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Coconino National Forest
1824 S. Thompson St.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001

928-527-3600

Wildlife and Fisheries

	Fossil Creek Fossil Creek Native Fish Restoration Printable Brochure on the Restoration of Fossil Creek Fossil Creek Kiosk Poster Interpretive Sign


	Flora and Fauna Flora and Fauna of the Verde Valley An overview of the main biotic communities in the Verde Valley and the wildlife that depend on them. (3.81MB .pdf) Slideshow alternative (best viewed via Internet Explorer, to advance slide, please click in screen) Reptile and Amphibians of the Verde Valley: Slideshow This presentation covers in detail the differences between reptiles and amphibians, describes the various groups of reptiles and amphibians, and shows pictures of every species of reptile and amphibian known to occur in the Verde Valley. (Best if viewed via Internet Explorer, to advance slide, click in screen) Reptiles and Amphibians of the Verde Valley: A Checklist This checklist contains sixty species of reptiles and amphibians (collectively known as "herps") found within the Verde Valley. (152kb .pdf) Planting Wildlife Habitat This 23 page brochure includes Introduction to planting wildlife habitat The benefit of using native plants Plants that attract birds, hummingbirds, butterflies and bees Plants taht are drought tolerant Which plants deer, javelina, and rabbits don't eat Aquatic plants for ponds and wetlands. (233kb .pdf) Narrow-headed Garter Snakes Need Your Help Informative sign that dispels that myth that these snakes are poisonous and explains why populations of these garter snakes are declining so rapidly. (189kb .pdf) Spanish/English Narrow-headed Garter Snake Sign Short explanation of the plight of the narrow-headed garter snake. Tricks for Identifying the Reptiles and Amphibians of the Verde Valley This is a useful list for folks who want to be able to identify the various reptiles and amphibians of the Verde Valley. Tables break out the various characteristics that distinguish each species from others like them. This augments the "Reptile and Amphibians of the Verde Valley: Slideshow" (above). (49kb .pdf) Bat Roost Etiquete This sign describes the potential for human-caused disturbances at bat roosts and how to minimize impacts. (615kb .pdf) Poisonous Critters and Plants of the Verde Valley: Slideshow A fairly thorough overview of the various poisonous critters in the Verde Valley. Covers critter from snakes, toads, and lizards to numerous invertebrates. Also touches on poisonous plants found in the Verde Valley (use Internet Explorer) Feeding Wildlife in Urban Areas The Why's and Why-not's of feeding wildlife in urban areas. (22kb .pdf)

Bear Aware: Black bears that reside in the Southwest primarily live in the pine forests and chaparral (brush) zones, and occasionally wander into lower elevations.

Mountain Lion Info: Tips for dealing with mountain lions, mountain lion biology, and attacks in North America from Arizona Game and Fish.

Ladders and Towers Bald Eagle Breeding Areas - Red Rock and Verde Ranger Districts Closure Order

Both the Ladders and Towers bald eagle breeding areas along the Verde River are closed to the public between Dec. 1 and June 30 every year. The special closures are necessary to reduce human disturbances to the eagles during their nesting season here in the Verde Valley. The possible consequences of people disturbing nesting eagles include abandonment of eggs and loss of young. All access into the closure areas is prohibited except for river rafters. River rafters may pass on the river in the closure areas but are restricted from stopping, taking out watercraft, or delaying their passage through the area. Signs will be posted along the river to mark the closure boundaries. Violation of the closure is punishable by a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment for not more than 6 months or both.

The two eagle area closures are:

1) On the Coconino National Forest: Towers- The Verde River north of Clarkdale: a two mile section of the river and adjacent National Forest lands in the vicinity of Sycamore Creek downstream to the rapids/powerline crossing.

2) On the Coconino and Prescott National Forests: Ladders- The Verde River south of Camp Verde: a two mile section of the river and adjacent National Forest lands in the vicinity of the "Verde Falls" downstream to below Sycamore Canyon. Road closures include Forest Service Road 9709R from its junction with FSR 574 and parts of FSR 500 south of Cottonwood Basin.

Eagle watchers will be stationed at the closure areas to protect nesting eagles and to monitor the eagles' activities for the Arizona Nestwatch Program. Protection of these breeding areas occurs annually through the cooperation of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, and the Coconino and Prescott National Forests. Group presentations on Arizona bald eagles and the NestWatch Program are available on request. For more information, contact the Prescott National Forest, Verde Ranger Station at (928) 567-4121 or the Coconino National Forest, Red Rock Ranger District at (928) 203-7507.

Additional Information: Bald Eagles - Breeding Versus Wintering in the Verde Valley

U.S. Forest Service - Coconino National Forest
Last Modified: Monday, 24 March 2008

Wildlife and Fisheries

Fossil Creek

Flora and Fauna