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DATE: MAY 16, 2013

TO: SHANNON MCMORROW 

FROM: JOHN MIKLOS

CC: JAY BAKER, STEFFENIE WIDOWS 

RE: U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE MIGRATORY BIRDS MEETING 

BTC NO: 676-03.03 

Pursuant to the request of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and in accordance with the 

Migratory Bird Treaty Act (1918) (MBTA) and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (1940) 

(BGEPA), Bio-Tech Consulting Inc (BTC) conducted aerial surveys along the entire length of the 

proposed All Aboard Florida commuter passenger rail project right-of-way (ROW), extending from 

Orlando International Airport to Downtown Miami, Florida. The purpose of the aerial surveys was to 

determine the approximate extent, if any, of the utilization on the subject site by federally protected 

migratory birds, in particular the Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) and Audubon’s Crested 

Caracara (Polyborus plancus audubonii). 

Bald Eagle

Two (2) helicopter Bald Eagle nest surveys were conducted within the proposed All Aboard Florida 

commuter passenger rail project ROW. The first aerial survey was flown on December 3, 2012, 

beginning at Orlando International Airport and ending in Jupiter, Florida. The second aerial survey 

was flown on May 13, 2013, beginning at Orlando International Airport and ending in Downtown 

Miami, Florida. During both surveys, the helicopter maintained a flight path within 400-feet of the 

proposed project ROW. The weather conditions during the surveys were clear and sunny on both 

December 3rd and May 13th. The objectives of the survey were to determine if the proposed project 

ROW fell within the primary (330-foot) or secondary (660-foot) protection buffer of any documented 

or undocumented Bald Eagle nest. Four (4) Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 

(FFWCC) documented nests were identified through the use of the FFWCC Bald Eagle Nest Locator 

(2012) for investigation during the survey. The identified nests included, OR-065, OR-002, OR-075, 

and PB-022 (Figures 1-3). Only three (3) of the nests were determined to be active during this past 

2012-2013 nesting season. Nests OR-065, OR-075, and PB-022 all had at least one adult eagle 

observed perched at or near the nest tree at the time of the surveys. Nest OR-002 was not found 

during either aerial survey. According to the FFWCC’s Bald Eagle Nest Locator, that nest has not 

been active since 1981. Regarding nest OR-065, both the primary and secondary protection buffer 

zones of the nest lie within one of the proposed development footprints of the All Aboard Florida 
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commuter passenger rail. Neither nest OR-75 nor nest PB-022 nor their protection buffers lie within 

the proposed project limits. 

Audubon’s Crested Caracara

Pursuant to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, a formal Audubon’s Crested Caracara survey must be 

conducted for any site that is slated for development and is within 300m (1,000 feet) of a nest. Thus, a 

survey was conducted in order to determine the approximate extent, if any, of the Audubon’s Crested 

Caracara utilization on the subject site. One (1) aerial survey and six (6) field surveys were conducted 

by BTC biologists during the Caracara breeding season. The aerial survey took place on April 17, 

2013 and the field surveys took place on January 25th, February 8th, 21st, March 8th, 20th, and April 

3rd of 2013. Two (2) field survey stations were established (Figure 4a). One station was located just 

south of State Road 528 ROW on east bank of the St. John’s River. The second monitoring station 

was located just north of State Road 528 ROW, but still on the east bank of the St. John’s River. A 

confirmed Caracara sighting was established from the north field survey station on February 21, 2013. 

The bird was observed flying in from the south and landed in the pasture area to the northeast of the 

north survey station. The bird spent approximately thirty (30) minutes foraging in the pasture then 

flew off-site to the northeast. Caracaras were also observed during the helicopter aerial survey on 

April 17, 2013. Four (4) adult birds were observed perched on the ground to the far northeast of the 

north field survey station (Figure 4b). However, no Caracara nest was determined to be located within 

1000-feet north or south of the development footprint of the proposed All Aboard Florida commuter 

passenger rail project. The closest known Caracara nest is located approximately three (3) miles to the 

northeast of the proposed All Aboard Florida rail project development footprint within the St. John’s 

National Wildlife Refuge (Figure 4b). The second closest known nest is located approximately five 

(5) miles to the southeast of the proposed All Aboard Florida rail project development footprint within 

Canaveral Marshes Conservation Area (Figure 4c). These nests were located by the USFWS. The St. 

John’s River Water Management District (SJRWMD) manages the Canaveral Marshes Conservation 

Area and the USFWS manages the St. John’s National Wildlife Refuge. According to the nest data 

from the SJRWMD as provided by the USFWS, both nests were determined active and fledged 

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June 4, 2013 

Jose Gonzalez. Vice President 

Flagler Development 

2855 Le Jeune Rd. 

4th Floor 

Coral Gables, Florida 33134 

Proj: All Aboard Florida – Brevard County, Florida 

 FEC Right-of-Way 

 (BTC File #676-03) 

Re: Scrub-Jay Survey 

Dear Mr. Gonzalez, 

In March of 2013, Bio-Tech Consulting Inc. (BTC) conducted a five day 

Scrub-jay Survey of the Florida East Coast Railway ROW from SR 528 to 

the south Brevard County Line. The environmental assessment included the 

following elements: 

 evaluation of land use types/vegetative communities present; and, 

 surveys for use of the site by federally and state threatened 

Florida Scrub-jay. 

