ich is widespread in New York
State and is therefore not currently of conservatian concern.
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S�teen species of tiger beetles(Coleaptera: Cicindelidae)have been recordecl from Long j
Island. Potential habitat for two of thes�species{Ciczndela punchrlata, Cicindela sexgzcttata) �
was detected at the proposed Northwind ViIlage site,as discussed in more detail under the j
accoun.ts;Ft�r those species 6elow.
The larger open azea o�yellow sand at the proposed Northwi.z�d Village site may at one
point have provided suitable habitat for other tigar beetle spacies(such as Cicindela repanda, �
Cicindela scutetZar-is rugifrons,or Czcindela tranquebarica),but this�pafich�as been heavily
d'zsturbed by recent bulidozer and truck tra�c and consequently is unlz�ely to support these �
species at the present time. �
The woadlands at the site ar�d the smaller, shaded patch of sand provide potential habitat I
for one species of tiger beetle, Cicindela sexguttata,as d'zscussed in more detail under the
account foz that species below. �
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Substrates/habitats:Adults are found in a vaziety of micrahabitats in pineloak waQdlands, �
i�cluding woodland trails and fi�ebreaks with white sandy soil(often in areas that have recen�ly �
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2Q07a)• � .
Ac�ivity,period:March-April,August-September(L�onazd 192b). � �
Natural He�itage Status Rank: Species is G3 {vulnezable);thzs subspecies is T1T3 (status
could be anywhere batween critically impezzled,iznperiled,ar�vulnerable). Historical from Neiv
York State(NatureServe 2008). �
Notes:Endemic to Mid-Atlantic caastal pine barrens ecasystems. There are a number of
� o1d records of this tigez beetle fram Lang Island,mas#Iy from collec�zons between 1915 and
1952. All recent records are fronn the core Pine Barrens region of New Jersey,where the
subspecies can be locally common at certain times of the year and in certain areas{Boyd 1973;
1978;Mawdsley 200'7a).
Suitabiliiy:Unsuitable. No areas of white sandy soil,no pine%atc woodlands and no
firebreaks were present at the proposed Northwind Village site.
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Subs�rates/habitats:Dzy woodlands,fields,riparian areas, suburban areas(Boyd 1985; j
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Acfiivity pez-iod:New York records are frozn Septeznber(May-Qetober elsewhere iz�
range) (Leonard 1926;Knisley and Schultz 199�.
Natt�ral Heritage Status Rar�k: G5 (dem�nstrably abundant,widespzead and secure).
Status unknown in New Yazk State(NafureServe 2008). -
Notes:This crepuscular/nocturnal specias is usually collected at�lights at night or in
......_ - pitfall traps(Boyd I985;Kaaisley and Schult.a 199�. Tlaeze aze very old recozds from Central
:���� -' Park and Long Island(Leonard 1926),wh.ich is near the nozthern limit ofthe species'
dist�ribution(Pearson,Knisley,and�'.azilek 2Q06). Surveys with pitfall traps in the New 7ersey �
Pine Barzens have shown this species ta be much more abundant than had been previausly j
thought(Boyd 1985). � �
Suitabitity:Probably unsuitable, given the fact that this species has not been reported `
from New York for znany years. �
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Subsira.tes/kiabitats:Deep unconsolidated sandy soil in coastal pine barrens(Boyd 1973;
1978;�i►isley and Schultz 1997)`
Activity periad:August(Leonard 192b).
Natuural Heritage Status Ran�: G4(apparently secure). Historical in New York State
(Nafi.treServe 2008).
Notes:A very smaIl tiger beetle and a weak flier. Usually found only in high-quality ,
pine barrens communities. There are reports ofextirpatians in Maryland and Virgin�.ia due to loss !
of pine barrens habitat(KnisIey and Schultz 1997}. ;
Suitability:Unsuitable. No deep sand and no pine barrens at the proposed Northwind j
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Substra#es/habitats: Sat�dy coastal beaches,especially areas wzth minimal trampling frozn 3
hurnan activities{Knisley and Schul�z 1997;Leonard and Bell 1999}.
