Harryburn Wind Farm Wintering Bird Survey 2014/15

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Harryburn Wind Farm Wintering Bird Survey 2014/15"

Transcription

1 Harryburn Wind Farm Wintering Bird Survey 2014/15 RWE INNOGY UK LTD V3 FINAL June 2015

2 Harryburn Wind Farm Wintering Bird Survey 2014/15 Project no: KU Document title: Harryburn Wind Farm - Wintering Bird Survey 2014/15 Document no: Revision: V3 FINAL Date: June 2015 Client name: Project manager: Author: File name: RWE Innogy UK Ltd Martyn Owen Martyn Owen Sinclair Knight Merz (Europe) Ltd (Jacobs) Jacobs House Shrewsbury Business Park Sitka Drive T +44 (0) F +44 (0) I:\JEIA\Projects\JE30884\Deliverables\Reports\2017 REISSUE\ WINTER\HarryburnWintering Bird Survey Report V3FINAL For Issue 2017UPDATE.docx COPYRIGHT: The concepts and information contained in this document are the property of Sinclair Knight Merz (Europe) Limited (Jacobs). Use or copying of this document in whole or in part without the written permission of Jacobs constitutes an infringement of copyright. Document history and status Revision Date Description By Review Approved Draft v1 10/06/2015 Draft for Technical Review MO PS Draft v2 23/06/2015 Draft for Client Comment MO PS FINAL 09/08/2016 FINAL for issue MO PS V3 FINAL 09/03/2017 FINAL updated following data audit PS MP JM i

3 Contents 1. Introduction Background Objective(s) Site Description Methodology Target and Secondary Species Vantage Point Surveys Vantage Point Locations Survey Height Bands Observations Incidental Observations Survey Limitations Visibility Weather Results Vantage Point Surveys Target Species Accounts Whooper Swan Pink-footed Goose Greylag Goose Barnacle Goose Goosander Red Kite Hen Harrier Goshawk Golden Plover Lapwing Snipe Short-eared Owl Kestrel Merlin Peregrine Secondary Species Summary References ii

4 Figures Figure 1 Site Location Figure 2 Vantage Points Figure 3.1 Vantage Point Locations and Viewshed at Ground Level Figure 3.2 Vantage Point Locations and Viewshed at 25m above Ground Level Figure 4 Flight Lines for Whooper Swan Figure 5 Flight Lines for Pink-footed Goose Figure 6 Flight Lines for Greylag Goose Figure 7 Flight Lines for Barnacle Goose Figure 8 Flight Lines for Goosander Figure 9 Flight Lines for Red Kite Figure 10 Flight Lines for Hen Harrier Figure 11 Flight Lines for Goshawk Figure 12 Flight Lines for Golden Plover Figure 13 Flight Lines for Lapwing Figure 14 Flight Lines for Snipe Figure 15 Flight Lines for Short-eared Owl Figure 16 Flight Lines for Kestrel Figure 17 Flight Lines for Merlin Figure 18 Flight Lines for Peregrine Appendices Appendix A. Survey Dates, Times, Weather Conditions and Observers Appendix B. Vantage Point Survey Data iii

5 Important note about your report The sole purpose of this report and the associated services performed by Jacobs (formerly SKM Enviros) is to present the background, methodology and results of the wintering bird surveys carried out at the proposed Harryburn Wind Farm during winter 2014/2015, in accordance with the scope of services set out in the contract between Jacobs and the Client. That scope of services, as described in this report, was developed with the Client. The passage of time, manifestation of latent conditions or impacts of future events may require further examination of the project and subsequent data analysis, and re-evaluation of the data, findings, observations and conclusions expressed in this report. Jacobs has prepared this report in accordance with the usual care and thoroughness of the consulting profession, for the sole purpose described above and by reference to applicable standards, guidelines, procedures and practices at the date of issue of this report. For the reasons outlined above, however, no other warranty or guarantee, whether expressed or implied, is made as to the data, observations and findings expressed in this report, to the extent permitted by law. This report should be read in full and no excerpts are to be taken as representative of the findings. No responsibility is accepted by Jacobs for use of any part of this report in any other context. This report has been prepared on behalf of, and for the exclusive use of, Jacobs Client, and is subject to, and issued in accordance with, the provisions of the contract between Jacobs and the Client. Jacobs accepts no liability or responsibility whatsoever for, or in respect of, any use of, or reliance upon, this report by any third party. 1

6 1. Introduction 1.1 Background In March 2014 Jacobs was commissioned by RWE Innogy UK Ltd ( RWE ) to undertake a suite of bird surveys at Harryburn Wind Farm; at this time the site was called the Elvanfoot/Leadhills/Glengeith Wind Farm (Figure 1). Breeding bird surveys were completed by Jacobs between April and August 2014 (inclusive) (Reference 1). Prior to this, during the 2013 breeding season, surveys in relation to a portion of the site (solely the Elvanfoot area) were completed by BSG Ecology (Reference 2). Since the completion of the 2014 breeding season surveys, a portion of the development site (the area including Dun Law, White Law and Kneesend) as defined at that time has been excluded. This report presents the methods employed and results obtained during wintering bird surveys completed at the site between September 2014 and March At this stage, the number and potential locations of turbines is not known, however, the maximum potential developable area within the site boundary is illustrated in Figure 2. This defines the maximum area within which wind turbines are likely to be situated, although it should be noted that other infrastructure, such as access tracks, may be located outside this area. The assessment of potential impacts arising from the proposed wind farm, and the development of mitigation measures are beyond the scope of this report, and will be covered within a subsequent Environmental Statement. Species names and taxonomic order adhere to the British List produced by the British Ornithologists Union (Reference 3). 1.2 Objective(s) The objective of the surveys undertaken at the site was: to evaluate the activity levels and flight behaviour of target and secondary species (see Section 3.1). 2

7 2. Site Description The site is divided into three areas; Elvanfoot (in the northeast of the site, to the east of Harryburn Brae summit), Leadhills (northwest, west and centre extending to the west of Harryburn Brae summit and extending to the south to include Leadburn Rig and Glen Ea s Hill) and Glengeith (south, including the parcel of land within the site boundary and to the south of Elvanfoot village). Elvanfoot is characterised by upland sheep-grazed pasture. Whilst grazing pressure appears to be quite high, there are areas of wetter ground across the site, particularly at higher altitudes and around the sources of various minor watercourses. These areas are characterised by rushes (Juncus spp.), which are quite extensive in places. The Leadhills site area is a managed upland grouse moor dominated by heather (Calluna spp.). Driven grouse shooting occurs within this area (although did not occur during 2014), grouse butts and access tracks are present and it is actively keepered. A number of large hills are present within the Leadhills portion of the site, the largest of which are Wellgrain Dodd (555 meters above ordnance datum (m aod)), Ravengill Dod (538 m aod) and Coom Dod (553 m aod), which form a ridge through the north of the site. The Glengeith site area is broadly similar in character to the Leadhills site area. Watchman Hill (454 m aod), Black Law (569 m aod) and Lousie Wood Law (619 m aod) are present in this area, the latter being the highest point within the site. The Leadhills and Glengeith site areas are owned by the Hopetoun Estate. The B7040 passes through the centre of the site adjacent to which, through the site, flows the Elvan Water. This watercourse flows eastwards into the River Clyde, which meanders northwards before crossing under the A74(M) to the north-east of Elvanfoot village. The A702 passes along part of the eastern boundary of the site before joining the A74(M), which then sweeps around the site to the north. A railway runs alongside a part of the eastern boundary of the site. There are few trees on site, with no areas of woodland within the site boundary and all scattered trees restricted to valleys. A number of coniferous woodlands are present within 2 km of the developable area, notably a linear block adjacent to the B797 to the west of the site and Wellshot Hill to the east of the site, which is predominantly wooded. 3