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND 

The Florida Scrub-jay is a species currently listed by the U.S. Fish and 

Wildlife Service (Service) [50 CFR 17.11] and Florida Fish and Wildlife 

Conservation Commission (FWC) [Chapter 39-27.002 F.A.C.] as Threatened. 

As part of the All Aboard Florida Passenger Rail Project, a Scrub-jay survey 

was conducted along the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway between S.R. 528 

and the south Brevard County line in all suitable and marginal scrub habitat. 

 All Aboard Florida is a privately funded project to provide passenger rail 

 
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service between Orlando and Miami. While new tracks will be constructed between Orlando and 

Cocoa adjacent to S.R. 528, the existing Florida East Coast Railway tracks will be utilized and 

upgraded between Cocoa and Miami. Upgrades will include adding a second set of tracks within 

the existing Right-Of-Way (ROW) and upgrading the existing tracks to accommodate higher 

speed trains. As the tracks currently pass through suitable habitat for the state and federally 

threatened Florida Scrub-jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 

asked that surveys for this species be conducted in areas of suitable habitat. It should be noted 

that the entire ROW has been impacted in the past and does not contain suitable habitat for 

Scrub-jays. No Scrub-jay habitat will be impacted by these plans. 

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 

The current Florida East Coast Railway tracks pass through a variety of habitats and land uses 

including large urban and suburban areas, wetlands, and uplands. Not all of the habitats are 

suitable for Scrub-jays. Brevard County has a large number of Preserves and Sanctuaries for 

Scrub-jays and other wildlife. Extra attention was given to where these areas abut the tracks. A 

number of areas where Scrub-jays have been recorded in the past are now developed or are so 

altered that habitat for this species no longer exists. The entire ROW was evaluated from current 

aerial photographs and ground inspection prior to the Scrub-jay survey to insure that all suitable 

areas were covered. 

FLORIDA SCRUB-JAY (Aphelocoma coerulescens) - Federally Listed Threatened June 3, 

1987, FR20719; State Listed Threatened

Florida Scrub-jays build their nests in dense shrubs, usually at low to mid-level heights. Usually 

the nest is located at the edge of a dense shrubby area, adjacent to bare ground or somewhat open 

areas. The nest is a bulky basket of twigs, usually taken from oak shrubs. The lining of the nest 

is a tightly woven cup of cabbage palm or saw palm fibers. The Scrub-jays never reuse the nest 

or the materials. Scrub-jays will not nest in the same exact location even if the nest is removed 

after use. The nesting season extends from March through June. The Florida Scrub-jay is 

strongly associated with several Florida scrub communities, and also will use adjacent non-scrub 

habitats of certain types. Please note, Scrub-jays exist only in areas where one or more species of 

scrub oaks occur, even if only vestigially represented. Before the intrusion of humans, nearly all 

natural scrub communities were maintained by frequent natural fires. Florida Scrub-jays are 

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ridges of the Peninsula. Scrub-jay habitat is broken down into three types: 

 TYPE I HABITAT. Any upland plant community in which percent cover of 

the substrate by scrub oak species is 15% or more. 

 TYPE II HABITAT. Any plant community, not meeting the definition of 

Type I habitat, in which one or more scrub oak species is represented. 

 TYPE III HABITAT. Any upland or seasonally dry wetland within 1⁄4 mile of 

any designated as Type I or Type II habitat. 

In most cases, the Type I habitat is recognized as xeric oak scrub, scrubby pine flatwoods, 

scrubby coastal strand, or sand pine scrub. Usual classification schemes are not as useful in 

identifying or predicting habitat type; the presence of scrub oaks is the key indicator. The third 

habitat type includes many different plant communities where scrub oak species are not 

represented, but that are nearby or adjacent to Type I or Type II habitat. The subject site does 

not have any scrub habitat. The citrus groves might be considered Type III habitat and surveys 

for Scrub-jays were conducted in these areas. 

Florida Scrub-jay Survey Methodology

Utilizing methodologies outlined in the Ecology and development-related habitat requirements of 

the Florida scrub-jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens) (J.W. Fitzpatrick, G.E. Woolfenden and M.T. 

Kopeny, 1991) and United States Fish & Wildlife’s Scrub-jay Survey Guidelines (Updated 

08/24/2007), BTC staff conducted a formal Scrub-jay Survey during March 25-29, 2013. 

