A new study on DTBird, an advanced detection and deterrent system, reveals significant potential for reducing eagle collisions at wind farms. Conducted from 2017 to 2024, the research spanned two locations: the Manzana Wind Power Project in California and Goodnoe Hills Wind Farm in Washington. DTBird’s automated system uses cameras to detect birds and deploys audio signals to deter them from dangerous areas around turbines.
Results indicate a 20-30% reduction in eagles entering high-risk zones, with a higher effectiveness rate (up to 40%) for eagles identified as having a moderate to high risk of collision. This promising data highlights DTBird’s potential in mitigating eagle fatalities, particularly for golden eagles, a species frequently impacted by wind energy infrastructure. A new study on DTBird, an advanced detection and deterrent system, reveals significant potential for reducing eagle collisions at wind farms. Conducted from 2017 to 2024, the research spanned two locations: the Manzana Wind Power Project in California and Goodnoe Hills Wind Farm in Washington. DTBird’s automated system uses cameras to detect birds and deploys audio signals to deter them from dangerous areas around turbines.
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