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Golder Associates Ltd.

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To whom it may concern:

Golder Associates Ltd. (Golder), on behalf of BC Hydro, obtained a permit under the BC Wildlife Act (Permit) to conduct aerial surveys for raptor nests to assist with implementation of the Interior to Lower Mainland Transmission (ILM) Project in southwest BC (the Project). The permit, which covers surveys for osprey (Pandion haliaetus), bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), and great blue heron (Ardea herodias), was issued to Iain Jones of Golder by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO) Permit and Authorization Service Bureau (PASB) on February 3, 2014.

This letter provides a summary of the results of 2014 aerial and ground-based surveys, which were completed in April and May 2014. It will be submitted to the Wildlife Species Inventory (WSI) online submission site, along with data in an approved survey data template, in fulfillment of reporting requirement #4 for Permit No. VI13-92459.

This letter will also be provided to FrontCounter BC and the South Coast (Surrey) and Thompson (Kamloops) regional offices in fulfilment of General Condition #5 of the Permit.

A record of wildlife observed under the Permit will also be submitted to FrontCounter BC and the South Coast and Thompson regional offices in fulfilment of Reporting Requirement #2.

Following completion of the submissions listed above, all reporting requirements outlined in the Terms of Permit (i.e., reporting requirement #2 and #4 and general condition #5) will have been met.

1.0 BACKGROUND

BC Hydro’s Interior to Lower Mainland Transmission (ILM) Project involves the construction of a new 250 km transmission line between the Nicola Substation, approximately 29 km northeast of Merritt, BC, and the Meridian Substation in Coquitlam, BC (the Project area). The BC Environmental Assessment Office issued an Environmental Assessment Certificate (EAC) for the ILM Project on June 3, 2009. As part of the Table of Commitments included as Appendix A of the Project’s EAC, BC Hydro (the Project proponent was formerly the British Columbia Transmission Corporation [BCTC]) must conduct a pre-construction osprey, eagle, and heron nest survey of the ILM Project area (Commitment 17). Specifically, Commitment 17 requires the following:

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In areas of suitable habitat, prior to construction, BCTC will conduct nest searches within 500 m of the construction footprint to locate osprey, eagle and heron nests. If a nest is found where clearing is required, BCTC will obtain input from MoE and Environment Canada to determine appropriate mitigation or avoidance strategies. If construction activity is scheduled when the nests may be active, the Environmental Monitor will monitor for activity, and if active, appropriate set-back buffers for disturbance will be applied according to provincial BMP guidelines. If falcon nests are observed they will be reported to the Environmental Monitor and appropriate buffers according to provincial BMP guidelines will be established until nesting is complete.

Breeding birds in BC are legally protected under both federal and provincial legislation. For migratory birds, excluding raptors, this protection is provided by the federal Migratory Birds Convention Act, and associated Migratory Bird Regulations, which prohibits the harming of migratory birds, and the disturbance or destruction of their nests and eggs. Raptors and most other birds are protected in BC under Section 34 of the provincial Wildlife Act, which prevents the possession, take, injury, molestation, or destruction of a bird or its egg, or a nest that is occupied by a bird or its egg. Relevant to Commitment #17, Subsection 34 (b) of the Wildlife Act provides protection year-round to the nests of an osprey, bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), green heron (Butorides virescens) and great blue heron (Ardea herodias), whether or not the nest is active.

This letter summarizes results of an osprey, eagle, and heron nest survey within the ILM Project area conducted by Golder Associates Ltd. (Golder) in April 2014. This survey was conducted under the terms and conditions outlined in MFLNRO wildlife permit VI13-92459.

2.0 OBJECTIVES

The purpose of the survey was to document the location of osprey, eagle, and heron nests in the ILM Project area to fulfill the requirements of Commitment 17 of the EAC. Specifically, the objectives of the survey were to:

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Reassess the activity status of nests identified during the 2012 and 2013 ILM Project osprey, eagle, and heron nest surveys;

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Identify and map the location of previously unidentified osprey, eagle and heron nests in the Project area;

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Provide osprey, eagle, and heron nest location information for ILM Project Construction Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) mapping; and

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Compile incidental observations of other listed species or species of management concern observed in the Project area while conducting the survey.

3.0 SURVEY APPROACH AND METHODS

The osprey, eagle, and heron nest survey was conducted early in the breeding season with the goal of documenting activity prior to potential nesting failures and prior to full leaf development, allowing for better viewing of potential nest sites within deciduous vegetation. Surveys conducted in 2014 included:

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an aerial nest survey of the ILM Project area on April 9 and 10, 2014;

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a ground-based survey of an osprey nest on April 17, 2014, and ground-based surveys of one bald eagle nest, one red-tailed hawk nest and two unknown species’ nests in Sections 1 and 2 on May 8, 2014; and

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ground-based surveys of a great blue heron colony located in Section 5 near the Pitt Polder wetland area on April 1 and 17, and May 2, 2014.

