Vattenfall Wants to Study Birds in Scotland

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Vattenfall calls on ornithologists to bid for research funding on Aberdeen project

Vattenfall is set to invest in unique bird research at its cutting edge European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre, the Swedish energy group said today. Believed to be for the first time at this scale during the breeding season, bird specialists will be tasked with monitoring the avoidance behaviour of birds flying in the vicinity of the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre’s (EOWDC) 11 pioneering turbines.   The investment is part of the EOWDC’s €3mn scientific programme, supported by a panel of experts which includes RSPB Scotland, Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Marine Scotland Science and Scottish Natural Heritage. Vattenfall is calling on bird... ... More: Official Press Release Vattenfall

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