Response of migrating raptors to an increasing number of wind farms

摘要

Flying birds have been documented to respond in different ways to the presence of wind farms. Such responses are species- and site-specific, with wind farm design playing an important role. Between 2009 and 2014, the length of rows of wind turbines within our study area increased from 34km to approximate to 75km, and the total area occupied by wind farms increased from 647km(2) to 1421km(2). This area is located on an important migratory corridor in southern Mexico.