Environmental Information Management System

Name: Nelson's Sparrow

Phylum: Craniata

Class: Aves

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Emberizidae

Scientific: Ammodramus nelsoni

• Nest and forage in grassy areas in and adjacent to sedge meadows, wetlands and woodland lakes, often adjacent to patches of willows (dead or alive).
• W1 (>5 ha) wetlands, but may use smaller (1-5 ha) wetlands in wetter years

• Minimize disturbance during the breeding season.
• Maintain nesting habitat throughout all seasons.
• Maintain desired plant communities and key habitat features.

All Activities

• Identify key habitat features using appropriate measures (i.e. QP direction, desktop review, field confirmation, etc) and plan activities within the operating area accordingly.
• Plan activities outside of W1 wetland riparian management areas (RMA’s) when in identified habitat.
• Time works such that they occur outside of the critical timing window.

All Activities

• Undertake construction and operation of oil and gas activities in a manner that minimizes impacts to desired plant communities and key habitat features.
• Maintain wetland water levels and water quality.
• Avoid trampling and the use of machinery along wetland edges.

 

Timing considerations when working within identified habitat:

• Avoid disturbance and/or clearing activities during the critical timing window from June 15 to July 31.