Activziy periad:July-September{Leonard 192fi}.
� Natural Herita.ge Statns�ank: Species is G4(ap�arently secure),tl�;.is subspecies is T2
(imperiled). Extirpated from New York State(NahueServe 2008).
Notes: Fomaerly associated with d�amic coastal beaches alozzg the Atlantic shore of � I
Long Island(Leonard 1926). Pxobably now extirpated throughout Long Island(Hill and KYusley i
1994).
Suitability:Unsuitable. No coastal beaches at the prapased Northwind Village site. E
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Substrates/habitats:R.iverine sandbars, sometimnes other sandy areas with.high organic �
content. Larvae develop zz�eroding clay batalcs al�ng streams and rivers(Glaser 1984;I�nisZey
a�td Schultz 1997}. ' � �
Activity period:May, September(Leanard 1926j.
Natural Heritage Status Rank: G5 {demonstrably widespread,abundant,and secure). i
New York State rank is S5 (demanstrably widespread,abundant and secure)(Natt.�reServe 2008).
. Notes:A commou ziverine tiger beetle tkzrougl�out mixch of North Anaerica. Many oId
records thzoughout Long Island(Leonard I926). It has nat been found recently during spring
� arzd fall surveys at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
� �=�- Suitability:Unsuitable. No clay banks or riverine sandbars at the proposed Northwir�d �
�� Village site.
Cicindela formosa generosa Qejean
Substzates/habitats:Both larvae and acIults require large opez�areas of unconsolidated �
sand and tolerate on]y sparse Ievels of vegetation{Knisley and Schultz 1997;Leonard and Bell
1999). Associated.with high quality pine barrens and sa�d roads in New Jersey(Boyd 1973;
� 1978}.
Activity period:May-June,August-September(Leonazd 1926). i
Natural Heritage Status;Etank: Species Xs GS (denr�onstrably widespread,abundant,and �
secure}az�d this subspecies is TS (demonstrably widespread, abundant,and secure). New`York �
State za�k is S4 (apparen�y secuze}(NatureSe�rve 2Q0$). � �
Notes: Can be extremely abundant under appropxiate canditions{e.g.large sand roads at
Brookhaven National Labozatory azzd the New Jezsey Pzne Barrens;Sayd 1973). O£ten co- �
occurs`with�icindela scutellaris(Knisley and Sc�utiz 1997;Acorn 2001}. �
Suitabilxiy:Unsuitable. No large open areas of unconsolidated sand at the proposed
Northwind Village szte.
Cicindela hirticollis Say . '
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Cicindeta dorsalzs darsalis(Kzzisley and Schultz 199�.
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� Natural Heritage Status Rank: Species is GS (demotastrably widespzead,�abundant,and
secure}. New Yark State rank is S3 (vulnerabie) (NatureServe 2008). ' �
Notes:Recorded frorr�coastal beaches aIang the Atlantic shore of Long Island(I.,eonard
192�. Evidently extiurpated from many of its former sites along sandy beaches by human use, as �
is#he case with Cicindela dorsalis dorsalis(Leonard and Bell 1999). �
Suitabzlity_Unsuitable. No sandy beaches at the proposed Northwind Village site. �
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Substrateslhabitats:A sand dune specialist,usually assoc'iated witla coastal dunes and
sites with Iarge amounts o�Ioose,unconsalidated sand(Knisley and Schuttz 1997}_
Activity period:June-7�1y(Leonard 1.926}. . �
Natural Hezitage S#atus Ranlc:G3G4(could be either vulnezable or apparently secure). {
New York State rank is S3 (vulnerable)(NatureSez�ve 2008). ;
Notes:A rare inhabita.t of the New Jersey Pzne Barrens,with o1d records from the Long �
Island Piz�e Barrens as well(Leox�azd 1926;Boyd 1973; 1978). �
Suitability:Unsuitable. No sand dunes at the proposed Nortbwind VilIage srte.
