Combining spatial modelling and radar to identify and protect avian migratory hot-spots

• Published in: Current zoology Vol. 60; no. 5; pp. 680 - 691
• Main Authors: Desholm, Mark, Gill, Rashpal, Bøvith, Thomas, Fox, Anthony D.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.10.2014

Abstract Migrating landbirds are known to follow coast lines and concentrate on peninsulas prior to crossing water bodies, especially during daylight but also at night, creating enhanced potential collision hazards with man-made objects. Knowing where these avian migration “hot-spots” occur in time...