Scrub Jay
Florida scrub-jays are protected by the Endangered Species Act. Prior to conducting any activities that could disturb scrub-jays or their habitat, applicants for development orders are required to consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and provide documentation of such coordination to the County.
To determine if a property is required to coordinate with the USFWS, please search the Parcel Identification List(PDF, 304KB). Contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) if the proposed development is located on a parcel included in this list.
Once a County building, earthmoving or tree removal permit is in process, USFWS reviews the proposal and identifies potential negative effects to the birds. If impacts are identified, strategies for avoidance, minimization or mitigation of these impacts are required by USFWS.
Please note that this parcel list may be updated from time to time. Further, coordination with the USFWS may be required if verified survey information, or County, State or Federal personnel observations indicate use of a parcel by Florida scrub-jays.
The Scrub Jay Lots Parcel Identification List shows a large number of parcels. To speed up your search and learn if your property is in a Scrub-Jay area, use the spreadsheet "search" key combination, which is Ctrl-f (hold down the control key and press the "f" key). When the dialog box opens, type in your PID number in the format given above and click the "Find Next" button. If your parcel is listed, the cursor will advance to its PID number.
What to do if your property is in Scrub Jay habitat
Land that is occupied by the scrub-jay may need a Federal incidental take permit to clear lands or build. The City of North Port and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have provided a detailed survey of scrub-jay areas in North Port to identify where scrub-jays occur.
Property owners must contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service upon submission of a building permit. If your parcel is identified on this list please contact U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, who will operate under the most current information available. In areas which Scrub-Jays populations have not been identified, a Federal permit will not be needed at this time. Directions are below to submit a project to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
How to Submit a Project with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
1.) Create your project package
Click here to create a Project Package
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2.) Once your project package is created, email your project to U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for review at this email: FW4FLESRegs@fws.gov
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Contact
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Florida Ecological Services Office: (352) 448-9151
Additional Resources
Tip: The spreadsheet lists a large number of parcels. To speed up your search and learn if your property is in a scrub-jay area, use the spreadsheet "search" key combination, which is Ctrl-f (hold down the control key and press the "f" key). When the dialog box opens, type in your PID number in the format given above and click the "Find Next" button. If your parcel is listed, the cursor will advance to its PID number.