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<\/a>Relaxing in front of the sagebrush sea.<\/p><\/div>\n
Outside of sage grouse monitoring, my team and I have surveyed for raptors and raptor nests along unauthorized trails. These unauthorized trails pose a danger to both the public and wildlife. It is the hope of our BLM to help create new trails that allow outdoor enthusiasts a fun and safe environment, while protecting native\/migratory birds, mammals, and reptiles. My surveys are the first step in improving the path of these trails to help avoid clashes with wildlife hotspots.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Surveying for raptor nests.<\/p><\/div>\n
Finally, we were able to participate in Migratory Bird Day. There we, and a number of other government programs, set up activities and educational booths to help teach the community the importance of migratory birds. Programs like these help ensure a healthy relationship between the public and our government agencies. \u00a0All of this combined has made for a tremendous experience so far. I look forward to finding out what else my CLM internship has in store for me.<\/p>\n
After my third week I can say I\u2019ve successfully explored a large swathe of my Cedar City field office. My work so far has encompassed a plethora of activities from Mexican Spotted Owl surveys in Kanarraville to point-counts in Hamlin … Continue reading <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"