8 3. Methodology To achieve the objectives outlined in Section 1.2, the following surveys have been undertaken: Vantage Point (VP) Survey A minimum of 54 hours of Vantage Point (VP) watches were undertaken from each of nine VPs. 3.1 Target and Secondary Species In accordance with standard SNH guidance (Reference 4), VP surveys (see Section 3.2 for details) focused on the recording of target species. Target species are limited to protected species and other species of conservation concern which may, as a result of their flight patterns or response behaviour, be subject to impact from wind farms. Additionally, kestrel was recorded as a target species, as this is a species that is declining nationally and is thought to be potentially susceptible to impacts from wind farm development (Reference 5). Local circumstances may indicate that survey information should also be acquired for other species, especially those of regional conservation concern. Such species are termed secondary species. Each VP survey watch was subdivided into five-minute periods, at the end of which the number and activity of all secondary species observed was recorded. If target species were in the process of being logged at the end of a five-minute period, the secondary species activity summary for that period was abandoned and a new period started when logging of the target species had concluded. Table 1 summarises both the target and secondary species for these surveys. Table 1 Target and secondary species Target Species Black grouse Tetrao tetrix Schedule 1 1 /Annex 1 2 raptors & owls Kestrel Falco tinnunculus All wildfowl All waders All other owls Secondary Species All other raptors All noteworthy non-passerines Particularly large flocks of any species 3.2 Vantage Point Surveys VP watches (see Figure 3 for VP locations) aimed to quantify the flight activity of target and secondary species within and in the vicinity of the developable area. The methodology for such watches was derived from SNH guidance (Reference 4). VP locations were selected to provide the least restricted observation of the developable area whilst minimising the potential effects of disturbance (due to observer presence) on flight activity. Due the reduction in the site area following the 2014 breeding season survey, one VP (VP8) utilised during these surveys was excluded as it covered an area that no longer formed part of the development site. Activity patterns, and time spent flying within the area viewable from each VP (See Figure 3 and Section 3.2.1) were recorded. This information enables an assessment to be made of potential displacement effects if turbines are erected. 1 Of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) 2 Of the EC Birds Directive (2009) 4

9 The main purposes of VP watches are to: Collect data on target species that will enable estimates to be made of: The time spent flying over the site. The relative use of different parts of the site. The proportion of flying time spent within the provisional upper and lower risk height limits as determined by the rotor diameter and rotor hub height. Calculate an index of flight activity for other species (secondary species), within the site. A summary of observations of secondary species was recorded at the end of each five-minute period during VP watches, in accordance with SNH guidance (Reference 4) Vantage Point Locations The primary consideration when selecting VP locations was to provide the least restricted view of the developable area and a 0.5 km buffer zone. Ten VPs were required to achieve a high level of visibility of the collision risk zone (CRZ) (i.e. the likely rotor-swept area, see Section 3.2.2), When evaluating potentially suitable locations, VPs were selected to minimise disturbance to target species through observer presence, where possible. As a consequence of landowner concerns in relation to the potential disturbance of breeding red grouse (it is essential to use the same VP locations throughout all VP surveys i.e. two breeding and two winter seasons), VP locations were located on tracks, and agreed with the Hopetoun Estate. Due to the exposed nature of the majority of the site, surveys from all VPs with the exception of VP9 and VP10 (as vehicular access was not feasible) were completed from within a vehicle. It should be noted that it was not always possible to avoid simultaneous coverage of overlapping viewsheds and that this was due to access restrictions and health and safety requirements. Observers at all VPs focused on the airspace within the site, and also provided coverage of adjacent areas where possible. The direction of observations was always in one approximately 180 plane and ignored areas behind the observer (see Figure 3). The whole of the developable area and the majority of the 0.5 km buffer zone lies within 2 km of the VP locations. A VP viewshed map (Figure 3) has been produced using GIS to demonstrate visibility from each VP. This map shows the visibility at ground level and at 25 m above ground level from each VP (i.e. the base of Height Band B, see Section 3.2.2). Visibility at ground level has been ground-truthed in the field Survey Height Bands All target species flights recorded during VP surveys were allocated to a height band. Survey height bands (Table 2) were determined according to the dimensions of the potential turbine types, based upon information provided by RWE. The potential CRZ corresponds with Height Band C, and potentially Height Band B, if a smaller turbine is chosen. Table 2 VP survey height band summary Height Band (m agl) A B C D < > Observations SNH guidance (Reference 4) recommends that a minimum of 36 hours of VP observations are undertaken from each VP during the winter survey period. However, where migratory geese may occur on (or over) a proposed development site, additional survey effort is required during the period when these species may be present to enable a more robust assessment of impacts. 5

10 Geese are known to fly over the area of the development site, as such an additional 18 hours of VP survey effort was completed from each VP during September/October/November Surveys during these months were timed to take place during the key autumn migration period, i.e. all September surveys took place during the second half of the month and all November surveys occurred during the first half of the month. Therefore, a total of 54 hours of VP survey effort, per VP, during the 2014/15 non-breeding season were completed. No winter VP surveys were planned for March 2015 due to the potential overlap with breeding season/spring migration surveys. However, due to inclement weather towards to the end of February, winter surveys were completed during the first week of March, without overlap with spring/migration surveys. Full details of all survey dates, times, weather conditions and surveyor names are provided in Appendix A. All VP data were collected in a format suitable for subsequent collision risk analysis, if required. These data are included as Appendix B. Estimates of collision risk must account for potential observation bias towards periods of greater activity, otherwise risk will be overestimated. For this reason, it is important that observations are spread temporally to take account of all behavioural changes throughout the day and season. Observations were therefore spread as evenly as possible throughout daylight hours. For each target species, the following details were recorded: Time of observation Duration of flying bout Species, age and sex (where determinable) Time spent within each height band The following meteorological variables were also recorded: Cloud cover: 0 (no cloud), to 8 (total cloud cover) Wind direction Wind speed: Beaufort scale 0 (no wind), to 12 (hurricane) Temperature Visibility: 1 (less than 1 km), 2 (1-2 km) or 3 (more than 2 km) Precipitation (type, intensity and duration) 3.3 Incidental Observations In addition to the structured surveys, incidental observations were recorded when on site throughout the survey period. These observations included any bird species of note such as target species, non-passerines of conservation concern, unusual/vagrant species, large concentrations of any species, significant movements of migrating birds and indirect evidence of target species presence on site (e.g. feathers, droppings, etc.). 3.4 Survey Limitations Visibility As shown in Figure 3, it was not possible to ensure complete visibility of the entire developable area at ground level during VP surveys due to the complex undulating topography of the site. However, SNH guidance (Reference 4) states that visibility of birds within the collision risk volume (25 m-125 m agl in this instance) is more important than being able to observe birds between ground level and the lowest rotor sweep height. As indicated by Figure 3 the vast majority of the potential developable area is visible at 25 m agl. Areas that were not visible were situated predominantly on slopes likely to be too steep to allow turbine construction, around the periphery of the developable area. 6

11 3.4.2 Weather Regular snow and inclement weather rendered the site inaccessible and/or surveys impossible due to health and safety concerns or poor visibility for much of the early part of Consequently, although surveys were planned to conclude prior to the end of February, a small number (15 hours) of VP survey was completed in early March. It was ensured that these surveys did not overlap with the breeding season surveys scheduled for that month. This did not adversely affect the information detailed within this report. 7