Seventy Seven (77) survey stations were established along the Railroad Right-Of-Way in areas 

of suitable (Type I) and marginal (Types II and III) scrub habitat (Figures 1a to 1e). Distances 

between the stations varied but none were farther than 160 meters apart. Survey starting and 

finishing locations were varied each day to avoid calling in the same station at the same time 

each day. In many places, particularly in the area between Valkaria Road and Barefoot 

Boulevard, a thick wall of vegetation, primarily Brazilian Pepper, separated the ROW from the 

nearby scrub. In those areas, calling stations were located in gaps in the vegetation. In addition, 

Old Dixie Highway also separated the ROW from adjacent scrub habitat in many areas south of 

Valkaria Road. All Scrub-jays reacted aggressively to the recorded Scrub-jay calls and 

vocalizations. 
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SURVEY RESULTS 

The survey showed three areas where Scrub-jays occur adjacent to the FEC railway tracks 

(Figures 2-4). Results of each days surveys are shown in Exhibit 1: 

The Area South of Gus Hipp Boulevard in Rockledge:

This is a small, approximately 1,300 foot area (Figure 2), where part of the Helen and Allen 

Cruickshank Sanctuary abuts the western side of the tracks. Three stations were established 

along this area and scrub-jays were called to the southern two. At both of these locations Scrubjays crossed the tracks searching for the source of the calls. Habitat on the east is limited and 

consists primarily of Brazilian pepper and large oaks. The Scrub-jays did not stay long on the 

east side of the tracks and the birds were only investigating the call. 

The Area Between Malabar Road and Valkaria Road:

This is an area of good scrub to the north and south of Harris Corporation (Figure 3). The 

northern area is part of the Jordan Scrub Preserve. Fourteen stations were located along this 

approximately 6,500 feet of ROW. Scrub-jays responded at 10 of these stations from the west 

and flew across the tracks on five occasions. While scrub habitat occurs east of the tracks, it 

occurs in a narrow strip between the tracks and US 1, and is much more overgrown than the area 

west of the tracks. Again, the birds were searching for the source of the calls and did not stay 

long east of the tracks. 

The Area South of Micco Road:

This is an approximately 5,000 foot area of scrub and scrubby flatwoods (Figure 4). Scrub-jays 

responded at five of the 10 stations along this stretch. Habitat to the east of the tracks is 

overgrown or developed. At the southernmost station, Scrub-jays crossed the tracks on one 

occasion but were just searching for the source of the call. 

Summary

A five day survey was conducted on the Florida East Coast railway Right-of-Way between SR 

528 and the south Brevard County Line between March 25-29, 2013 for the presence of the 
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Florida Scrub-jay. Three areas of Scrub-jays were located; between Gus Hipp Blvd. and Barnes 

Road in Rockledge, between Malabar Road and Valkaria Road, and south of Micco Road. 

 

The environmental limitations described in this document are based on observations and 

technical information available on the date of the on-site evaluation. This report is for general 

planning purposes only. The limits of any on-site wetlands/surface waters can only be 

determined and verified through field delineation and/or on-site review by the pertinent 

regulatory agencies. The wildlife surveys conducted within the subject property boundaries do 

not preclude the potential for any listed species, currently or in the future. Should you have any 

questions or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 

(407) 894-5969. Thank you. 

Regards, 

Steve Lau 

Field Biologist 

John Miklos 

President 

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June 4, 2013 

Jose Gonzalez. Vice President 

Flagler Development 

2855 Le Jeune Rd. 

4th Floor 

Coral Gables, Florida 33134 

Proj: All Aboard Florida – Brevard County, Florida 

 FEC Right-of-Way 

 (BTC File #676-03) 

Re: Scrub-Jay Survey 

Dear Mr. Gonzalez, 

In March of 2013, Bio-Tech Consulting Inc. (BTC) conducted a five day 

Scrub-jay Survey of the Florida East Coast Railway ROW from the north 

Indian River County Line to the south Martin County Line. The 

environmental assessment included the following elements: 

 evaluation of land use types/vegetative communities present; and, 

 surveys for use of the site by federally and state threatened 

Florida Scrub-jay. 

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND 

The Florida Scrub-jay is a species currently listed by the U.S. Fish and 

Wildlife Service (Service) [50 CFR 17.11] and Florida Fish and Wildlife 

Conservation Commission (FWC) [Chapter 39-27.002 F.A.C.] as Threatened. 

As part of the All Aboard Florida Passenger Rail Project, a Scrub-jay survey 

was conducted along the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway between the 

north Indian River County line and the south Martin County line in all 

suitable and marginal scrub habitat. 

 All Aboard Florida is a privately funded project to provide passenger rail 
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service between Orlando and Miami. While new tracks will be constructed between Orlando and 

Cocoa adjacent to S.R. 528, the existing Florida East Coast Railway tracks will be utilized and 

upgraded between Cocoa and Miami. Upgrades will include adding a second set of tracks within 

the existing Right-Of-Way (ROW) and upgrading the existing tracks to accommodate higher 

speed trains. As the tracks currently pass through suitable habitat for the state and federally 

threatened Florida Scrub-jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 

asked that surveys for this species be conducted in areas of suitable habitat. It should be noted 

that the entire ROW has been impacted in the past and does not contain suitable habitat for 

Scrub-jays. No Scrub-jay habitat will be impacted by these plans. 