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3.1 Aerial Nest Survey

An aerial survey of the ILM Project area was conducted on April 9 and 10, 2014 with a Eurocopter AS355 N twin engine helicopter (call sign C-GTLC) from Talon Helicopters (Richmond, BC). Survey flights were planned in accordance with applicable Golder Safe Work Practices and BC Hydro Standard Operating Procedures. The survey crew included a BC Hydro approved pilot, a qualified Golder navigator/observer/recorder seated in the left front seat, a qualified Golder observer seated in the right rear of the aircraft, and a qualified First Nations Assistant seated in the left rear of the aircraft. All occupants could communicate freely using headsets with a live microphone.

Surveys were conducted from Meridian Substation, in Coquitlam, to Tower 1047, in Section 1 (Figures 1 to 7).

Golder was asked to avoid flying over Douglas Lake Ranch during these surveys to minimize disturbance during the cattle calving season; therefore, aerial surveys were not conducted east of Tower 1047 (Figure 1). Known nests in this area were investigated during ground-based surveys in early May (see Section 3.2; Figure 1). The helicopter also detoured from the transmission line right-of-way near Tower 5052, in Section 5, to remain at least 600 m away from the previously identified great blue heron nesting colony (Figure 7).

Survey methodology was adapted from recommended guidelines described in BC Resources Information Standards Committee (RISC) standards for raptor and heron surveys (RISC 2001). Survey flights followed two predetermined north-south linear transect lines approximately 250 m on each side of the proposed transmission line clearing boundary. For this survey, a maximum 140 m overall right-of-way clearing width was assumed (70 m on either side of the ILM Project centerline). Clearing widths would be reduced where the Project is parallel to an existing line and based on other terrain and vegetative characteristics. Transect coordinates were provided to the aircraft pilot prior to survey initiation and uploaded to the onboard global positioning system (GPS) unit for navigation purposes. Transects were flown at a minimum height of 50 m above the forest canopy and a maximum of 100 m above the canopy in suitable nesting habitat. Flight speed varied between 50 and 80 km/ hr depending on habitats encountered. Suitable osprey, eagle, and heron nesting habitat (i.e., habitat in the vicinity of or along the shoreline of lakes, ponds, rivers, creeks and other water bodies) was preferentially searched up to a distance of at least 500 m from the transmission line clearing boundary when encountered along flight transects. Flight paths were tracked using a handheld Trimble Nomad GPS unit with Terrasync software. The pilot was instructed to maintain a minimum distance of 100 m from observed nests and to maneuver the aircraft in a way that distributed rotor downwash away from the site to minimize potential for damage to nest structure and stability.

When previously unidentified nests were located, the crew obtained a Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) position (Zone 10/ NAD 83) and digital photographs of the site, where possible. Additional data recorded at new nest sites included the nesting species (if known), number of individuals observed, adult presence and behavior, nest status (active or inactive), number of young (if possible to see into the nest from the helicopter), nest tree type, nest location in tree, and general habitat information.

Seven raptor nests previously identified during the 2012 aerial survey, one previously identified during the 2013 aerial survey, and one additional raptor nest previously identified during ground-based survey work, were also assessed for nesting activity in 2014. Four raptor nests located east of Tower 1047 in Section 1 (three identified during the 2012 aerial survey, and one identified during ground-based survey work) were not assessed for nesting activity during aerial surveys in 2014 (see Section 3.2). Nest site characteristics were recorded with the Trimble Nomad unit using the Terrasync Data Dictionary feature. A second GPS unit (Garmin GPSmap 60CSx) and hard copy data sheets, and a digital voice recorder, were also on board all flights to facilitate back-up data recording.

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The locations of wildlife species at-risk or species of management concern incidentally encountered during survey flights were also recorded and geo-referenced.

Survey planning, implementation, interpretation of results, and reporting was conducted with oversight and management by Iain Jones, M.Sc., (Golder’s Wildlife Ecologist) as the Permit holding biologist, in accordance with Wildlife Act Permit VI3-92459.

3.2 Ground Based Surveys of Raptor Nests

Unconfirmed osprey nest RN-4046A (Section 4) was first reported by Flatiron-Graham Joint Venture (FGJV) on April 25, 2013. A ground-based survey to confirm activity status and obtain ground coordinates of the nest was conducted by a crew of two qualified Golder biologists on April 17, 2014.

