Eagle Deaths Due To Wind Turbines, Bald Eagles in Vermont, Fledgling Electrocutions, Bald Eagle Photography Workshop

There was a study released yesterday about the number of Eagle deaths due to wind turbines. I like the idea of wind turbines. I like the idea of reducing our dependence on foreign oil. But I think they really need to take steps to identify good locations for wind turbines and take other steps to mitigate this problem.

The number of Bald Eagles raised in Vermont is on the rise.

Three fledglings from the same nest were electrocuted and died. The electric company has since taken steps to prevent future electrocutions. I just wish they had done it sooner... Here's the story.

Christopher Dodds has two Bald Eagle photography workshops out of Homer, Alaska in March. It looks like a great adventure! Even if you aren't interested in the workshop, it's worth a look at this link just for the pictures.

Camellia's Location, Wind Turbines: Replacing Bald Eagle Nests, How Wind Turbines Kill Birds, Placement of Wind Turbines to Minimize Impact on Bird Populations

Camellia checked in overnight. He is still hanging out on the south-side:

The next three entries are about wind turbines for production of electrical energy:

Nextera wind project removed a tree with a Bald Eagle nest so they could proceed with installing some wind turbines. There is a current article about Nextera putting in replacement platforms for the Bald Eagles. The displaced pair did select one of the platforms and another pair is checking out another platform. I am intrigued by the "if you build it, they will come" aspect of this story...

I found this article about how wind turbines kill birds. It covers how many birds are estimated to be killed by wind turbines per year. There is a picture of a technician working up near the blades that gives an idea of how massive these turbines are. I do like alternative energy. I just hope that they can find a way to make wind turbines less deadly to birds.

There is a video of the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario discussing the impact of wind turbines on birds and bats. Figures are presented regarding number of birds killed by buildings, power lines and domestic cats, as well as wind turbines. He recommends placing wind turbines away from 'important bird areas' and migration routes to minimize the impact on bird populations.