New research from Cornell University reveals important patterns in how birds migrate over coastal waters, offering practical ways for offshore wind farms to reduce bird deaths while still producing clean energy. The study, published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, analyzed 10 years of weather radar data from 16 sites along the Atlantic coast and Gulf of Mexico. Researchers discovered that offshore bird migration happens in shorter, more intense bursts compared to migration over land, and birds fly 13-20% lower over water than over land. “Offshore migration takes place in fewer nights than terrestrial migration because birds may be more … Continue reading Radar Study Reveals Wind Farms Could Pause Turbines During Peak Bird Migration With Minimal Energy Loss