- Wind energy introduces novel sensory cues, including visual, acoustic, thermal, mechanical, electrical, and physical stimuli, that interact with animal perceptual systems.
- While many of these stimuli are minimal or not ecologically relevant, some could interfere with animal behavior
and others may be imperceptible to animals, potentially creating unrecognized risks. - Wildlife impacts may occur through multiple pathways such as the masking of natural signals, distraction from important tasks, or maladaptive attraction to misleading cues.
- A sensory ecology framework can improve research and management by informing interventions through species-specific perception.
Land-Based Wind Energy Stimuli and Wildlife Sensory Environments (Web Version)
Land-Based Wind Energy Stimuli and Wildlife Sensory Environments (Print Version)