Estimating Numbers of Fatalities of Eagles and Other Large Raptors at Wind Energy Facilities or Along Power Lines

Abstract

In this talk I will focus on estimating probability of detection of eagles and other large raptors under typical search protocols, and how detection probability forms the essential component to estimating mortality from observed carcass counts. I will briefly describe the applicability of a new R package, GenEst, designed to estimate detection probability and mortality from user supplied data. Mortality estimates are fundamental for evaluating the impacts of wind and solar power development on wildlife and for identifying solutions to minimize those impacts.

Keywords

• birds of prey
• windfarms
• powerlines
• electrocution