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Duration:
Constructed in 2008, over 2 months, then monitored for 2 years.
Methods:
Platform designed following literature review (e.g. see Bortolotti et al.
1988
) and detailed on-ground survey to fi nd suitable location for platform to
be constructed. Platform constructed off site and erected at the selected loca-
tion. Remote, motion sensor camera surveillance installed for fi rst 4-6 months,
and also monitored twice yearly for 2 years following installation by observ-
ers. No action was taken on the existing nest. Nest platform never used.
3. Noise deterrent trials
Objectives
: To identify a noise deterrent system to deter eagles from wind tur-
bine areas. This could then be attached to a system such as the DeTect 'detect
and deter' or another customised solution.
Duration:
2 years
Methods:
Two systems were trialled:
1. Vigilance Technology noise deterrent device which comprised two speak-
ers, a sound module and remote activation. This system was mounted on a
wind turbine nacelle (see below) and random bird calls, sirens and whis-
tles were evaluated;
And