Avian use of Norris Hill Wind Resource Area, Montana

Technical Report · Wed Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1998

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/656854· OSTI ID:656854

Harmata, A; Podruzny, K; Zelenak, J ^[1]

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1. Montana State Univ., Bozeman, MT (United States). Biology Dept.

This document presents results of a study of avian use and mortality in and near a proposed wind resource area in southwestern Montana. Data collected in autumn 1995 through summer 1996 represented preconstruction condition; it was compiled, analyzed, and presented in a format such that comparison with post-construction data would be possible. The primary emphasis of the study was recording avian migration in and near the wind resource area using state-of-the-art marine surveillance radar. Avian use and mortality were investigated during the breeding season by employing traditional avian sampling methods, radiotelemetry, radar, and direct visual observation. 61 figs., 34 tabs.

• Research Organization: National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States); Montana State Univ., Biology Dept., Bozeman, MT (US)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Washington, DC (United States) (US)
• DOE Contract Number: AC36-83CH10093
• OSTI ID: 656854
• Report Number(s): NREL/SR-500-23822; ON: DE98003889; ON: DE98003889; TRN: AH200037%%405
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Supercedes report DE98003889; PBD: Jul 1998; PBD: 1 Jul 1998
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

17 WIND ENERGY
BREEDING
FIGS
MONTANA
MORTALITY
RADAR
SAMPLING
SEASONS