This book discusses the increase in number and capacity of wind farms in Germany and how this
is affecting birds of prey. Several methods are used to study the behaviour of birds of prey in
relation to wind farms including telemetry data field observations and comparisons of
turbine base areas. Special attention is given to the effects on different bird species and the
impact wind farms may have on population growth and breeding success of birds of prey. Chapter
6 discusses the collision risks at wind turbines and provides an analysis of the fatalities. In
the concluding chapter ideas are put forward to help minimize conflicts estimate risks and
offer practical recommendations for future research. This book will be of interest to wind farm
developers researchers applied ecologists and landscape planners.
