Amphibian Breeding Pond Form Page#:1

Project:Brucejack Date:24-july12

Photo #s: 143 & 144 (wetland 36 folder) Observer:AM/RobMack

UTM:9V 4679726260450 Air temp: 23.3 oC

Weather: Clear P. Cloudy Overcast Rain Wind: Calm Light Strong

Water: 19.2 ˚C Water Colour: Clear Stained Turbidity: Clear Cloudy

Pond Characteristics Size: m X m

Habitat Type: Wetland Lake Pond Marsh River/Stream

Surrounding Habitat: Conifer Forest Deciduous Forest Mixed Forest

ClearcutOther (please be specific & take photo of habitat if possible): Fen edge of lake w/meandering streams

Flow (1=not moving, 5=fast): 2 Elevation: 612 m

% of shoreline with dense canopy: 0 % Shallow, muddy bank? Y N

Canopy: Open and sunny Canopy set back Dense, dark canopy

Fish present? Y N ? Fish species:

Emergent vegetation: 10 % of shoreline

Type/species: grass

Description of Bank Substrate and Slope: 10% mud, 75% shrubs, 0% gravel, 10% sphagnum, 5% aquatic/dense sedges. Gently sloping: 10-15 deg.

Breeding Observations

Time Obs. # Species # Observed Age Class

11AM 1 columbia spotted

10 adult

11AM 2 columbia spotted

15 Juvenile/tadpole

Notes: Shaun Freeman had an observation of tadpoles July 1, 2011Size of habitat unquantifiable due to adjacent meandering waterways.1 dark small tadpole sighted but unconfirmedLight colored Columbia Spotted frogs

Abundance Code: 1 (no amphibians seen or heard), 2 (amphibian seen but not heard), 3 (individuals can be counted, calls not overlapping), 4 (some individuals can be counted, other calls overlapping), 5 (Full chorus, calls continuous and overlapping)

Amphibian Breeding Pond Form Page#:2

Project: Brucejack Date: 25-July12

Photo #s: 268,269,278,280 (wetland 35 folder) Observer: AM/RM

UTM: 9v4521436260679 Air temp: 23.5 oC

Weather: Clear P. Cloudy Overcast Rain Wind: Calm Light Strong

Water: 19.2˚C Water Colour: Clear Stained Turbidity: Clear Cloudy

Pond Characteristics Size: m X m

Habitat Type: Wetland Lake Pond Marsh River/Stream

Surrounding Habitat: Conifer Forest Deciduous Forest Mixed Forest

ClearcutOther (please be specific & take photo of habitat if possible): Marsh at end of lake

Flow (1=not moving, 5=fast): 2 Elevation: 680 m

% of shoreline with dense canopy: 0 % Shallow, muddy bank? Y N

Canopy: Open and sunny Canopy set back Dense, dark canopy

Fish present? Y N ? Fish species:

Emergent vegetation: 100 % of shoreline

Type/species: grass

Description of Bank Substrate and Slope: 15% mud, 5% shrubs, 80% Aquatic/dense hedgesGently sloping

Breeding Observations

Time Obs. # Species # Observed Age Class

12PM 1 (AM) Western toad 10 Juvenile tadpole

12:30 PM

2 (RM) Western toad 4 1 toadlet3 tadpoles

12:30 PM

3 (RM) Columbia Spotted Frog

3 Adult

Notes:Tadpole photos not very clear but confirmed as western toad species. Easy to catch, not weary or evasive. (lack of predator response)See 257 for pond lily

Abundance Code: 1 (no amphibians seen or heard), 2 (amphibian seen but not heard), 3 (individuals can be counted, calls not overlapping), 4 (some individuals can be counted, other calls overlapping), 5 (Full chorus, calls continuous and overlapping)

Amphibian Breeding Pond Form Page#:3

Project: Brucejack Date:26-july12

Photo #s:294, 297 (pond 2 folder) Observer: AM/RM

UTM: 9V 0468296 6262048 Air temp: 30.1 oC

Weather: Clear P. Cloudy Overcast Rain Wind: Calm Light Strong

Water: 25.6 ˚C

Water Colour: Clear Stained Turbidity: Clear Cloudy

Pond Characteristics Size: 10 m X 3 m

Habitat Type: Wetland Lake Pond Marsh River/Stream

Surrounding Habitat: Conifer Forest Deciduous Forest Mixed Forest

ClearcutOther (please be specific & take photo of habitat if possible): Dugout pond near clearcut