12 4. Results During VP surveys 15 target species were logged, with a further nine species recorded as secondary species. The results of the surveys completed are detailed below. 4.1 Vantage Point Surveys Summary details relating to the observations of target species are provided below, with analysis of flight line data included within Tables 3, 4 and 5. Information in relation to bird flight seconds provided in Table 3 represents the total flight duration of all birds (i.e. where flights involved more than one bird, flight time was multiplied by the number of birds involved). The proportion of time spent within each height band is given to the nearest integer. Flight duration represents the length of time birds were observed in flight irrespective of flight line location, and does not reflect the time spent within areas where birds may be susceptible to collision with turbines (the locations of which are not known at this time). Flight lines for target species are shown in Figures All flight lines shown within the figures have been given a unique flying bout reference which can be cross-referenced with the flight line data included as Appendix B. The spatial and temporal distribution of VP records are summarised in Tables 4 and 5. The temporal distribution of flights is presented as both the actual number of flights per month and the calculated number of flights per hour of observation to correct for possible biases due to differences in survey effort between months. VP watches generated a total of 312 flight lines of 15 target species. The most frequently recorded species was kestrel with 95 flights logged, followed by pink-footed goose (51 flight lines), goshawk (45 flight lines), hen harrier (42 flight lines), peregrine (31 flight lines) and golden plover (19 flight lines). Ten or fewer flight lines of all other target species were recorded. Flight activity was at its greatest during September when 98 flight lines were observed (1.26 flight lines per hour of survey). Following this, flight activity declined with 72 flight lines (0.38 flights per hour) in October and 82 flight lines (0.72 flights per hour) in November. Fewer than 25 flight lines were logged during each of the remaining survey months. The greatest number of flight lines was recorded from VP6, from which 67 flights were logged. This survey location focused on the Elvanfoot portion of the site, which is at a lower elevation (mostly outside the developable area) and consists predominantly of pastoral farmland. Of the flights logged from this location, over half (35) were kestrel; this location also provided the greatest number of pink-footed goose recorded (13). The VP location providing the next greatest number of flight lines was VP5 (52 flight lines), followed by VP3 (39 flight lines). Fewest flight lines were logged from VP9 (14 flight lines) and VP10 (21 flight lines); these survey locations focused on the Glengieth portion of the site (in the south of the site). 8

13 Table 3 Target species flight data summary No. flight lines Total bird flight seconds Maximum number of birds observed concurrently Proportion (%) in band A Proportion (%) in band B Proportion (%) in band C Proportion (%) in band D Whooper swan Cygnus cygnus Pink-footed goose Anser brachyrhynchus Greylag goose Anser anser Barnacle goose Branta leucopsis Goosander Mergus merganser Red kite Milvus milvus Hen harrier Circus cyaneus Goshawk Accipiter gentilis Golden plover Pluvialis apricaria Lapwing Vanellus vanellus Snipe Gallinago gallinago Short-eared owl Asio flammeus Kestrel Falco tinnunculus Merlin Falco columbarius Peregrine Falco peregrinus 4 11, , , , , , , ,

14 Table 4 Spatial distribution of target species flight lines VP1 VP2 VP3 VP4 VP5 VP6 VP7 VP9 VP10 Whooper swan Pink-footed goose Greylag goose Barnacle goose Goosander Red kite Hen harrier Goshawk Golden plover Lapwing Snipe Short-eared owl Kestrel Merlin Peregrine Total

15 Table 5 Temporal Distribution of Target Species Month September October November December January February March TOTAL Survey Hours 78* 189* 114* Whooper swan Pink-footed goose Greylag goose Barnacle goose No. flights Flights per hour No. flights Flights per hour No. flights Flights per hour No. flights Flights per hour No. flights Flights per hour No. flights Flights per hour No. flights Flights per hour Total flights Goosander Red kite Hen harrier Goshawk Golden plover Lapwing Snipe Shorteared owl Kestrel Mean flights per hour 11

16 Month September October November December January February March TOTAL Survey Hours 78* 189* 114* No. flights Flights per hour No. flights Flights per hour No. flights Flights per hour No. flights Flights per hour Merlin Peregrine Total Mean Notes * Includes additional migratory goose survey hours No. flights Flights per hour No. flights Flights per hour No. flights Flights per hour Total flights Mean flights per hour 12

17 4.2 Target Species Accounts Whooper Swan Legal Protection/Conservation Status: Schedule 1, Scottish Biodiversity List Priority Species (SBL), Amber List Four flight lines were logged during VP surveys (Figure 4), two of which were logged from VP7 (25 and six birds) with single flight lines logged from each of VP2 (13 birds) and VP7 (38 birds). These flight lines amounted to a total of 11,604 flight seconds 78% of which occurred in Height Band C with 22% in Height Band D. All flight lines occurred in November Pink-footed Goose Legal Protection/Conservation Status: Amber List A total of 51 flight lines were logged during VP surveys (Figure 5), with a maximum of 290 birds observed concurrently. A total of 272,569 flight seconds was logged with 10% of this total occurring in Height Band B, 14% in Height Band C and 77% in Height Band D. Fight lines were logged from all VPs with the exception of VP9. VP6 provided the most flights (13) followed by VP10 (ten), these being the only locations from which double-figure numbers of flight lines were recorded. October generated the greatest number of flight lines (24 flight lines/0.13 flight lines per hour), although the number of flight lines per hour of survey activity was marginally greater in September (14 flight lines/0.18 flight lines per hour) Greylag Goose Legal Protection/Conservation Status: Amber List Two flight lines were logged (Figure 6), with observations from VP4 (one bird, 20 th February 2015) and VP10 (two birds, 5 th November 2014). A total of 415 flight seconds were logged, 9% of which occurred within Height Band B and 91% in Height Band D Barnacle Goose Legal Protection/Conservation Status: Schedule 1, SBL, Amber List Two flight lines were logged (Figure 7), involving a maximum of 12 birds observed concurrently and equating to 860 bird seconds; all of which occurred within Height Band B. Both flight lines were logged from VP6 and occurred on 10 th October Goosander Legal Protection/Conservation Status: Green List Two flight lines were logged (Figure 8), both of which involved single birds. A total of 170 flight seconds were logged, 74% occurring within Height Band B and 26% in Height Band C. Flight lines were logged from VP6 (14 th November 2014) and VP7 (11 th November 2014). 13

18 4.2.6 Red Kite Legal Protection/Conservation Status: Schedule 1, Annex 1, SBL, Amber List Eight flight lines were recorded (Figure 9), all involving single birds and amounting to 1,480 flight seconds of which 60% occurred within Height Band A and 40% in Height Band B. Flights were logged from VP9 (four), VP4 (three), VP7 (three). The majority of flight lines were recorded during September (nine) with a single flight in October Hen Harrier Legal Protection/Conservation Status: Schedule 1, Annex 1, SBL, Red List Recorded from all VPs with the exception of VP10, a total of 42 flight lines were logged (Figure 10). All observations were of single birds, with a total of 6,249 flight seconds recorded; of these 87% occurred within Height Band A, 11% in Height Band B and 2% in Height Band C. Flight activity was at its greatest during the early part of the survey period with 20 flight lines logged in September (0.26 flights per hour), six in October (0.03 flights per hour) and 15 in November (0.13 flights per hour) following which the only observations were of single flight lines in December and February Goshawk Legal Protection/Conservation Status: Schedule 1, Green List Forty-five flight lines were logged (Figure 11). All involved single birds and amounted to a total of 5,130 flight seconds, of which 55% occurred within Height Band A, 22% occurred within Height Band B and 23% took place within Height Band C. Flight lines were logged from all VPs with the exception of VP6 and VP10, with the highest totals from VP3 (17 flight lines) and VP5 (11 flight lines). Flight lines were spread fairly evenly throughout the survey period, with March being the only month with no records (although fewer survey hours were completed during this month). October provided the most records, with 13 flight lines recorded (0.07 flight lines per hour), although the number of flight lines per hour of survey activity was marginally greater in September (seven flight lines/0.09 flight lines per hour) Golden Plover Legal Protection/Conservation Status: Annex 1, SBL, Amber List Nineteen flight lines were logged (Figure 12), amounting to a total of 8,010 flight seconds of which the majority (61%) occurred within Height Band B. A maximum of 45 birds were logged concurrently. Flight lines were recorded from most survey locations, with no records from VP2, VP5 and VP10 and the most flight lines logged from VP6 (seven). Flight activity through the survey period was fairly consistent, with between one and four flight lines logged during all months with the exception of March (zero) Lapwing Legal Protection/Conservation Status: SBL, Red List Two flight lines were logged (Figure 13), both from VP6. On 10 th October 2014 one bird was logged and on 2 nd March 2015 four birds were logged; these flight lines amounted to 405 flight seconds, 34% occurring in Height Band A and 66% in Height Band B. 14

