What People Should Submit to the PSC (Environmental Focus) Wildlife Observations

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• Eagles (bald or golden)

• Sandhill cranes

• Whooping cranes

• Herons, egrets

• Owls, hawks, kestrels

• Migratory birds (geese, ducks, swans)

• Bats (especially cave‑hibernating species: Little Brown, Northern Long‑Eared, Big Brown, Tri‑colored)

• Turkeys, deer, foxes, coyotes, bobcats

• Any nesting areas, rookeries, or repeated wildlife use

• Times of day or seasons when wildlife is most active
   

Wetlands & Water Features

• Wetlands (mapped or unmapped)

• Seasonal or standing water

• Swales, drainage paths, low spots that hold water

• Streams, creeks, ditches with flowing water

• Flooding patterns after rain or snowmelt

• Areas that stay saturated or muddy for long periods
   

Hydrology & Floodplain Conditions

• Where water moves across fields

• Areas that flood every spring or after storms

• Soil that stays soft, spongy, or unstable

• Any connection to the Crawfish River corridor

• Tile lines, drainage issues, or water pooling
   

Habitat & Ecological Features

• Wildlife corridors (especially along the Crawfish River)

• Tree lines, hedgerows, or wooded patches used by animals

• Nesting sites, roosting areas, or bat foraging zones

• Sensitive habitat areas or places wildlife consistently returns to
   

Agricultural & Land‑Use Conditions

• Fields that cannot support heavy equipment when wet

• Areas where soil compaction is already a problem

• Places where access roads would cross wetlands or drainage paths
   

Seasonal Patterns

• Spring flooding

• Fall migration

• Winter wildlife activity

• Summer bat activity at dusk
   

Any Firsthand, On‑the‑Land Observations

• What you see regularly

• What you’ve seen for years

• What shows up seasonally

• Anything that contradicts the developer’s maps