Impact of wind turbines on wildlife: Significant displacement in bird and mammal populations

[rangerrebew]

filed:  December 19, 2023 • Finland
Impact of wind turbines on wildlife: Significant displacement in bird and mammal populations
Credit:  18 December 2023 helsinkitimes.fi ~~

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Wind turbines, a crucial component of green energy transition, have been found to adversely affect various bird and mammal groups, causing them to avoid these areas. Research conducted by the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) involved a comprehensive review of 84 studies across 22 countries, analyzing the impact of wind turbines on these animals.

The studies revealed that 63% of bird species, 72% of bats, and 67% of terrestrial mammals displayed avoidance behavior, steering clear of wind turbine areas.

Particularly affected were common cranes, owls, and reindeer, which showed consistent displacement, often retreating as far as 5 km from the turbines. Gallinaceous birds, bats, waterfowl, raptors, passerines, and waders also exhibited varying degrees of displacement.

The review highlighted that these shifts could result in population declines, reduced offspring production, altered mating behaviors, and increased offspring mortality, posing significant threats to rare and endangered species. Factors influencing non-displacement included species-specific traits, young age, natural preferences for open environments, and availability of resources around wind turbines.

https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2023/12/19/impact-of-wind-turbines-on-wildlife-significant-displacement-in-bird-and-mammal-populations/

[Smokin Joe]

I have noticed giraffes avoid the windfarms in ND.

[DB]

I believe there's a good chance that with large numbers of wind turbines there will be significant climate change in those areas and perhaps down stream of them. You can't suck substantial energy out of the atmosphere without changing wind patterns/flows. Those wind patterns/flows have a large effect on temperatures and precipitation.

[GtHawk]

I believe there's a good chance that with large numbers of wind turbines there will be significant climate change in those areas and perhaps down stream of them. You can't suck substantial energy out of the atmosphere without changing wind patterns/flows. Those wind patterns/flows have a large effect on temperatures and precipitation.

The environmental Nazis will just blame the results of their ignorance on climate change and the Gaia worshippers will lap it up because...it's what human lemmings do