19 Snipe Legal Protection/Conservation Status: Amber List Three flight lines were logged (Figure 14), with observations from VP2 (one bird, 15 th October 2014), VP5 (two birds, 24 th October 2014) and VP6 (one bird, 19 th October 2014). A total of 297 flight seconds were logged, 26% occurring in Height Band A and 74% in Height Band B Short-eared Owl Legal Protection/Conservation Status: Annex 1, Amber List A single record of one bird logged (Figure 15) from VP1 on 19 th February This flight line lasted for 37 seconds, 86% occurring within Height Band A and 14% in Height Band B Kestrel Legal Protection/Conservation Status: SBL, Amber List The most frequently recorded target species with 95 flight lines logged (Figure 16) and records from all VPs during all survey months. A total of 11,452 flight seconds were recorded, of which 78% occurred in Height Band A, 17% in Height Band B and 4% in Height Band C. VP6 provided the greatest number of flight lines (35), followed by VP1 (13 flight lines) and VP5 (12 flight lines); less than ten flights were logged from each of the other survey locations. Flight activity was at its greatest during September (35 flight lines/0.45 flight lines per hour), followed by November (35 flight lines/0.31 flight lines per hour). All observations were of single birds Merlin Legal Protection/Conservation Status: Schedule 1, Annex 1, SBL, Amber List Five flight lines were logged (Figure 17), all of single birds, amounting to a total of 869 flight seconds. Of these, 29% occurred within Height Band A, 3% in Height Band B and 68% in Height Band C. Flight lines were logged from VP3 (two flight lines), VP6 (two flight lines) and VP7 (one flight line). Four of the five flight lines were logged in September, with the remaining flight occurring in October Peregrine Legal Protection/Conservation Status: Schedule 1, Annex 1, SBL, Green List A total of 31 flight lines were logged (Figure 18), all of which involved single birds. A total of 2,434 flight seconds were logged, with the majority (61%) occurring in Height Band A and the remainder in Height Bands B (32%) and C (7%). Flights were logged from all VPs with the exception of VP6. VP5 produced by far the most flight lines (17) with five or fewer logged from each of the other survey locations. Flight lines were logged during all survey months with the exception of March. January produced the greatest number of flight lines (11 flight lines/0.16 flights per hour). 15

20 4.3 Secondary Species Table 7 presents the species recorded as secondary species during VP surveys, and details their conservation status and if they receive any form of legal protection. Legally protected species/species of conservation concern include those listed on Schedule 1 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) (Reference 6), Annex 1 of the EC Birds Directive (Reference 7), SBL Priority Species (Reference 8), and the species included on the Red and Amber Lists (Reference 9). Table 7 Secondary Species Species Grey heron Ardea cinerea Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus Buzzard Buteo buteo Common gull Larus canus Herring gull Larus argentatus Great black-backed gull Larus marinus Raven Corvus corax Legal Protection / Conservation Status Green List Green List Green List Amber List SBL Red List Amber List Green List Notes Recorded during three five-minute periods, with all records relating to single birds logged from VP6. Recorded during four five-minute periods, with all records relating to single birds. There were two records from VP2, with single records from VP3 and VP4. The second most frequently recorded secondary species with observations occurring during 590 five-minute periods. A maximum of six birds were logged concurrently, from VP2. Observations occurred from all VPs, with VP1 providing the most records (logged during 65 five-minute periods). Recorded during a single five-minute period, with one bird logged from VP6. Logged during three five-minute periods, with a maximum of five birds being logged concurrently. All observations occurred from VP6. Recorded during four five-minute periods, with all records relating to single birds. VP6 provide records during three five-minute periods with the remaining observation occurring from VP1. The most frequently recorded secondary species, with observations during 590 five-minute periods and a maximum of 14 birds logged concurrently (from VP4). Observations occurred from all VP locations, with the highest number (logged during 151 five-minute periods) being logged from VP7. 16

21 5. Summary Between September 2014 and early March 2015, a wintering bird survey involving VP surveys to evaluate flight activity was undertaken at Harryburn Wind Farm. A minimum of 54 hours of VP survey were completed from each of nine VPs; this is greater than the minimum recommended in SNH guidance (36 hours) due to the potential presence of geese overflying. To assess the potential presence of geese, additional survey effort was therefore targeted at the autumn period with 18 additional survey hours per VP during September/October/November During VP surveys 312 flight lines were logged of 15 target species. The most frequently recorded target species was kestrel with 95 flight lines, followed by pink-footed goose (51 flight lines), goshawk (45 flight lines), hen harrier (42 flight lines), golden plover (19 flight lines) and peregrine (31 flight lines). Ten or fewer flights were recorded for all other target species. Flight activity was at its greatest during September when 94 flight lines were observed (1.26 flight lines per hour of survey). Following this, flight activity declined gradually with 72 flight lines (0.38 flights per hour) in October and 82 flight lines (0.72 flight lines per hour) in November. Fewer than 25 flight lines were logged during the remaining survey months. The greatest number of flight lines occurred over the Elvanfoot portion of the site (covered by VP6), which is at a lower elevation (mostly outside the developable area) and consists predominantly of pastoral farmland. Of the flights logged from this location, over half (35) were kestrel; this location also provided the greatest number of pink-footed goose recorded (13). The VP location providing the next greatest number of flight lines was VP5 (52 flight lines), followed by VP3 (39 flight lines). The fewest flight lines were logged from VP9 (14 flight lines) and VP10 (21 flight lines); these survey locations focused on the Glengeith portion of the site (in the south of the site). Seven secondary species were logged, the most abundant of which were raven and buzzard. These surveys represent the first season of wintering bird surveys at the site. Further wintering bird surveys are planned for winter 2015/2016, the scope of which will replicate the surveys detailed within this report. 17

22 6. References 1) Jacobs (2015). Elvanfoot/Leadhills/Glengeith Wind Farm; Breeding Bird Survey ) BSG Ecology (2013). Elvanfoot Wind Farm; Breeding Bird Report. 3) BOU (2014). The British List - The official list of bird species recorded in Britain. 4) SNH (2014). Recommended bird survey methods to inform impact assessment of onshore windfarms. 5) SNH (2010). Use of avoidance rates in the SNH wind farm collision risk model. 6) (accessed 1 st April 2014). 7) (accessed 1 st April 2014). 8) Scottish Biodiversity List [online] available at: 9) RSPB (2009). Birds of Conservation Concern 3 [online] available at: (accessed 1 st April 2014). 18

23 Figures Figure 1 Site Location Figure 2 Vantage Points Figure 3.1 Vantage Point Locations and Viewshed at Ground Level Figure 3.2 Vantage Point Locations and Viewshed at 25m above Ground Level Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Flight Lines for Whooper Swan Flight Lines for Pink-footed Goose Flight Lines for Greylag Goose Flight Lines for Barnacle Goose Flight Lines for Goosander Flight Lines for Red Kite Figure 10 Flight Lines for Hen Harrier Figure 11 Flight Lines for Goshawk Figure 12 Flight Lines for Golden Plover Figure 13 Flight Lines for Lapwing Figure 14 Flight Lines for Snipe Figure 15 Flight Lines for Short-eared Owl Figure 16 Flight Lines for Kestrel Figure 17 Flight Lines for Merlin Figure 18 Flight Lines for Peregrine

24 ± Legend Site Boundary FIGURE 1 B 13/04/17 Initial Issue CD CC PS JM Rev. Date Purpose of revision Drawn Check'd Rev'd Appr'd Jacobs House, Shrewsbury Business Park, Sitka Drive, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LG, UK. Tel: +44 (0) Fax:+44 (0) Client Project Harryburn Wind Farm: Winter Bird Surveys 2014/15 Drawing Title Site Location Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right 2014 Drawing Status A3 Jacobs No. Client No. Drawing No. Final 1:200,000 KU Fig01KU100500SitelocationrevB DO NOT SCALE This drawing is not to be used in whole in or part other than for the intended purpose and project as defined on this drawing. Refer to the contract for full terms and conditions.

25 ± Legend FIGURE 2 VP2 VP1 Site Boundary VP5 VP6 VP4 VP3 VP7 VP10 VP9 B 13/04/17 Initial Issue CD CC PS JM Rev. Date Purpose of revision Drawn Check'd Rev'd Appr'd Jacobs House, Shrewsbury Business Park, Sitka Drive, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LG, UK. Tel: +44 (0) Fax:+44 (0) Client Project Harryburn Wind Farm: Winter Bird Surveys 2014/15 Drawing Title Vantage Points Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right 2014 Drawing Status A3 Jacobs No. Client No. Drawing No. Final 1:35,000 KU Fig02KU100500VPsrevB DO NOT SCALE This drawing is not to be used in whole in or part other than for the intended purpose and project as defined on this drawing. Refer to the contract for full terms and conditions.

