Collision Hotspots for Migrating Birds Revealed in New Study
Published:12 Apr.2022 Source:University of East Anglia
New research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) highlights the areas in Europe and North Africa where the construction of wind turbines or power lines is likely to increase the risk of death for migrating birds.
The study used GPS location data from 65 bird tracking studies to understand where they fly more frequently at danger height -- defined as 10-60 metres above ground for power lines and 15-135 metres for wind turbines. This allowed the team to identify the areas where these birds would be more sensitive to onshore wind turbine or power line development.