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 

The current Florida East Coast Railway tracks pass through a variety of habitats and land uses 

including large urban and suburban areas, wetlands, and uplands. Not all of the habitats are 

suitable for Scrub-jays. These three counties have a large number of Preserves and Sanctuaries 

for Scrub-jays and other wildlife. Extra attention was given to where these areas abut the tracks. 

A number of areas where Scrub-jays have been recorded in the past are now developed or are so 

altered that habitat for this species no longer exists. The entire ROW was evaluated from current 

aerial photographs and ground inspection prior to the Scrub-jay survey to insure that all suitable 

areas were covered. These areas were presented to, and approved, by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife 

Service before the surveys were conducted. 

FLORIDA SCRUB-JAY (Aphelocoma coerulescens) - Federally Listed Threatened June 3, 

1987, FR20719; State Listed Threatened

Florida Scrub-jays build their nests in dense shrubs, usually at low to mid-level heights. Usually 

the nest is located at the edge of a dense shrubby area, adjacent to bare ground or somewhat open 

areas. The nest is a bulky basket of twigs, usually taken from oak shrubs. The lining of the nest 

is a tightly woven cup of cabbage palm or saw palm fibers. The Scrub-jays never reuse the nest 

or the materials. Scrub-jays will not nest in the same exact location even if the nest is removed 

after use. The nesting season extends from March through June. The Florida Scrub-jay is 

strongly associated with several Florida scrub communities, and also will use adjacent non-scrub 

habitats of certain types. Please note, Scrub-jays exist only in areas where one or more species of 

scrub oaks occur, even if only vestigially represented. Before the intrusion of humans, nearly all 

natural scrub communities were maintained by frequent natural fires. Florida Scrub-jays are 

most abundant in open, oak dominated scrub communities of the interior and Atlantic coast sand 
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ridges of the Peninsula. Scrub-jay habitat is broken down into three types: 

 TYPE I HABITAT. Any upland plant community in which percent cover of 

the substrate by scrub oak species is 15% or more. 

 TYPE II HABITAT. Any plant community, not meeting the definition of 

Type I habitat, in which one or more scrub oak species is represented. 

 TYPE III HABITAT. Any upland or seasonally dry wetland within 1⁄4 mile of 

any designated as Type I or Type II habitat. 

In most cases, the Type I habitat is recognized as xeric oak scrub, scrubby pine flatwoods, 

scrubby coastal strand, or sand pine scrub. Usual classification schemes are not as useful in 

identifying or predicting habitat type; the presence of scrub oaks is the key indicator. The third 

habitat type includes many different plant communities where scrub oak species are not 

represented, but that are nearby or adjacent to Type I or Type II habitat. The subject site does 

not have any scrub habitat. The citrus groves might be considered Type III habitat and surveys 

for Scrub-jays were conducted in these areas. 

Florida Scrub-jay Survey Methodology

Utilizing methodologies outlined in the Ecology and development-related habitat requirements of 

the Florida scrub-jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens) (J.W. Fitzpatrick, G.E. Woolfenden and M.T. 

Kopeny, 1991) and United States Fish & Wildlife’s Scrub-jay Survey Guidelines (Updated 

08/24/2007), BTC staff conducted a formal Scrub-jay Survey during March 4-8, 2013 for Indian 

River and northern St. Lucie County; March 11-15, 2013 for southern St. Lucie County and 

northern Martin County; and March 18-22 for central and southern Martin County. Survey 

stations were established along the Railroad Right-Of-Way in areas of suitable (Type I) and 

marginal (Types II and III) scrub habitat. Twenty six Survey Stations were established in Indian 

River County (Figures 1 to 1c), 108 Survey Stations were established in St. Lucie County 

(Figures 2 to 2d), and 70 Survey Stations wee established in Martin County (Figures 3 to 3c). 

Distances between the stations varied with habitat but none were farther than 160 meters apart. 

Survey starting and finishing locations were varied each day to avoid calling in the same station 

at the same time each day. 
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SURVEY RESULTS 

Indian River County 

Survey data for Indian River County is shown in Exhibit 1. Scrub-jays were only observed in the 

north end of the county on the eastern edge of the North Sebastian Conservation Area (Figure 4). 

There appears to be two families of Scrub-jays utilize this area, separated by a marsh. A WalMart is located east with areas of disturbed scrub to the north and south. On one occasion a 

Scrub-jay crossed the tracks to the edge of the northern disturbed scrub but was searching for the 

source of the calls and did not stay long east of the tracks. 

No other Scrub-jays were observed in Indian River County. Some marginal habitat was found 

between 65th and 69th Streets. A thick area of Brazilian pepper, cabbage palm, and oak occurs 

along the edge of the ROW. Extensive calling was conducted in small breaks along this area but 

no Scrub-jay response was observed. Habitat around the Vero Beach Airport is highly disturbed 

and no Scrub-jay response was observed. 