Ground based surveys were also conducted to confirm the activity status of the four raptor nests located east of Tower 1047 in Section 1 to minimize disturbance to cattle during the calving season. Surveys were completed on May 8, 2014 by a Golder Environmental Auditor working in the area.

3.3 Ground-based Survey of Great Blue Heron Colony

The great blue heron colony (GBHE-5052A) located near the Pitt Polder wetland area (Section 5) was first reported by AECOM in a General Wildlife Observation Form dated April 2, 2013. It is thought to have been established in 2013. Ground-based surveys of the colony were conducted by a crew of qualified Golder biologists on April 1 and 17, and May 2, 2014. The crew used a spotting scope and binoculars from a ground observation point located on farmland approximately 300 m northwest of the colony site to observe nesting activity. The ground-based surveys were conducted in the late morning and early afternoon to avoid potential disturbance to individuals during the early morning and late afternoon feeding periods. The colony was observed for approximately one and a half hours (09:00 to 10:30) on April 1, for one half hour (11:45 to 12:15) on April 17, and for two hours (09:45 to 11:45) on May 2, 2014.

4.0 RESULTS

Results of the 2014 aerial nest survey, and ground-based surveys of the great blue heron colony and select raptor nests, are described in the sections below. The locations of the heron colony and observed nests sites are provided in the attached map series (Figures 1 to 7).

4.1 Aerial Nest Survey

Aerial survey flights were conducted during favorable weather conditions and required approximately 8.5 hours of flying time over the two day survey period. Survey flight data and field conditions are summarized in Table 1 below.

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Table 1: Summary of Survey Flight Data and Field Conditions for the ILM Project Aerial Osprey, Eagle, and Heron Nest Survey (April 9 and 10, 2014)

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April 9, 2014 10:55 4.5 15°C, 10 to 50% cloud cover, wind 10 to 15 km/ hr,

good visibility. 324

April 10, 2014 10:20 4.0 10 to 15°C, 50 to 100% cloud cover, wind 5 km/ hr,

good visibility. 333

4.1.1 Previously Unidentified Nests

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Two previously unidentified bald eagle nests (RN-4018A [Attachment 1, Photograph 1] and RN-5040A) were observed during the 2014 survey flights in Sections 4 and 5, respectively (Table 2, Figures 5 and 7).

Both nests were located in large black cottonwoods (Populus trichocarpa) in riparian habitat. Nest RN-4018A is approximately 1,332 m south of the ILM Project boundary, and was considered inactive at the time of the survey. Nest RN-5040A is approximately 513 m south of the project boundary, and was considered active at the time of the survey.

4.1.2 Known Nests

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Three bald eagle nests identified in 2012 were reassessed during the 2014 survey (Table 2, Figure 5):

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Nest RN-4065A was active in 2012 and 2013, and was active in 2014.

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Nest RN-4014A was active in 2012, inactive at the time of the 2013 survey, and active in 2014 (Attachment 1, Photograph 2).

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Nest RN-4038A was inactive at the time of the 2012 and 2013 surveys, and was active in 2014.

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Two unconfirmed osprey nests (RN-2005B and RN-5001A [Attachment 1, Photograph 3]) identified in 2012 were reassessed during the 2014 survey (Table 2, Figures 3 and 6). Both nests were inactive at the time of the 2012, 2013, and 2014 surveys.

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Two nests of unknown species identified in 2012 (RN-2005A and RN-3525A [Attachment 1, Photograph 4]) and one nest of an unknown species identified in 2013 (RN-1069A) were reassessed during the 2014 survey (Table 2, Figures 2, 3, and 4). All three nests were inactive at the time of the 2012, 2013, and 2014 surveys. Based on nest size, nest placement and general habitat, nests RN-2005A and RN-3525 are likely corvid or hawk nests and RN-1069A is likely a bald eagle or golden eagle nest. However, based on their degraded condition and inactive status at the time of observation, the species that constructed or may use the nests remains unconfirmed.

4.1.3 Other Notable Observations.

In addition to the birds associated with nest locations, seven adult bald eagles, four juvenile bald eagles, two red-tailed hawks (Buteo jamaicensis), one northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) and 17 turkey vultures (Cathartes aura) were observed during April 2014 survey flights. Nests were not observed in proximity to these birds.

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4.2 Ground Based Surveys of Raptor Nests

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Unconfirmed osprey nest RN-4046A initially reported by FGJV ground crews on April 25, 2013 was assessed for activity from the ground (Table 2, Figure 5). The nest was inactive when reported in April 2013, and was inactive at the time of the 2014 survey. The survey confirmed that the coordinates obtained from the FGJV ground crews were taken at the base of the nest tree.