Flow (1=not moving, 5=fast): 1 (stagnant) Elevation: 676 m

% of shoreline with dense canopy: 0 % Shallow, muddy bank? Y N

Canopy: Open and sunny Canopy set back Dense, dark canopy

Fish present? Y N ? Fish species:

Emergent vegetation: 30 % of shoreline

Type/species: Grass

Description of Bank Substrate and Slope:30% mud, 40% shrubs, 30% gravelGently sloping

Breeding Observations

Time Obs. # Species # Observed Age Class

1600 SF/AM/RM Western toad 300+ Tadpole

Notes:Fairly consistent depth throughout, 6 in edge, around 11/2 ft at deepest19.1 conductivity

Abundance Code: 1 (no amphibians seen or heard), 2 (amphibian seen but not heard), 3 (individuals can be counted, calls not overlapping), 4 (some individuals can be counted, other calls overlapping), 5 (Full chorus, calls continuous and overlapping)

Amphibian Breeding Pond Form Page#:4

Project: Brucejack Date:26 July12

Photo #s: 298- 300 (pond 3 folder) Observer: AM/RM

UTM: 9V 468142 6262085 Air temp: 27 oC

Weather: Clear P. Cloudy Overcast Rain Wind: Calm Light Strong

Water: 28 ˚C Water Colour: Clear Stained Turbidity: Clear Cloudy

Pond Characteristics Size: 2 m X 4 m

Habitat Type: Wetland Lake Pond Marsh River/Stream

Surrounding Habitat: Conifer Forest Deciduous Forest Mixed Forest

ClearcutOther (please be specific & take photo of habitat if possible): dugout pond in clearcut adjacent to logging road

Flow (1=not moving, 5=fast): 1 (stagnant) Elevation: 674 m

% of shoreline with dense canopy: 0 % Shallow, muddy bank? Y N

Canopy: Open and sunny Canopy set back Dense, dark canopy

Fish present? Y N ? Fish species:

Emergent vegetation: 40 % of shoreline

Type/species: grasses

Description of Bank Substrate and Slope:20% mud, 10% shrubs, 0 % gravel, 60% Bog/sphagnum, 10% dense sedges/aquatic vegetationGently sloping

Breeding Observations

Time Obs. # Species # Observed Age Class

1650 1 (AM/RM) Western toad 100+ tadpole

1650 2 (AM/RM) Columbia spotted frog

1 adult

Notes:

Abundance Code: 1 (no amphibians seen or heard), 2 (amphibian seen but not heard), 3 (individuals can be counted, calls not overlapping), 4 (some individuals can be counted, other calls overlapping), 5 (Full chorus, calls continuous and overlapping)

Amphibian Breeding Pond Form Page#:5

Project: brucejack Date: 27 July12

Photo #s: 320-329 (pond 5 folder) Observer: AM/RM

UTM: 9V 439933 6253979 Air temp: 23.1 oC

Weather: Clear P. Cloudy Overcast Rain Wind: Calm Light Strong

Water: 22.7 ˚C Water Colour: Clear Stained Turbidity: Clear Cloudy

Pond Characteristics Size: 30 m X 30 m

Habitat Type: Wetland Lake Pond Marsh River/Stream

Surrounding Habitat: Conifer Forest Deciduous Forest Mixed Forest

ClearcutOther (please be specific & take photo of habitat if possible): alpine pool, surrounded by rocky outcrops and sedges

Flow (1=not moving, 5=fast): 1 stagnant Elevation: 976 m

% of shoreline with dense canopy: 0 % Shallow, muddy bank? Y N

Canopy: Open and sunny Canopy set back Dense, dark canopy

Fish present? Y N ? Fish species:

Emergent vegetation: 50 % of shoreline

Type/species: short grass

Description of Bank Substrate and Slope:10% mud, 10% dense sedges/ aquatic vegetation, 80% moss.rockGently sloping

Breeding Observations

Time Obs. # Species # Observed Age Class

1550 1 (AM/RM) Western toad 1000+ tadpole

Notes:Very small in comparison to those found at pond 2 & 3Very isolated

Abundance Code: 1 (no amphibians seen or heard), 2 (amphibian seen but not heard), 3 (individuals can be counted, calls not overlapping), 4 (some individuals can be counted, other calls overlapping), 5 (Full chorus, calls continuous and overlapping)