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Half Moon Bay - Local Coastal Land Use Plan Appendix C Appendix C: Special Status Species Summary Tables The following tables summarize special status species that are present or are likely to be present in the Half Moon Bay Planning Area. Table C-1 is specific to animal species, and Table C-2 is specific to plant species. TABLE C-1: SPECIAL STATUS ANIMAL SPECIES WITH POTENTIAL TO OCCUR IN HALF MOON BAY PLANNING AREA OCCURRENCE IN HALF MOON BAY ANIMAL SPECIES STATUS FED/STATE HABITAT PLANNING AREA Monarch Butterfly -/CR Winter roost sites extend along the Winter roosts have been located (Danaus plexippus) coast from northern Mendocino to within Eucalyptus groves at (Wintering sites) Baja California. Roosts are typically Sweetwood Group Camp area, within located in wind-protected groves of Wavecrest near Magnolia Avenue Eucalyptus, Monterey pine or (site has been inactive in recent Monterey cypress, with nectar and years), and at other areas with water sources nearby. Native tree location information suppressed due species are typically preferred for to their sensitivity. their higher habitat value. City Council Final Review Draft September 2020 C-1 Half Moon Bay - Local Coastal Land Use Plan Appendix C OCCURRENCE IN HALF MOON BAY ANIMAL SPECIES STATUS FED/STATE HABITAT PLANNING AREA San Bruno Elfin FE/-- Found in coastal, mountainous areas No records for the Planning Area and Butterfly (Incisalia with grassy ground cover, mainly in no suitable habitat. Nearest records mossii bayensis), the vicinity of San Bruno Mountain. are from the vicinity of Montara Colonies are located on steep, north- Mountain. facing slopes within the fog belt. Larval host plant is Sedum spathulifolium. Steelhead - Central CA FT/-- Well-oxygenated streams with Pilarcitos Creek and Frenchmans Coast ESU riffles; loose, silt-free gravel Creek are historic spawning streams (Oncorhynchus mykiss) substrate. ESU encompasses for Steelhead. Pilarcitos Creek, drainages in San Francisco and San Frenchmans Creek, Arroyo Leon and Pablo Bays east to the Napa River. Apanolio Creek within the Planning Area are designated Critical Habitat for Steelhead. Tidewater Goby FE/CSC Found in brackish water habitats Potential habitat may occur during (Eucyclogobius along the California coast from San portions of the year when tidal newberryi) Diego County to the mouth of the lagoons form at the mouth of Smith River. Found in shallow Pilarcitos Creek, but the species has lagoons and lower stream reaches. never been documented in the Needs fairly still but not stagnant Planning Area. Nearest record is from water and high oxygen levels. San Gregorio Creek in 1996. California Red-legged FT/CSC Mostly in lowlands and foothills Breeding sites are located at the Frog in/near permanent sources of deep Caltrans mitigation site near the SAM (Rana draytonii) water but will disperse far during plant, City property near the City and after rain. Prefers shorelines Corporation Yard and at the Half with extensive vegetation. Moon Bay Golf Links (Ocean Course). Has been documented in Pilarcitos City Council Final Review Draft September 2020 C-2 Half Moon Bay - Local Coastal Land Use Plan Appendix C OCCURRENCE IN HALF MOON BAY ANIMAL SPECIES STATUS FED/STATE HABITAT PLANNING AREA Creek, Frenchmans Creek, Arroyo Cañada Verde, at Wavecrest, the Casa del Mar neighborhood, and elsewhere. Santa Cruz black --/CSC Mixed deciduous and coniferous No observations within the Planning salamander woodlands and coastal grasslands in Area. Nearest occurrence is at (Aneides niger) San Mateo, Santa Cruz and Santa Huddart Park in Woodside. Clara Counties. Adults are found under rocks, talus, and damp woody debris. California giant --/CSC Known from wet coastal forests near No observations within the Planning salamander streams and seeps from Mendocino Area Nearest occurrence is at the end (Dicamptodon ensatus) County south to Monterey County of Purisima Creek Road near and east to Napa County. Aquatic Purisima Creek Redwoods Open larvae are found in cold, clear Space Preserve. Also known from the streams, occasionally in lakes and Tunitas Creek watershed southeast of ponds. Adults are found in wet Half Moon Bay. forests under rocks and logs near streams and lakes. Western Pond Turtle -/CSC Aquatic turtle of ponds, marshes, No known records within Half Moon (Emmys marmorata) rivers, streams, and irrigation Bay, but suitable habitat for this ditches with aquatic vegetation. species occurs within the City. Needs basking sites and suitable City Council Final Review Draft September 2020 C-3 Half Moon Bay - Local Coastal Land Use Plan Appendix C OCCURRENCE IN HALF MOON BAY ANIMAL SPECIES STATUS FED/STATE HABITAT PLANNING AREA upland habitat for egg-laying (sandy banks or grassy open fields). San Francisco Garter FE/CE, CFP Found in vicinity of freshwater Documented as occurring near the Snake marshes, ponds and slow-moving mouth of Pilarcitos Creek and along (Thamnophis sirtalis streams in San Mateo County. Pilarcitos Creek near downtown. U.S. tetrataenia) Prefers dense cover and water Fish and Wildlife Service found