26 VP2 VP1 ± FIGURE 3.1 Legend Field of View Vantage Point Developable Area Site Boundary Developable Area 500m Buffer Visible from VP1 Visible from VP2 Visible from VP3 Visible from VP4 Visible from VP5 Visible from VP6 Visible from VP7 VP5 VP6 Visible from VP9 Visible from VP10 VP4 VP3 VP7 VP10 VP9 B 13/04/17 Initial Issue CD CC PS JM Rev. Date Purpose of revision Drawn Check'd Rev'd Appr'd Jacobs House, Shrewsbury Business Park, Sitka Drive, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LG, UK. Tel: +44 (0) Fax:+44 (0) Client Project Drawing Title Harryburn Wind Farm: Winter Bird Surveys 2014/15 Vantage Point Locations and Viewshed at ground level Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right 2014 Drawing Status A3 Jacobs No. Client No. Drawing No. Final 1:35,000 KU Fig031KU100500ViewshedGLrevB DO NOT SCALE This drawing is not to be used in whole in or part other than for the intended purpose and project as defined on this drawing. Refer to the contract for full terms and conditions.

27 ± Legend FIGURE 3.2 VP2 VP1 Field of View Vantage Point Developable Area Site Boundary Developable Area 500m Buffer Visible from VP1 Visible from VP2 Visible from VP3 Visible from VP4 Visible from VP5 Visible from VP6 VP5 VP6 Visible from VP7 Visible from VP8 Visible from VP9 VP4 Visible from VP10 VP3 VP7 VP10 VP9 B 13/04/17 Initial Issue CD CC PS JM Rev. Date Purpose of revision Drawn Check'd Rev'd Appr'd Jacobs House, Shrewsbury Business Park, Sitka Drive, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LG, UK. Tel: +44 (0) Fax:+44 (0) Client Project Harryburn Wind Farm: Winter Bird Surveys 2014/15 Drawing Title Vantage Point locations and Viewshed at 25m above ground level Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right 2014 Drawing Status A3 Jacobs No. Client No. Drawing No. Final 1:35,000 KU Fig032KU100500Viewshed25mrevB DO NOT SCALE This drawing is not to be used in whole in or part other than for the intended purpose and project as defined on this drawing. Refer to the contract for full terms and conditions.

28 WS1 ± FIGURE 4 Legend Site Boundary Flight lines Whooper Swan WS2 WS4 WS3 B 13/04/17 Initial Issue CD CC PS JM Rev. Date Purpose of revision Drawn Check'd Rev'd Appr'd Jacobs House, Shrewsbury Business Park, Sitka Drive, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LG, UK. Tel: +44 (0) Fax:+44 (0) Client Project Harryburn Wind Farm: Winter Bird Surveys 2014/15 Drawing Title Flight Lines for Whooper Swan Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right 2014 Drawing Status A3 Jacobs No. Client No. Drawing No. Final 1:35,000 KU Fig04KU100500WSFlightlinesrevB DO NOT SCALE This drawing is not to be used in whole in or part other than for the intended purpose and project as defined on this drawing. Refer to the contract for full terms and conditions.

29 PG4 PG1 PG11 PG6 PG3 PG26 PG28 PG25 ± Legend FIGURE 5 PG10 Site Boundary Flight lines Pink-footed Goose PG9 PG12 PG8 PG18 PG17 PG161 PG5 PG2 PG20 PG33 PG31 PG21 PG29 PG30 PG27 PG32 PG16 PG24 PG22 PG23 PG14 PG13 PG151 PG19 PG15 PG39 PG36 PG50 PG41 PG47 PG48 PG42 PG49 PG35 PG44 PG45 PG46 PG43 C 13/04/17 Initial Issue CD CC PS JM PG34 PG37 PG38 Rev. Date Purpose of revision Drawn Check'd Rev'd Appr'd PG40 Jacobs House, Shrewsbury Business Park, Sitka Drive, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LG, UK. Tel: +44 (0) Fax:+44 (0) Client Project Harryburn Wind Farm: Winter Bird Surveys 2014/15 Drawing Title Flight Lines for Pink-footed Goose Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right 2014 Drawing Status A3 Jacobs No. Client No. Drawing No. Final 1:35,000 KU Fig05KU100500PGFlightlinesrevC DO NOT SCALE This drawing is not to be used in whole in or part other than for the intended purpose and project as defined on this drawing. Refer to the contract for full terms and conditions.

30 ± FIGURE 6 Legend Site Boundary Flight lines Greylag Goose GJ1 GJ2 B 13/04/17 Initial Issue CD CC PS JM Rev. Date Purpose of revision Drawn Check'd Rev'd Appr'd Jacobs House, Shrewsbury Business Park, Sitka Drive, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LG, UK. Tel: +44 (0) Fax:+44 (0) Client Project Harryburn Wind Farm: Winter Bird Surveys 2014/15 Drawing Title Flight Lines for Greylag Goose Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right 2014 Drawing Status A3 Jacobs No. Client No. Drawing No. Final 1:35,000 KU Fig06KU100500GJFlightlinesrevB DO NOT SCALE This drawing is not to be used in whole in or part other than for the intended purpose and project as defined on this drawing. Refer to the contract for full terms and conditions.

31 ± FIGURE 7 Legend Site Boundary Flight lines Barnacle Goose BY1 BY2 B 13/04/17 Initial Issue CD CC PS JM Rev. Date Purpose of revision Drawn Check'd Rev'd Appr'd Jacobs House, Shrewsbury Business Park, Sitka Drive, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LG, UK. Tel: +44 (0) Fax:+44 (0) Client Project Harryburn Wind Farm: Winter Bird Surveys 2014/15 Drawing Title Flight Lines for Barnacle Goose Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right 2014 Drawing Status A3 Jacobs No. Client No. Drawing No. Final 1:35,000 KU Fig07KU100500BYFlightlinesrevB DO NOT SCALE This drawing is not to be used in whole in or part other than for the intended purpose and project as defined on this drawing. Refer to the contract for full terms and conditions.

32 GD1 ± FIGURE 8 Legend Site Boundary Flight lines Goosander GD2 B 13/04/17 Initial Issue CD CC PS JM Rev. Date Purpose of revision Drawn Check'd Rev'd Appr'd Jacobs House, Shrewsbury Business Park, Sitka Drive, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LG, UK. Tel: +44 (0) Fax:+44 (0) Client Project Harryburn Wind Farm: Winter Bird Surveys 2014/15 Drawing Title Flight Lines for Goosander Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right 2014 Drawing Status A3 Jacobs No. Client No. Drawing No. Final 1:35,000 KU Fig08KU100500GDFlightlinesrevB DO NOT SCALE This drawing is not to be used in whole in or part other than for the intended purpose and project as defined on this drawing. Refer to the contract for full terms and conditions.

33 ± FIGURE 9 Legend Site Boundary Flight lines Red Kite KT3 KT2 KT1 KT5 KT4 KT6 KT8 KT7 B 13/04/17 Initial Issue CD CC PS JM Rev. Date Purpose of revision Drawn Check'd Rev'd Appr'd Jacobs House, Shrewsbury Business Park, Sitka Drive, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LG, UK. Tel: +44 (0) Fax:+44 (0) Client Project Harryburn Wind Farm: Winter Bird Surveys 2014/15 Drawing Title Flight Lines for Red Kite Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right 2014 Drawing Status A3 Jacobs No. Client No. Drawing No. Final 1:35,000 KU Fig09KU100500KTFlightlinesrevB DO NOT SCALE This drawing is not to be used in whole in or part other than for the intended purpose and project as defined on this drawing. Refer to the contract for full terms and conditions.