Cicindela marginata Fabricius
Substzateslhabitats: Tidal zr�ud flats in estuarine salt m.arshes and saxady beaches with high �
• ��- . organic matter content(Knisley a�ad Schultz 1997;Leona.rd�d BeII 1999). �
'�"���� � A,ctivity periad: July-September{Leoz�ard 1926}. . � 1�
Natural Heritage Status Rank: GS (demonstrably widespread,abundant, and secure). � �
New York State zank is S3 (vulnezable) (NatureServe 2008}.
Notes: In decline, at least iz�the in northem part of its range(Leonard and Bell 1999).
� Apparently still present at ma�zy sites in the mzd-Atlantic region(Knisley and Schultz 199'7).
Suitability: Unsuitable. Na tidal mud flats ar sandy beaches at the proposed hTorthwind �
Village site. �
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Substratesllaabitats:An extreme generalist,capable of surviving in a broad range of
texz-estrial habitat conditions. Oniy occasianally found nea.r watez,tl�is species flour�ishes in high- .
quality pine bazzens as well as distuzbed areas such as roadsides,backyards,and gravel pits �
(Knisley and Sclaultz 1997). i
Activity period:July-Septeznber{Leanard 1926}. �
Natural Heritage Sta�izs Rank:GS (demonstrably widespread,abundant,and secure).
"... generally this tiger beetle is too cornmon to be of canservation concern..." (NatureServe �
200$). New Yark State rank is SS (demonstrably widespread, abundant, and secure}. �
Notes:Very common at Bzookhaven National Laboratory and in the New 7ezsey Pine
Barrens,where zt is easily the most abundant hger beetle 1n rnid-summer(Boyd 1973; 1978). �
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: SubstratesChabit.�ts:�the New Jersey Pine Barrans,thzs tzgez beetle is associated with
sand raads and trails,particularly low-lying pIaces where�vet sandy soils are lightly covered
with decaying organic nnattar(Boyd 1973; 1978). Tt�zs species occurs throughout rnuch o£North �
America,and in nnost of the rest af its zazxge,it is assaciated with erodang clay soils{I'earson, 4
Knisley,and Kazilek 200�. In West Virginia, it is also found in shale barrens(Acciavatti, �
� Allen, axad Stuart 1992}. �
Acti�vity period:May-June,September-October(Leonaz-d 1926). �
Natural Heritage Status Razxk: GS {deinonstrably widespread,abundaaxt,and secure). �
New York State rank is SS (demanstrably widespread,abunda�t,and secure) {NatureSezve
2Q0$)_ .
Notes:Numerous o1d records from Long Xsland(Leanard 1926�. Has not beez�seen in 1
recent surveys at Braakhaven National Labozatory. �
SuitabiXity: Unsuita.ble. Na wefi sandy soils ligh#ly covered wi�decaying arganic matter;
no eroding c]ay soils;no sbale barre�s at the proposed Northwind Village site.
Cicindela repanda Dejean � �
-�-�- Substratesli�abitats:Assaciated with a very wide range of wet and dry sandy habi�ats, j
� � � �incltiding z-iverine sandbars,coastal beacbes and dunes,wet sand roads,and abandoned sand
quarries {Boyd I978;Knisley and Schultz 1997)_ Sometimes found far from water(Leonard and
Be11 1999).