St. Lucie County 

Survey Data for St. Lucie County is shown in Exhibit 2. This county was divided into two areas, 

the north county around the FAU/Harbor Branch Institute and the south county, primarily 

Savannas Preserve State Park. Scrub habitat in the northern area is very disturbed and no Scrubjay response was observed. Scrub Jays were observed within the Savannas Preserve State Park, 

and a Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) site at the northeast corner of County Line Road 

at the south county line (Figures 5 to 7). In addition, park staff identified areas where they have 

observed Scrub-jays. One is a broad area of good habitat that has been recently managed for 

Scrub-jays (Figure 5a). While BTC only recorded Scrub-jays in one location near the center of 

this area, it is expected that birds use this entire area. Another area reported by park staff is in 

the extreme south end of the park, adjacent to the FIND site. Habitat in this area is not as good 

and these may be the same birds BTC recorded from the FIND site. 

Martin County 

Survey data for Martin County is shown in Exhibit 3. This county was divided into three areas, 

disturbed scrub habitat in the northern Jensen Beach area, central Martin County adjacent to 

Seabranch Preserve State Park, and the extreme southern end of the county consisting of a small 
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part of the Hobe Sound national Wildlife Refuge and bisecting Jonathan Dickinson State Park. 

The remnant scrub areas in Jensen Beach have been impacted by surrounding activities. The 

northern area is predominately large sand pine and is covered with ATV trails. The southern 

area has a large stand of slash pine along the tracks. No Scrub-jays responded to calls in this 

area. 

The Seabranch Preserve State Park is located east of the tracks and Dixie Highway. In the 

northern end of the park, the highway is between the tracks and the park but the highway crosses 

the tracks and in the southern end tracks are between the park and the highway. No Scrub-jay 

habitat occurs west or the park. Information from the park staff indicated the no Scrub-jays have 

been observed in the park since 2009. As expected, no Scrub-jays responded to calls in this area. 

The southern end consists of the only area where Scrub-jays were observed (Figure 8). This area 

consists of small piece of the Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge north of the area where a 

U.S.1 bridge crosses the railroad tracks and then through Jonathan Dickinson State Park almost 

to the south county line. The majority of the railroad ROW, expect for a small area around 

where an internal road crosses the tracks, is good scrub habitat. A number of Scrub-jays were 

recorded within the park, especially in the southern end. The northern end is excellent scrub 

habitat that has been recently managed. Only one family was regularly observed in this area but 

it can be expected that this entire area is, or will be, inhabited by Scrub-jays. Scrub-habitat 

occurs on both sides of the tracks in most of the state park but only once did a bird cross the 

tracks and it didn’t stay long on the other side. Twice birds were responding to the calls and 

were close to the ROW when a train passed. On both occasions the bird disappeared into the 

scrub and did not reappear until several minutes after the train passed. It should be noted that the 

trains were blowing their horns as required when personnel are in the ROW. 

Summary

As part of the All Aboard Florida Passenger Rail Project, a Scrub-jay survey was conducted 

along the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway between Roseland Road in Sebastian, Indian River 

County and the south Martin County line in all suitable and marginal scrub habitat. Scrub-jays 

were found in all three counties and were predominately located in natural area preserves. 

Although Scrub-jays did cross the railroad tracts on several occasions, it was in response to 

searching for the source of the calls and they never stayed long east of the tracks. On two 

occasions in Martin County, Scrub-jays were near the tracks responding to the calling when a 
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train approached. Both times the birds disappeared into the scrub until after the train had passed. 

 

The environmental limitations described in this document are based on observations and 

technical information available on the date of the on-site evaluation. This report is for general 

planning purposes only. The limits of any on-site wetlands/surface waters can only be 

determined and verified through field delineation and/or on-site review by the pertinent 

regulatory agencies. The wildlife surveys conducted within the subject property boundaries do 

not preclude the potential for any listed species, currently or in the future. Should you have any 

questions or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 

(407) 894-5969. Thank you. 

Regards, 

Steve Lau 

Field Biologist 

John Miklos 

President 

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Figure 2d

Scrub Jay Survey Areas

Walton Road to County Line Road

0 1,350 2,700

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2Project #: 673-03

Produced By: SRL

Date: 4/2/13

1717 Indian River Blvd, Suite 201

Vero Beach, Florida 32960

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Scrub-Jay Survey Areas

Florida Managed Lands

&3 Scrub-Jay Survey Stations

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County Line Road

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INDIAN RIVERSIDE PARK CONSERVATION AREA

All Aboard Florida

Martin County, Florida

Fig. 3a

Scrub-Jay Survey Areas

Jensen Beach

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2Project #: 673-03

Produced By: SRL

Date: 4/3/13

1717 Indian River Blvd, Suite 201

Vero Beach, Florida 32960

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Florida Managed Lands

&3 Scrub-Jay Survey Stations

FEC Railroad

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ST. LUCIE INLET PRESERVE STATE PARK