34 HH6 ± Legend FIGURE 10 Site Boundary Flight lines HH30 HH1 Hen Harrier HH9 HH4 HH7 HH5 HH31 HH34 HH3 HH26 HH32 HH11 HH28 HH33 HH16 HH15 HH23 HH10 HH12 HH21 HH22 HH19 HH29 HH12 HH20 HH17 HH13 HH40 HH37 HH39 HH38 HH35 HH42 B Rev. 13/04/17 Date Initial Issue Purpose of revision CD CC PS JM Drawn Check'd Rev'd Appr'd HH36 Jacobs House, Shrewsbury Business Park, Sitka Drive, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LG, UK. Tel: +44 (0) Fax:+44 (0) Client Project Harryburn Wind Farm: Winter Bird Surveys 2014/15 Drawing Title Flight Lines for Hen Harrier Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right 2014 Drawing Status A3 Jacobs No. Client No. Drawing No. Final 1:35,000 KU Fig10KU100500HHFlightlinesrevB DO NOT SCALE This drawing is not to be used in whole in or part other than for the intended purpose and project as defined on this drawing. Refer to the contract for full terms and conditions.

35 GI21 GI35 ± Legend FIGURE 11 Site Boundary Flight lines GI3 Goshawk GI38 GI7 GI36 GI4 GI8 GI37 GI5 GI6 GI39 GI34 GI33 GI23 GI24 GI24 GI22 GI41 GI25 GI40 GI16 GI11 GI30 GI26 GI28 GI27 GI42 GI9 GI10 GI29 GI32 GI15 GI14 GI19 GI18 GI17 GI43 GI45 B 13/04/17 Initial Issue CD CC PS JM Rev. Date Purpose of revision Drawn Check'd Rev'd Appr'd Jacobs House, Shrewsbury Business Park, Sitka Drive, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LG, UK. Tel: +44 (0) Fax:+44 (0) Client Project Harryburn Wind Farm: Winter Bird Surveys 2014/15 Drawing Title Flight Lines for Goshawk Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right 2014 Drawing Status A3 Jacobs No. Client No. Drawing No. Final 1:35,000 KU Fig11KU100500GIFlightlinesrevB DO NOT SCALE This drawing is not to be used in whole in or part other than for the intended purpose and project as defined on this drawing. Refer to the contract for full terms and conditions.

36 GP5 GP10 ± Legend FIGURE 12 Site Boundary Flight lines GP1a GP10 GP9 GP9 Golden Plover GP8 GP79 GP12 GP11 GP6 GP13 GP3 GP1 GP7 GP2 GP4 GP14 GP17 GP16 B Rev. 13/04/17 Date Initial Issue Purpose of revision CD CC PS JM Drawn Check'd Rev'd Appr'd Jacobs House, Shrewsbury Business Park, Sitka Drive, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LG, UK. Tel: +44 (0) Fax:+44 (0) Client Project Harryburn Wind Farm: Winter Bird Surveys 2014/15 Drawing Title Flight Lines for Golden Plover Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right 2014 Drawing Status A3 Jacobs No. Client No. Drawing No. Final 1:35,000 KU Fig12KU100500GPFlightlinesrevB DO NOT SCALE This drawing is not to be used in whole in or part other than for the intended purpose and project as defined on this drawing. Refer to the contract for full terms and conditions.

37 ± FIGURE 13 Legend Site Boundary Flight lines Lapwing L2 L1 B 13/04/17 Initial Issue CD CC PS JM Rev. Date Purpose of revision Drawn Check'd Rev'd Appr'd Jacobs House, Shrewsbury Business Park, Sitka Drive, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LG, UK. Tel: +44 (0) Fax:+44 (0) Client Project Harryburn Wind Farm: Winter Bird Surveys 2014/15 Drawing Title Flight Lines for Lapwing Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right 2014 Drawing Status A3 Jacobs No. Client No. Drawing No. Final 1:35,000 KU Fig13KU100500LFlightlinesrevB DO NOT SCALE This drawing is not to be used in whole in or part other than for the intended purpose and project as defined on this drawing. Refer to the contract for full terms and conditions.

38 SN1 ± FIGURE 14 Legend Site Boundary Species Snipe SN2 SN3 B 13/04/17 Initial Issue CD CC PS JM Rev. Date Purpose of revision Drawn Check'd Rev'd Appr'd Jacobs House, Shrewsbury Business Park, Sitka Drive, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LG, UK. Tel: +44 (0) Fax:+44 (0) Client Project Harryburn Wind Farm: Winter Bird Surveys 2014/15 Drawing Title Flight Lines for Snipe Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right 2014 Drawing Status A3 Jacobs No. Client No. Drawing No. Final 1:35,000 KU Fig14KU100500SNFlightlinesrevB DO NOT SCALE This drawing is not to be used in whole in or part other than for the intended purpose and project as defined on this drawing. Refer to the contract for full terms and conditions.

39 ± FIGURE 15 Legend Site Boundary Species Short-eared Owl SE1 B 13/04/17 Initial Issue CD CC PS JM Rev. Date Purpose of revision Drawn Check'd Rev'd Appr'd Jacobs House, Shrewsbury Business Park, Sitka Drive, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LG, UK. Tel: +44 (0) Fax:+44 (0) Client Project Harryburn Wind Farm: Winter Bird Surveys 2014/15 Drawing Title Flight Lines for Short-eared Owl Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right 2014 Drawing Status A3 Jacobs No. Client No. Drawing No. Final 1:35,000 KU Fig15KU100500SEFlightlinesrevB DO NOT SCALE This drawing is not to be used in whole in or part other than for the intended purpose and project as defined on this drawing. Refer to the contract for full terms and conditions.

40 ± K13 Legend Site Boundary Species K9 K1 8 K71 K54 K80 K56 K52 K5 2 K7 6 K52 K6 7 K5 5 K3 0 3 K5 9 K2 K26 K20 K7 0 K71 K19 K51 0 K5 K23 K49 2 K2 K21 4 K2 5 K2 4 K7 K7 5 K43 K64 K69 K40 K57 K51 K33 K60 K31 2 K4 K44 9 K5 K3 4 9 K5 K57 K35 0 K6 K72 K3 8 K4 8 8 K5 K78 K8 K36 K28 K1 2 K65 K4 7 K2 K46 K2 6 K1 1 K4 K61 K5 K37 K6 3 Kestrel 4 K1 K62 K17 FIGURE 16 4 K9 K8 2 8 K8 K9 1 1 K8 K53 C 13/04/17 Initial Issue Rev. Date Purpose of revision CD CC PS Drawn Check'd Rev'd JM Appr'd K8 7 K83 K85 2 K9 Jacobs House, Shrewsbury Business Park, Sitka Drive, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LG, UK. Tel: +44 (0) Fax:+44 (0) Client Project Harryburn Wind Farm: Winter Bird Surveys 2014/15 Drawing Title Flight Lines for Kestrel Drawing Status A3 1:35,000 Jacobs No. KU Client No. Draft for internal review DO NOT SCALE Drawing No. Fig16KU100500KFlightlinesrevC Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right 2014 This drawing is not to be used in whole in or part other than for the intended purpose and project as defined on this drawing. Refer to the contract for full terms and conditions.

41 ML5 ± FIGURE 17 Legend Site Boundary Species Merlin ML3 ML4 ML2 ML1 B 13/04/17 Initial Issue CD CC PS JM Rev. Date Purpose of revision Drawn Check'd Rev'd Appr'd Jacobs House, Shrewsbury Business Park, Sitka Drive, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LG, UK. Tel: +44 (0) Fax:+44 (0) Client Project Harryburn Wind Farm: Winter Bird Surveys 2014/15 Drawing Title Flight Lines for Merlin Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right 2014 Drawing Status A3 Jacobs No. Client No. Drawing No. Final 1:35,000 KU Fig17KU100500MLFlightlinesrevB DO NOT SCALE This drawing is not to be used in whole in or part other than for the intended purpose and project as defined on this drawing. Refer to the contract for full terms and conditions.