depths of at least one foot. Also suitable dispersal habitat for this requires uplands near aquatic species in Wavecrest and nearby habitats. areas, Pacific Ridge, Beachwood. Northern Harrier -/CSC Coastal salt marsh and freshwater San Mateo County Breeding Bird (Circus cyaneus) marsh; nests and forages in Atlas indicates past confirmed (nesting) grasslands; nests on ground in nesting just south of town near Verde shrubby vegetation, usually at marsh Road and probable past nesting just edge. north of town near El Granada. This is a regularly occurring species in Half Moon Bay in winter. Common in winter at Wavecrest and the open fields west of Railroad Avenue. White-tailed Kite -/CFP Open grassland and agricultural Breeding confirmed at Wavecrest (Elanus caeruleus) areas throughout Central California. south of Smith Field park. San Mateo (nesting) County Breeding Bird Atlas indicates possible past nesting near Miramontes Point. A regularly occurring species in winter. Common in winter at Wavecrest and the area City Council Final Review Draft September 2020 C-4 Half Moon Bay - Local Coastal Land Use Plan Appendix C OCCURRENCE IN HALF MOON BAY ANIMAL SPECIES STATUS FED/STATE HABITAT PLANNING AREA west of Railroad Avenue. Over 100 were counted in the fall of 2007. Sharp-shinned Hawk -/WL Breeds in ponderosa pine, black oak, San Mateo County Breeding Bird (Accipiter striatus) riparian deciduous, mixed conifer, Atlas recognizes possible past nesting (nesting) and Jeffrey pine habitats. Prefers, within Half Moon Bay. Breeding but not restricted to, riparian confirmed just north of town near El habitats. All habitats except alpine, Granada in 1993. A regularly open prairie, and bare desert used in occurring species in winter, winter. especially at Wavecrest. Cooper’s Hawk -/WL Nests primarily in deciduous San Mateo County Breeding Bird (Accipiter cooperii) riparian forests; forages in open Atlas indicates past confirmed (nesting) woodlands. nesting just south of Half Moon Bay near Verde Road, and possible nesting just north of town near El Granada and just east of town in Higgins Canyon. A regularly occurring species in winter, especially at Wavecrest. Ferruginous Hawk BCC/WL Inhabits open country. Winters in Winters in small numbers in the Half (Bueto regalis) small number along California coast Moon Bay area. Observed annually in (Wintering) and inland valleys. winter at Wavecrest and in the vicinity of the Half Moon Bay Airport. Swainson’s Hawk BCC/CT Breeds in stands with few trees in Occasionally found at Wavecrest in (Buteo swainsoni) juniper-sage flats, riparian corridors winter and fall migration. An (nesting) and oak savannah. Requires suitable individual of this species that spent adjacent foraging areas such as the winter of 1998-1999 at City Council Final Review Draft September 2020 C-5 Half Moon Bay - Local Coastal Land Use Plan Appendix C OCCURRENCE IN HALF MOON BAY ANIMAL SPECIES STATUS FED/STATE HABITAT PLANNING AREA grasslands or alfalfa or grain fields Wavecrest represents the first record supporting rodent populations. of overwintering Swainson’s hawk in coastal Northern California. Golden Eagle BCC/WL, CFP Typically frequents rolling foothills, Occasionally found in Half Moon Bay (Aquila chrysaetos) mountain areas, sage-juniper flats in winter. Has been found some (nesting and wintering) and desert. years at Wavecrest. American Peregrine Delisted, Inhabits open wetlands near cliffs, Species nests at Devils Slide and Falcon BCC/Delisted, CFP also occurs in some cities where winters in the area. Occasionally (Falco peregrinus) nests on buildings and bridges. found foraging in Half Moon Bay. (nesting) Merlin -/WL Breeds in Canada, winters in a Winters annually in small numbers in (Falco columbarius) variety of California habitats, Half Moon Bay. Found every winter in (wintering) including grasslands, savannahs, the area west of Railroad Avenue, wetlands, etc. Wavecrest, and the Half Moon Bay Golf Links. Western Snowy Plover FT, BCC/CSC Found on sandy beaches or marine Nests at Half Moon Bay State Beach, (Charadrius and estuarine shores; also salt pond which is designated as critical alexandrinus nivosus) levees and shores of large alkali habitat. Nesting assisted by Plover (nesting) lakes; requires sandy, gravelly or Watch Program run by State Parks friable soil substrate for nesting. with the help of Sequoia Audubon Threatened due to beachfront Society volunteers. Also winters on development, human disturbance, beaches in the area (40 to 60 can be off-leash dogs and other factors. City Council Final Review Draft September 2020 C-6 Half Moon Bay - Local Coastal Land Use Plan Appendix C OCCURRENCE IN HALF MOON BAY ANIMAL SPECIES STATUS FED/STATE HABITAT PLANNING AREA seen at Half Moon Bay State Beach each winter). Marbled Murrelet FT/CE Nests inland along the coast from Marbled Murrelets breed in the San (Brachyramphus Eureka to Oregon border and from Francisco Watershed in forests marmoratus) Half Moon Bay to Santa Cruz in old located within four miles of Half (nesting) growth redwood dominated forests, Moon Bay.
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