Turbines Kill So Many Birds They're Effectively an Apex Predator
The effect of wind farms on ecosystems is effectively the same as if a new predator were introduced to the area.
By Avery Thompson
Nov 6, 2018
Wind turbines are vital for sustainable power, providing cheap electricity without producing any sort of pollution. But they can be deadly for birds, and new research shows just how deadly: Wind turbines kill so many birds that in ecosystems where they are placed, the turbines effectively take on the role of a top predator.
We’ve long since known that wind turbines are a danger to birds. A typical wind farm can kill thousands of birds every year, including raptors like falcons and eagles. The deaths of these larger birds are the real problem because they can cause ripple effects throughout the entire ecosystem.
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