Jul 02, 2010 / Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area / Sage Grouse
In 2010, grouse were captured in two locations in Oregon, north of McDermitt, Nevada and southwest of Vale, Oregon. In 2010, 10 nesting attempts were documented, 3 were predated, 1 nest contained unfertilized eggs, and 6 hatched. As of 31 October 2010 there are currently 14 males and 9 females that can be located with the
aid of telemetry. There are likely additional birds present that cannot be located. The presence of these non-monitored birds has been confirmed by direct observation. Future plans involve translocation of 50 greater sage-grouse in spring 2011. No more autumn translocations will be used.
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Kaitlyn Perisin
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