From f5dc893ea0065411cb28b88b9ef3c384d936d6e1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: CDLaspada Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2024 12:13:17 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] birds new --- append-birds.qmd | 8 ++++++++ 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+) diff --git a/append-birds.qmd b/append-birds.qmd index f636a68..f3ff89e 100644 --- a/append-birds.qmd +++ b/append-birds.qmd @@ -241,3 +241,11 @@ Off-site mitigation planning is discussed later in this chapter. In addition, a greater scientific interest and research focus on certain species in the context of offshore wind development might lead to a better scientific understanding that elucidates unrelated conservation issues and opportunities and ultimately better serves these species. ## Common Data Collection Methods and Approaches + +A wide variety of scientific methods are used for studying birds in coastal and offshore environments, which are summarized below. +This section is intended to provide a brief description of different study methods, rather than a detailed assessment of the pros/cons and current state of development of each technology/methodology. +For tracking of new technologies, see the Tethys [database of monitoring technologies](https://tethys.pnnl.gov/wind-energy-monitoring-mitigation-technologies-tool). + +Note that this brief review focuses on technologies or methods which can be used in the offshore environment or at coastal/island nesting sites of seabirds and shorebirds. +There are many additional survey techniques and protocols used in the onshore environment. +These are relevant to the study of terrestrial effects of offshore wind -- such as effects of trenching for cables where they are brought ashore, or clearing of transmission corridors to connect offshore wind with onshore grid infrastructure -- but for the sake of brevity and a focus on novel offshore issues, they are not addressed here.