GOMEZ

ATLANTIC RIDGE PRESERVE STATE PARK

All Aboard Florida

Martin County, Florida

Fig. 3b

Scrub-Jay Survey Areas

Seabranch Preserve State Park

0 1,300 2,600

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2Project #: 673-03

Produced By: SRL

Date: 4/3/13

1717 Indian River Blvd, Suite 201

Vero Beach, Florida 32960

US 1

Dixie Highway

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Florida Managed Lands

&3 Scrub-jay Survey Stations

Cove Road

FEC Railroad

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HOBE SOUND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

BLOWING ROCKS PRESERVE

BLOWING ROCKS PRESERVE

HOBE SOUND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

HOBE SOUND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

HOBE SOUND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

HOBE SOUND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

BLOWING ROCKS PRESERVE

BLOWING ROCKS PRESERVE

BLOWING ROCKS PRESERVE

BLOWING ROCKS PRESERVE

COUNTY LINE SCRUB CONSERVATION AREA

LOXAHATCHEE RIVER PARK

All Aboard Florida

Martin County, Florida

Figure 3c

Scrub-Jay Survey Areas

Jonathan Dickinson State Park

0 2,500 5,000

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2Project #: 673-03

Produced By: SRL

Date: 4/3/13

1717 Indian River Blvd, Suite 201

Vero Beach, Florida 32960

US 1

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Florida Managed Lands

&3 Scrub-jay Survey Stations

County Line Road

FEC Railroad

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NORTH SEBASTIAN CONSERVATION AREA

All Aboard Florida

Indian River County, Florida

Figure 4

Scrub-Jay Locations

Sebastian

0 460 920

Feet

2Project #: 676-03

Produced By: SRL

Date: 4/4/13

1717 Indian River Blvd, Suite 201

Vero Beach, Florida 32960

US 1

FEC Railroad

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Florida Managed Lands

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Wal-Mart
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SAVANNAS PRESERVE STATE PARK

SAVANNAS OUTDOOR RECREATION AREA

707

Midway

All Aboard Florida

St. Lucie County, Florida

Figure 5

Scrub Jay Locations

Power Lines South of Midway Road

0 1,200 2,400

Feet

2Project #: 673-03

Produced By: SRL

Date: 4/3/13

1717 Indian River Blvd, Suite 201

Vero Beach, Florida 32960

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Scrub-Jay Locations

!Æ Scrub-Jay Siting

!Æ DEP Reported Scrub-Jay Area

Florida Managed Lands

Power Lines

Midway Road
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SAVANNAS PRESERVE STATE PARK

707

Bromeliad

Bobcat

Crabapple

Shannon

Doral

Meadow al rk Hydrilla

Indian River

Pendula

Sleepy Hollow

Feriwinkle Filifera

All Aboard Florida

St. Lucie County, Florida

Figure 5a

DEP Reported Scrub Jay Locations

South of Power Lines

0 1,100 2,200

Feet

2Project #: 673-03

Produced By: SRL

Date: 4/3/13

1717 Indian River Blvd, Suite 201

Vero Beach, Florida 32960

Legend

Scrub-Jay Locations

Florida Managed Lands

!Æ DEP Reported Scrub-Jay Area

!Æ Scrub-Jay Siting

Power Lines
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SAVANNAS PRESERVE STATE PARK

SAVANNAS PRESERVE STATE PARK

WALTON SCRUBWALTON SCRUB

All Aboard Florida

St. Lucie County, Florida

Figure 6

Scrub Jay Locations

Savannas Near Walton Road

0 625 1,250

Feet

2Project #: 673-03

Produced By: SRL

Date: 4/3/13

1717 Indian River Blvd, Suite 201

Vero Beach, Florida 32960

Legend

Scrub-Jay Locations

Florida Managed Lands

!Æ Scrub-Jay Siting

Walton Road
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!Æ

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SAVANNAS PRESERVE STATE PARK

All Aboard Florida

St. Lucie County, Florida

Figure 7

Scrub Jay Locations

South Savannas by County Line Road

0 600 1,200

Feet

2Project #: 673-03

Produced By: SRL

Date: 4/3/13

1717 Indian River Blvd, Suite 201

Vero Beach, Florida 32960

Legend

Scrub-Jay Locations

Florida Managed Lands

!Æ Scrub-Jay Siting

!Æ DEP Reported Scrub-Jay Area

County Line Road
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JONATHAN DICKINSON STATE PARK

JONATHAN DICKINSON STATE PARK

HOBE SOUND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

BLOWING ROCKS PRESERVE

HOBE SOUND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

HOBE SOUND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

BLOWING ROCKS PRESERVE

BLOWING ROCKS PRESERVE

BLOWING ROCKS PRESERVE

BLOWING ROCKS PRESERVE

COUNTY LINE SCRUB CONSERVATION AREA

LOXAHATCHEE RIVER PARK

All Aboard Florida

Martin County, Florida

Figure 8

Scrub-Jay Locations

Jonathan Dickinson State Park

0 2,000 4,000

Feet

2Project #: 673-03

Produced By: SRL

Date: 4/3/13

1717 Indian River Blvd, Suite 201

Vero Beach, Florida 32960

US 1

Legend

Scrub-Jay Locations

Florida Managed Lands

!Æ Scrub-Jay Sitings County Line Road

FEC Railroad
 EXHIBIT 1 

 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY 

 SCRUB-JAY SURVEY TABLES
All Aboard Florida 

Indian River County Scrub Jay Survey (BTC File# 676-03) 