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Red-tailed hawk nest RN-1016A identified in 2012 was re-assessed during 2014 ground-based surveys (Table 2; Figure 1). The nest was active in 2012, inactive at the time of 2013 surveys, and was active in 2014.

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Bald eagle nest RN-1032A identified in 2012 was assessed during 2014 ground-based surveys (Table 2;

Figure 1). The nest was active in 2012, inactive at the time of 2013 surveys, and was active in 2014.

Two nests of unknown species identified in 2012 (RN-1017A and RN-1034A) were not visible from the ground during surveys conducted on May 8, 2014 (Table 2; Figure 1). Based on nest size, nest placement and general habitat, RN-1017A is likely a hawk or corvid nest and RN-1034A is likely a bald eagle or golden eagle nest.

However, based on their degraded condition and inactive status at the time of observation, the species that constructed or may use the nests remains unconfirmed. Both nests were inactive in 2012 and 2013. The 2014 status of these nests remains unknown. Follow up ground surveys were not planned or conducted as these two nests are located more than 500m from the transmission line clearing boundary.

4.3 Ground-based Survey of Great Blue Heron Colony

Herons were not observed flying to or from the colony site (GBHE-5052A) near the Pitt Polder wetland area during the 1.5 hour observation period on April 1, 2014. Five nests were visible from the observation point. The nests appeared to be good condition, but herons were not observed at the nests or perched in trees near the nest sites. One heron was observed foraging in the slough below the colony site.

Approximately 8 individual great blue herons and 4 nests were observed at the colony site on April 17, 2014 (Figure 7; Table 2; Attachment 1, Photograph 5); however, several other nests previously documented were not visible from the observation point due to low clouds or fog. Three herons were observed sitting or standing on nests, and several additional herons were observed in trees throughout the colony site. Disturbance-related behavior was not observed during the 30 minute survey period.

Several herons were observed flying to and from the colony site during a two hour observation period on May 2, 2014. Birds were not observed carrying nesting material to the site. One visible nest appeared to be in the incubation stage. Several additional active nests were suspected based on bird behavior; however, dense foliage obscured visibility of most nests from the observation point.

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Table 2: Location and Characteristics of Osprey, Eagle, and Heron Nests Observed in the ILM Project Area and Vicinity

Nest ID Species1 Date Easting Northing 2012 Nest Status 2013 Nest Status 2014 Nest Status Tree Type Nest Placement Approximate Distance from Tree Top (m) General Habitat 2014 Bird Activity

RN-1016A² RTHA 8-May-14 683007 5558339 Active Inactive Active Douglas fir Limb 7 Mixed Forest Eggs in nest; one adult observed nearby

RN-1017A² UNKN⁵ N/A 682792 5557931 Inactive Inactive - Aspen Crotch 3 Deciduous Forest Not assessed RN-1032A BAEA 8-May-14 678175 5556380 Active Inactive Active Cottonwood Crotch 5 Deciduous Riparian Two adults on nest RN-1034A UNKN⁵ N/A 678181 5553358 Inactive Inactive - Cottonwood Crotch 7 Deciduous Riparian Not assessed

RN-1069A UNKN⁶ 9-Apr-14 666470 5547807 - Inactive Inactive Ponderosa Pine Limb 10 Lake Edge No birds observed nearby RN-2005A UNKN⁵ 10-Apr-14 649127 5533895 Inactive Inactive Inactive Cottonwood Crotch 5 Deciduous Riparian No birds observed nearby RN-2005B OSPR⁴ 10-Apr-14 649143 5534883 Inactive Inactive Inactive Man-made Platform - Mixed Riparian No birds observed nearby RN-3525A² UNKN⁵ 9-Apr-14 613240 5498054 Inactive Inactive Inactive Alder Crotch 7 Deciduous Forest No birds observed nearby

RN-4014A BAEA 9-Apr-14 592502 5459458 Active Inactive Active Cottonwood Limb 3 Deciduous Riparian One adult on nest RN-4018A BAEA 9-Apr-14 591427 5457896 - - Inactive Cottonwood Crotch 10 Deciduous Riparian One adult perched nearby RN-4038A BAEA 9-Apr-14 584070 5461244 Inactive Inactive Active Cottonwood Crotch 5 Deciduous Riparian One adult on nest RN-4046A^2,3 OSPR⁴ 17-Apr-14 582943 5462788 - Inactive Inactive - - - Coniferous Forest No birds observed nearby

RN-4065A BAEA 10-Apr-14 575586 5462549 Active Active Active Douglas fir Crown 1 Coniferous Forest, River

Edge One adult on nest RN-5001A OSPR⁴ 10-Apr-14 546842 5453920 Inactive Inactive Inactive Man-made Platform - In Lake No birds observed nearby RN-5040A BAEA 9-Apr-14 529723 5456750 - - Active Cottonwood Crotch 7 Deciduous Riparian One adult on nest GBHE-5052A GBHE 17-Apr-14 528583

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1 Species codes: BAEA = bald eagle, GBHE = great blue heron, OSPR = osprey, RTHA = red-tailed hawk, UNKN = unknown.

