Nesting success and productivity of key raptor species and preliminary herptile survey, Kevin Rim raptor study area, Toole County, Montana, 2004

By Alan R. Harmata

Subjects: Estimates, Birds, Herpetological surveys, Birds of prey, Nests, Amphibian populations, Reptile populations, Environmental aspects, Bird populations, Oil fields

Description: Nesting success and productivity of Ferruginous Hawks (Buteo regalis), Prairie Falcons (Falco mexicanus), and Golden Eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) in Kevin Rim Raptor Study Area (KRRSA) of northern Toole County, Montana were determined between 30 June and 2 July 2004. On 30 June a general area reconnaissance for reptiles and amphibians was conducted, while searches were conducted on 16-17 August 2004.