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Project: AAF Indian River County 

Weather Temp Cloud 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 36o 0% NE 7 8:15 am 

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 1 south 3 south 1 bird briefly crossed tracks searching for 

call 

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Start 61o 100% SW 8 8:00 am 

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Start 64o 0% NW 6 12:00 noon 

End 66o 0% NW 10 3:35 pm 

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Many 

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Left 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 59o 0% NNE 8 12:15pm 

End 60o 0% NE 10 3:10pm 

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 2 north 1 south didn’t come close, 2 eagles in area 

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 EXHIBIT 2 

 ST. LUCIE COUNTY 

 SCRUB-JAY SURVEY TABLES
All Aboard Florida 

St. Lucie County Scrub Jay Survey (BTC File# 676-03) 

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Project: AAF St. Lucie County 

Weather Temp Cloud 

Cover 

Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 53o 5% NE 10 12:50 pm 

End 54o 5% NE 8 4:20 pm 

3/4/13 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 53o 5% NE 10 12:50 pm 

End 54o 5% NE 8 4:20 pm 

3/4/13 

Station Direction 

From 

How 

Many 

Direction 

Left 

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Weather Temp Cloud 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 53o 5% NE 10 12:50 pm 

End 54o 5% NE 8 4:20 pm 

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Weather Temp Cloud 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 53o 5% NE 10 12:50 pm 

End 54o 5% NE 8 4:20 pm 

3/5/13 

Station Direction 

From 

How 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 53o 5% NE 10 12:50 pm 

End 54o 5% NE 8 4:20 pm 

3/6/13 

Station Direction 

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Weather Temp Cloud 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 53o 5% NE 10 12:50 pm 

End 54o 5% NE 8 4:20 pm 

3/6/13 

Station Direction 

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Weather Temp Cloud 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 53o 5% NE 10 12:50 pm 

End 54o 5% NE 8 4:20 pm 

3/7/13 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 53o 5% NE 10 12:50 pm 

End 54o 5% NE 8 4:20 pm 

3/7/13 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 53o 5% NE 10 12:50 pm 

End 54o 5% NE 8 4:20 pm 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 53o 5% NE 10 12:50 pm 

End 54o 5% NE 8 4:20 pm 

3/8/13 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 66o 10% SE 2 8:55 am 

End 73o 10% S 5 4:10 pm 

3/11/13 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 66o 10% SE 2 8:55 am 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 66o 10% SE 2 8:55 am 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 66o 80% S 2 8:45 am 

End 79o 75% SE 10 3:55 

3/12/13 

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Start 66o 80% S 2 8:45 am 

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Start 66o 80% S 2 8:45 am 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 55o 30% NW 5 8:00 am 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

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St. Lucie County Scrub Jay Survey (BTC File# 676-03) 

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Project: AAF St. Lucie County 

Weather Temp Cloud 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 46o 20% NNE 2 7:50 am 

End 66o 10% NNE 8 1:35 pm 

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Project: AAF St. Lucie County 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 46o 20% NNE 2 7:50 am 

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SCRUB-JAY RESPONSE 

Project: AAF St. Lucie County 

Weather Temp Cloud 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 46o 20% NNE 2 7:50 am 

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 EXHIBIT 3 

 MARTIN COUNTY 

 SCRUB-JAY SURVEY TABLES
All Aboard Florida 

Martin County Scrub Jay Survey (BTC File# 676-03) 

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SCRUB-JAY RESPONSE 

Project: AAF Martin County 

Weather Temp Cloud 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 73o 10% S 5 4:30 pm 

End 73o 105 S 5 4:55 pm 

3/11/13 

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All Aboard Florida 

Martin County Scrub Jay Survey (BTC File# 676-03) 

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SCRUB-JAY RESPONSE 

Project: AAF Martin County 

Weather Temp Cloud 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 66o 70% S 2 7:50 am 

End 66o 70% S 2 8:15 am 

3/12/13 

Station Direction 

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All Aboard Florida 

Martin County Scrub Jay Survey (BTC File# 676-03) 

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SCRUB-JAY RESPONSE 

Project: AAF Martin County 

Weather Temp Cloud 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 60o 50% SE 10 12:30 pm 

End 60o 50% SE 10 12:45 pm 

3/13/13 

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All Aboard Florida 

Martin County Scrub Jay Survey (BTC File# 676-03) 

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SCRUB-JAY RESPONSE 

Project: AAF Martin County 

Weather Temp Cloud 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 55o 10% N 10 10:05 am 

End 55o 10% N 10 10:35 am 

3/14/13 

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All Aboard Florida 

Martin County Scrub Jay Survey (BTC File# 676-03) 