. Activity period:May-June,Augnst-Septembez(Leonard 1926}. I
Natuzal Heritage Status Ra.��k:GS {deznonstrably vti�despread,abt�ndant, ar�d secure). �
New York Sta.te rank is S5 {demonstrably widespread, abundant, and secure)(NaittreServe �
2408). (
Notes: Often found zz�large numbers in coastal or riverine liabitats(Knisley a�d Schuitz (
1997;Leonard and Bell 1999). Common throughoutNew York State. y
. . Suitability:Probably unsuitable. The oId records frozn Long Island are all from beaCh
sites where it"inhabits the loose sand beyond the beach"(Leonard 1926}. Z7xis species is only �
occasionall�encountered i�upland sand habitats in New Jezsey(Boyd 1973; 1978}and at
Brookhaven National Laboratary. The open sa.r�dy areas at the propased Northwind Village site
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Substrates/habitats:A dry upland sand specialist.Larval burrows are located in loase,
unconsolidated dry sand. Adults are acfive in areas of open,dry,unconsoIidated sand(Knisley ;
. and Schultz 1997). �
� Activity peraod:May,August Septeznber(Leonard 192�. �
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secure)and this subspecies is TS (dem�onstrably vvidespread,abunda.nt,and secure). New York
S�ate rank for this subspecies is S3 (vulnerable). � �
Notes:This subspecies is endemic to the mid-Atlantic coastal plain(Pearson,Knisley, f
� and Kazzlelc 2006). Sometimes�found in large nwmbezs,especially in abau.doned sand pits oz �
quarries(Mawdsley 2007b).
Suitability:Probably unsuztable. The open sand areas at�e Northwind Village site are �
. heavily dis�iarbed,a condition vahich usually precludes successful colonization by this species.
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Substrates/laabitats:A woodland species,whose larvae seezn to be able to tolerate soils . i
with high l�umus co�tent{Leonazd and Bell 1999)as well as clay or�sandy for.est soils(Knisley �
and Schultz 1.99�. Adults are found in a wide variety of wood.land and forest communities
(Knisley and Schultz 1997). . �
Activity period:March-7uly,occasionat beetles in August and September(�eonard ,
1926}. ;
Natural Haritage Status Rank: G5 (demonstrably widespread,abandant,az�d secure). E
New York Sfiate raxalc is SS {demonstrably wiflespread,abundant, and secure}. . �
Notes: '�fiis is the briIliant green tiger beetle that is often seen in ciiy parks and on
woadland trai�.s. Adults are usually act�ve zn spzing but a few individuals emerge in late summer
and early fall (at]east at Brookhaven Nataonal Laboratary). �
Suitability:Potentiall�suitable. The species would be expected to ocevx tt�roughaut the �
-- mature woodland area.s and in the shaded sandy area at the proposed Narthwind Village site.
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Substrates/habitats:A gezzexalist species�at has been found in a,vvide range of sand, �
gravel, or clay naicrahabitats(Knisley and Schultz 1997;Leonard and Betl 1999). �n New Tersey �
it is associated with sand roads, sand trails,and sandy firebreaks in ihe Pine Barrens zegion,
where it can sou�etimes be quite abundant{Boyd 1973; 1978}. In.West Virginia it often occurs
in abandoned sand quarries(Acciavatti,Allen,and Sivart 1.992).
Activity periad:March-September,with peaks in early spring and late fall(Leonard �
i 926;Leonard and Bell 1949). ;
NatZtral Heritage Status T:arik: Cr5(demonstrably widespread,abundant, and secure). i
New York Staxe rank is SS (demonstrabIy widespread,abundant, and secure). (
Nates:�A very widespzead species,found throughout New York State(Pearson,I�rzisley, �
and Kazile�C 20dfr}.At Brookhaven National Laboratory,it is found tl�rouglaout the site in larger i
sandy areas in small nu�bers. � �
Suitability:Pzabably unsi�.ita.b3e. The open sandy areas at tb.e proposed Northwind �
Village site are srnall and heavily disturbed,offering what appears to be only very marginal
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Subst�ates/Habitats:Associated�with dry woodlands,zncluding pine-oak barrens and� �
shaie barrens,azzd often found in areas that�aIso support Cicindela patruela(Boyd 1985;Knisley �
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� Activity period:New York zecords are from June(Aprii-Septeznber elsewhere iza its �
range)(Leonard 1926;Knusley and Schultz l 997). � �
Natural Heritage Status Rank: G4{appazently secure). Historical from:New Yark State '
(NatureServe 2008}. �
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S'itfall trappirag in New.Jersey has showzt that this speczes is much rxxore abt�dant in the New ;
Jersey Pine Barrens than previously thought(Boyd 1985). There az'e very old records from Long '
Island(Leonazd 192b}. �
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