42 Site Boundary Species Peregrine Legend ± FIGURE C 13/04/17 Initial Issue Rev. Date Purpose of revision CD CC PS Drawn Check'd Rev'd JM Appr'd Jacobs House, Shrewsbury Business Park, Sitka Drive, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LG, UK. Tel: +44 (0) Fax:+44 (0) Client Project Harryburn Wind Farm: Winter Bird Surveys 2014/15 Drawing Title Flight Lines for Peregrine Drawing Status Final A3 1:35,000 Jacobs No. KU DO NOT SCALE Client No. Drawing No. Fig18KU100500FlightlinesrevC Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right 2014 This drawing is not to be used in whole in or part other than for the intended purpose and project as defined on this drawing. Refer to the contract for full terms and conditions.

Innogy Renewables UK Ltd i Harryburn Wind Farm: ES Technical Appendix 8.6: Bird Collision Modelling April 2017

Innogy Renewables UK Ltd i Harryburn Wind Farm: ES Technical Appendix 8.6: Bird Collision Modelling April 2017 Harryburn Wind Farm Technical Appendix 8.6 Bird Collision Modelling Ref: 405-06525-00001 April 2017 Ref: 405.06525.00001 Version No: Final April 2017 Innogy Renewables UK Ltd i 405.06525.00001 CONTENTS

More information

Meenbog Wind Farm Development. Post-construction Bird Monitoring Programme

Meenbog Wind Farm Development. Post-construction Bird Monitoring Programme Meenbog Wind Farm Development Post-construction Bird Monitoring Programme DOCUMENT DETAILS Client: Project title: Planree Ltd. Meenbog Wind Farm, Co, Donegal Project Number: 160502 Document Title: Doc.

More information

Farr wind farm: A review of displacement disturbance on dunlin arising from operational turbines

Farr wind farm: A review of displacement disturbance on dunlin arising from operational turbines Farr wind farm: A review of displacement disturbance on dunlin arising from operational turbines 2002-2015. Alan H Fielding and Paul F Haworth September 2015 Haworth Conservation Haworth Conservation Ltd

More information

Langholm - Newcastleton Hills SPA, SSSI. Castle Loch - Lochmaben SPA, Ramsar Castle Loch SSSI Castle And Hightae Lochs LNR.

Langholm - Newcastleton Hills SPA, SSSI. Castle Loch - Lochmaben SPA, Ramsar Castle Loch SSSI Castle And Hightae Lochs LNR. Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right 216 Scottish atural Heritage. Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right 216 Boundary 2 km Distance Band Special Protection

More information

Guidance note: Distribution of breeding birds in relation to upland wind farms

Guidance note: Distribution of breeding birds in relation to upland wind farms Guidance note: Distribution of breeding birds in relation to upland wind farms December 2009 Summary Impacts of wind farms on bird populations can occur through collisions, habitat loss, avoidance/barrier

More information

GORDONBUSH WINDFARM ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT FURTHER INFORMATION (2) NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY SEPTEMBER Page 0

GORDONBUSH WINDFARM ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT FURTHER INFORMATION (2) NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY SEPTEMBER Page 0 GORDONBUSH WINDFARM ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT FURTHER INFORMATION (2) NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY SEPTEMBER 2006 Page 0 A. INTRODUCTION B. BIRDS In June 2003, Scottish and Southern Energy applied for consent under

More information

Farr wind farm: A review of displacement disturbance on golden plover arising from operational turbines

Farr wind farm: A review of displacement disturbance on golden plover arising from operational turbines Farr wind farm: A review of displacement disturbance on golden plover arising from operational turbines 2005-2015. Alan H Fielding and Paul F Haworth September 2015 Haworth Conservation Haworth Conservation

More information

Short-eared Owl. Title Short-eared Owl

Short-eared Owl. Title Short-eared Owl Short-eared Owl Title Short-eared Owl 2006-2007 Description and Summary of Results Knowledge of the population size and trends of breeding Short-eared Owls Asio flammeus in Britain is poor and, although

More information

Assessing ornithological impacts associated with wind farm developments: surveying recommendations

Assessing ornithological impacts associated with wind farm developments: surveying recommendations Assessing ornithological impacts associated with wind farm developments: surveying recommendations This information note has been written to provide guidance to developers, Competent Authorities and others

More information

Impact of wind farms on birds and bats

Impact of wind farms on birds and bats Impact of wind farms on birds and bats Dr. Hermann Hötker Michael-Otto-Institut im NABU BirdLife Partner Germany Methods Disturbance and Displacement Collision mortality Repowering download: http://bergenhusen.nabu.de/bericht/voegelregenergien.pdf

More information

Target Species. 3 This includes Scottish Government guidance on how government policies for the conservation and enhancement of Scotland s

Target Species. 3 This includes Scottish Government guidance on how government policies for the conservation and enhancement of Scotland s 9 Ornithology Introduction and Overview 9.1 This chapter describes and evaluates the current ornithological interest within the proposed site and surrounding area and assesses the predicted effects of

More information

LOCH LEVEN NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE (NNR) Proposed Local Access Guidance

LOCH LEVEN NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE (NNR) Proposed Local Access Guidance LOCH LEVEN NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE (NNR) Proposed Local Access Guidance Summary This paper briefly outlines the rationale behind the proposed local access guidance for Loch Leven NNR. Introduction SNH

More information

Goole Fields Wind Farm, East Yorkshire: Construction Phase Bird Surveys Report to RWE Innogy Ltd

Goole Fields Wind Farm, East Yorkshire: Construction Phase Bird Surveys Report to RWE Innogy Ltd Goole Fields Wind Farm, East Yorkshire: Report to RWE Innogy Ltd Steve Percival, Tracey Percival and Tom Lowe Ecology Consulting, Swallow Ridge Barn, Old Cassop, Durham DH6 4QB Email: steve.percival@ecologyconsult.co.uk

More information

Eagle Observation Surveys Arkwright Summit Wind Project Chautauqua County, New York

Eagle Observation Surveys Arkwright Summit Wind Project Chautauqua County, New York Eagle Observation Surveys Arkwright Summit Wind Project Chautauqua County, New York Final Report May August 2013 Prepared for: EDP Renewables 52 James Street 4 th Floor Albany, New York 12207 Prepared

More information

Dispersed Waterbirds Survey

Dispersed Waterbirds Survey Dispersed Waterbirds Survey Title Dispersed Waterbird Survey 2002/03 Description and Summary of Results The main wetland sites are counted by the Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) Core Counts -- monthly counts

More information

HABITATS REGULATIONS ASSESSMENT St. Anne s on the Sea Neighbourhood Plan Addendum to Screening Opinion OCTOBER 2016

HABITATS REGULATIONS ASSESSMENT St. Anne s on the Sea Neighbourhood Plan Addendum to Screening Opinion OCTOBER 2016 HABITATS REGULATIONS ASSESSMENT St. Anne s on the Sea Neighbourhood Plan Addendum to Screening Opinion OCTOBER 2016 CONTACTS JO WEAVER Senior Ecologist dd +44 (0)1453 423124 m +44 (0)7809 549186 e jo.weaver@arcadis.com

More information

Ecological Impacts of Wind Farms: Global Studies. Are Wind Farms Hazardous to Birds and Bats? Stephen J. Ambrose

Ecological Impacts of Wind Farms: Global Studies. Are Wind Farms Hazardous to Birds and Bats? Stephen J. Ambrose Ecological Impacts of Wind Farms: Global Studies Are Wind Farms Hazardous to Birds and Bats? Stephen J. Ambrose Impact Phases Construction Phase: Habitat clearance Disturbances (noise, visual, dust etc.)

More information

A large-scale, multispecies assessment of avian mortality rates at onshore wind turbines in northern Germany (PROGRESS) T.

A large-scale, multispecies assessment of avian mortality rates at onshore wind turbines in northern Germany (PROGRESS) T. A large-scale, multispecies assessment of avian mortality rates at onshore wind turbines in northern Germany (PROGRESS) T. Grünkorn Modules and aims of PROGRESS Module 1: Field work: - search of collision

More information

Note: Some squares have continued to be monitored each year since the 2013 survey.