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SCRUB-JAY RESPONSE 

Project: AAF Martin County 

Weather Temp Cloud 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 66o 10% NNE 10 2:55 pm 

End 66o 10% NNE 10 3:20 pm 

3/15/13 

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All Aboard Florida 

Martin County Scrub Jay Survey (BTC File# 676-03) 

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SCRUB-JAY RESPONSE 

Project: AAF Martin County 

Weather Temp Cloud 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 68o 50% S 2 7:45 am 

End 74o 50% S 15 3:30 pm 

3/18/13 

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Martin County Scrub Jay Survey (BTC File# 676-03) 

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SCRUB-JAY RESPONSE 

Project: AAF Martin County 

Weather Temp Cloud 

Cover 

Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 68o 50% S 2 7:45 am 

End 74o 50% S 15 3:30 pm 

3/18/13 

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All Aboard Florida 

Martin County Scrub Jay Survey (BTC File# 676-03) 

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SCRUB-JAY RESPONSE 

Project: AAF Martin County 

Weather Temp Cloud 

Cover 

Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 68o 50% S 2 7:45 am 

End 74o 50% S 15 3:30 pm 

3/18/13 

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All Aboard Florida 

Martin County Scrub Jay Survey (BTC File# 676-03) 

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SCRUB-JAY RESPONSE 

Project: AAF Martin County 

Weather Temp Cloud 

Cover 

Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 65o 90% S 2 7:55 am 

End 72o 90% SW 4 3:15 pm 

3/19/13 

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All Aboard Florida 

Martin County Scrub Jay Survey (BTC File# 676-03) 

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SCRUB-JAY RESPONSE 

Project: AAF Martin County 

Weather Temp Cloud 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 65o 90% S 2 7:55 am 

End 72o 90% SW 4 3:15 pm 

3/19/13 

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Martin County Scrub Jay Survey (BTC File# 676-03) 

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SCRUB-JAY RESPONSE 

Project: AAF Martin County 

Weather Temp Cloud 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 65o 90% S 2 7:55 am 

End 72o 90% SW 4 3:15 pm 

3/19/13 

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All Aboard Florida 

Martin County Scrub Jay Survey (BTC File# 676-03) 

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SCRUB-JAY RESPONSE 

Project: AAF Martin County 

Weather Temp Cloud 

Cover 

Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 57o 70% SE 2 7:55 am 

End 77o 85% SE 8 3:10 pm 

3/20/13 

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All Aboard Florida 

Martin County Scrub Jay Survey (BTC File# 676-03) 

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SCRUB-JAY RESPONSE 

Project: AAF Martin County 

Weather Temp Cloud 

Cover 

Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 57o 70% SE 2 7:55 am 

End 77o 85% SE 8 3:10 pm 

3/20/13 

Station Direction 

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Martin County Scrub Jay Survey (BTC File# 676-03) 

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SCRUB-JAY RESPONSE 

Project: AAF Martin County 

Weather Temp Cloud 

Cover 

Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 57o 70% SE 2 7:55 am 

End 77o 85% SE 8 3:10 pm 

3/20/13 

Station Direction 

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All Aboard Florida 

Martin County Scrub Jay Survey (BTC File# 676-03) 

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SCRUB-JAY RESPONSE 

Project: AAF Martin County 

Weather Temp Cloud 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 59o 0% NW 10 7:50 am 

End 68o 0% NNW 15 3:10 pm 

3/21/13 

Station Direction 

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Martin County Scrub Jay Survey (BTC File# 676-03) 

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SCRUB-JAY RESPONSE 

Project: AAF Martin County 

Weather Temp Cloud 

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Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 59o 0% NW 10 7:50 am 

End 68o 0% NNW 15 3:10 pm 

3/21/13 

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All Aboard Florida 

Martin County Scrub Jay Survey (BTC File# 676-03) 

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SCRUB-JAY RESPONSE 

Project: AAF Martin County 

Weather Temp Cloud 

Cover 

Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 59o 0% NW 10 7:50 am 

End 68o 0% NNW 15 3:10 pm 

3/21/13 

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All Aboard Florida 

Martin County Scrub Jay Survey (BTC File# 676-03) 

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SCRUB-JAY RESPONSE 

Project: AAF Martin County 

Weather Temp Cloud 

Cover 

Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 50o 5% S 2 8:15 am 

End 73o 70% S 10 3:15 pm 

3/22/13 

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All Aboard Florida 

Martin County Scrub Jay Survey (BTC File# 676-03) 

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SCRUB-JAY RESPONSE 

Project: AAF Martin County 

Weather Temp Cloud 

Cover 

Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 50o 5% S 2 8:15 am 

End 73o 70% S 10 3:15 pm 

3/22/13 

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All Aboard Florida 

Martin County Scrub Jay Survey (BTC File# 676-03) 

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SCRUB-JAY RESPONSE 

Project: AAF Martin County 

Weather Temp Cloud 

Cover 

Wind Time Start Time End Date 

Start 50o 5% S 2 8:15 am 

End 73o 70% S 10 3:15 pm 

3/22/13 

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