2 Nests have been ground-truthed for location accuracy.

3 Nest reported to Golder by Flatiron-Graham Joint Venture on April 25, 2013.

4 Unconfirmed nest – identification based on nest size, nest tree/structure, and general habitat.

5 Likely hawk or corvid nest based on nest size, nest tree/structure, and general habitat.

6 Likely bald eagle or golden eagle nest based on nest size, nest tree/structure, and general habitat.

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5.0 SUMMARY AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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The 2014 ILM Project osprey, eagle, and heron nest surveys consisted of aerial surveys of nest sites between Meridian Substation and Tower 1047, ground-based surveys of known raptor nests east of Tower 1047, and a ground-based survey of the great blue heron nesting colony near Tower 5052. In total, six bald eagles nests, three unconfirmed osprey nests, one red-tailed hawk nest, and five nests of unknown species were observed.

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Five of the six bald eagle nests observed during the 2014 survey were classified as active. Two of these nests (RN-4018A and RN-5040A) were identified during 2014 surveys, and were classified as inactive and active at the time of the survey, respectively. The four bald eagle nests previously identified during 2012 and 2013 surveys were all classified as active in 2014.

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Three unconfirmed osprey nests were identified during 2012 and 2013 surveys. All three nests were classified as inactive at the time of the 2014 survey.

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Red-tailed hawk nest RN-1016A, identified in 2012, was classified as active in 2014.

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Five nests of unknown species were observed during 2014 surveys. Two of these nests (RN-1017A and RN-1034) were not visible from the ground and their 2014 status was undetermined. Based on nest size, nest placement and general habitat, RN-1017A is likely a hawk or corvid nest and RN-1034A is likely a bald eagle or golden eagle nest. Follow up surveys were not conducted for these two nests as they were over 500m from the transmission line clearing boundary and further disturbance of wildlife to determine status was not deemed necessary. The remaining three nests of unknown species were classified as inactive at the time of the 2014 survey. Based on habitat characteristics, two of these nests (RN-2005A and RN- 3525A) are likely corvid or hawk nests, and the third nest (RN-1069A) is likely an eagle nest.

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The great blue heron nesting colony (GHBE-5052A) identified in 2013 was confirmed to be active during ground-based surveys in April and May 2014.

6.0 CLOSURE

We trust that the findings presented in this letter are sufficient for your present requirements. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at 604-296-4200.

Yours very truly,

GOLDER ASSOCIATES LTD.

Daniel Guertin, M.Sc. Iain Jones, M.Sc., Dipl. Tech.

Wildlife Biologist Associate, Wildlife Biologist

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ATTACHMENT 1

Photographs

January 7, 2015

Reference No. 0914220018-655-L-Rev0 1/5

Photograph 1: A previously unidentified bald eagle nest (RN-4018A) observed during the ILM Project osprey, eagle and heron nest survey (April 9-10, 2014). This nest is approximately 1,330 m south of the ILM Project clearing boundary. An adult bald eagle was perched on the nest tree, but the nest appeared to be inactive at the time of the 2014 survey.

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ATTACHMENT 1

Photographs

January 7, 2015

Photograph 2: An active bald eagle nest (RN-4014A) observed during the ILM Project osprey, eagle and heron nest survey (April 9-10, 2014). This nest is approximately 745 m southeast of the ILM Project clearing boundary.

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ATTACHMENT 1

Photographs

January 7, 2015

Photograph 3: An inactive unconfirmed osprey nest (RN-5001A) observed during the ILM Project osprey, eagle and heron nest survey (April 9-10, 2014). This nest is located on a piling in Stave Lake and is approximately 300 m north of the ILM Project clearing boundary. (Note: Photograph taken in 2012.).

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ATTACHMENT 1

Photographs

January 7, 2015

Photograph 4: An inactive stick nest of an unidentified species (RN-3525A) observed during the ILM Project osprey, eagle and heron nest survey (April 9-10, 2014). This nest is approximately 115 m from the ILM Project clearing boundary. (Note:

Photograph taken in 2012.).