Note: Some squares have continued to be monitored each year since the 2013 survey. Woodcock 2013 Title Woodcock Survey 2013 Description and Summary of Results During much of the 20 th Century the Eurasian Woodcock Scolopax rusticola bred widely throughout Britain, with notable absences

More information

Wind farms and birds - the SSS Specificity

Wind farms and birds - the SSS Specificity Wind farms and birds - the SSS Specificity Experiences and recommendations for mitigation Marc Reichenbach 1 Possible impacts of wind turbines on birds have been discussed during the last 20 years Despite

More information

Appendix 7-6 Collision Risk Assessment. Proposed Ardderroo Wind Farm, Co. Galway

Appendix 7-6 Collision Risk Assessment. Proposed Ardderroo Wind Farm, Co. Galway Appendix 7-6 Collision Risk Assessment Proposed Ardderroo Wind Farm, Co. Galway DOCUMENT DETAILS Client: Project title: Ardderroo Wind Farm Ltd. Proposed Ardderroo Wind Farm, Co. Galway Project Number:

More information

6. Ornithology. Introduction. Scope of Assessment. Assessment Methodology. Planning. Baseline Characterisation. Study Area

6. Ornithology. Introduction. Scope of Assessment. Assessment Methodology. Planning. Baseline Characterisation. Study Area 6. Ornithology Introduction 6.1 This chapter describes and e valuates the current ornithological interest of the proposed wind farm at Aberarder (also referred to as the Proposal) and its surrounds, and

More information

Farr windfarm: A review of displacement disturbance on golden plover arising from operational turbines between

Farr windfarm: A review of displacement disturbance on golden plover arising from operational turbines between Farr windfarm: A review of displacement disturbance on golden plover arising from operational turbines between 2005-2009. Alan H Fielding and Paul F Haworth August 2010 Haworth Conservation Haworth Conservation

More information

RED GAP MOOR WIND FARM, HARTLEPOOL: A FORMAL RESPONSE TO A PLANNING APPLICATION BY B.T.

RED GAP MOOR WIND FARM, HARTLEPOOL: A FORMAL RESPONSE TO A PLANNING APPLICATION BY B.T. RED GAP MOOR WIND FARM, HARTLEPOOL: A FORMAL RESPONSE TO A PLANNING APPLICATION BY B.T. Prepared by TEESMOUTH BIRD CLUB Teesmouth Bird Club Registered Charity No 508850 HIGH VOLTS WIND FARM, NEAR ELWICK

More information

Natural Heritage Zones Bird Population Estimates SWBSG Commissioned Report Number: 1504

Natural Heritage Zones Bird Population Estimates SWBSG Commissioned Report Number: 1504 Natural Heritage Zones Bird Population Estimates SWBSG Commissioned Report Number: 1504 i Natural Heritage Zones Bird Population Estimates Commissioned Report No.: SWBSG_1504 Project no: 1403 Contractor:

More information

Work Plan for Pre-Construction Avian and Bat Surveys

Work Plan for Pre-Construction Avian and Bat Surveys Work Plan for Pre-Construction Avian and Bat Surveys, Steuben County, New York Prepared For: EverPower Wind Holdings, Inc. 1251 Waterfront Place, 3rd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Prepared By: Stantec Consulting

More information

Appendix 9.A Vantage point survey report

Appendix 9.A Vantage point survey report Appendix 9.A Vantage point survey report l:\data\projects\ea-210\24421 winwick wind farm (sub file)\24421 winwick es final.doc Entec UK Limited May 2010 l:\data\projects\ea-210\24421 winwick wind farm

More information

Appendix 9.A Winter Vantage Point Survey Report

Appendix 9.A Winter Vantage Point Survey Report Appendix 9.A Winter Vantage Point Survey Report Entec UK Limited Entec UK Limited Kelmarsh Windfarm Winter Bird Survey April 2008 Client Job Name Report title File reference E.ON Renewables Ltd Kelmarsh

More information

Northampton Washlands: Frequently Asked Questions

Northampton Washlands: Frequently Asked Questions Northampton Washlands: Frequently Asked Questions Site Significance 1 Why is the site important for wildlife? 2 Why are over wintering birds of such high conservation importance? 3 What are the issues

More information

Bird Assessment as part of an Environmental Statement for the proposed Silverbirch Wind Farm, Co. Kerry

Bird Assessment as part of an Environmental Statement for the proposed Silverbirch Wind Farm, Co. Kerry Bird Assessment as part of an Environmental Statement for the proposed Silverbirch Wind Farm, Co. Kerry Long Strand, Castlefreke, Clonakilty, County Cork Telephone 00 353 2388 40665 or 00 353 87 904 2383

More information

Meenbog Windfarm EIAR Co. Donegal. Birds Technical Appendix 7.1

Meenbog Windfarm EIAR Co. Donegal. Birds Technical Appendix 7.1 Meenbog Windfarm EIAR Co. Donegal Birds Technical Appendix 7.1 Appendix 7.1 Contents Table 1: Target Species... 3 Table 2: All Species Recorded... 4 2 Table 1: Target Species Species Latin Name Rationale

More information

ASSESSING SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACTS FROM ONSHORE WINDFARMS ON BIRDS OUTWITH DESIGNATED AREAS July 2006

ASSESSING SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACTS FROM ONSHORE WINDFARMS ON BIRDS OUTWITH DESIGNATED AREAS July 2006 Guidance ASSESSING SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACTS FROM ONSHORE WINDFARMS ON BIRDS OUTWITH DESIGNATED AREAS July 2006 Paragraph 1 Scope and purpose 7 Introduction and background 11 Species priorities Table 1a

More information

Ornithological survey of a proposed wind farm site at Hill of Nigg

Ornithological survey of a proposed wind farm site at Hill of Nigg BTO Research Report No. 375 Ornithological survey of a proposed wind farm site at Hill of Nigg A report by the British Trust for Ornithology under contract to Shell WindEnergy Ltd. Authors Dan Chamberlain,

More information

Krnovo Wind Farm. Bird Survey Report (November February 2016) March Akuo Energy

Krnovo Wind Farm. Bird Survey Report (November February 2016) March Akuo Energy Bird Survey Report November 2015 February 2016) March 2016 Akuo Energy 353617 EVT EMP 004 A Bird Survey Report Krnovo Wind Farm November 2015 February 2016) Bird Survey Report November 2015 February 2016)

More information

Greenlaw Mountain Hawk Watch Fall 2014

Greenlaw Mountain Hawk Watch Fall 2014 Greenlaw Mountain Hawk Watch Fall 2014 Another season has come to an end. Much was learned, volunteer participation remained strong and several rarities were recorded including two new raptor species.

More information

Bird Sensitivity Mapping for wind energy developments in Ireland Development & Implementation of the mapping tool. birdwatchireland.

Bird Sensitivity Mapping for wind energy developments in Ireland Development & Implementation of the mapping tool. birdwatchireland. Bird Sensitivity Mapping for wind energy developments in Ireland Development & Implementation of the mapping tool birdwatchireland.ie Guidance document Detailed guidance document Requirement for mapping

More information

SPECIES ACTION PLAN. Rhinolophus ferrumequinum 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CURRENT STATUS 3 CURRENT FACTORS AFFECTING 4 CURRENT ACTION

SPECIES ACTION PLAN. Rhinolophus ferrumequinum 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CURRENT STATUS 3 CURRENT FACTORS AFFECTING 4 CURRENT ACTION GREATER HORSESHOE BAT Rhinolophus ferrumequinum Hampshire Biodiversity Partnership 1 INTRODUCTION The greater horseshoe bat has been identified by the UK Biodiversity steering group report as a species

More information

Site Name. Bird Dimensions Species Hen harrier = data input required length (m) 0.55 = model calculates value wing span (m) 1.

Site Name. Bird Dimensions Species Hen harrier = data input required length (m) 0.55 = model calculates value wing span (m) 1. Site Name Loch Urr Bird Dimensions Species Hen harrier = data input required length (m) 0.55 = model calculates value wing span (m) 1.4 speed (m/sec) 8 Turbine Dimensions Height of tower (m) 80 Blade length

More information

The Big Farmland Bird Count Information Sheet

The Big Farmland Bird Count Information Sheet The Big Farmland Bird Count Information Sheet 1 The aim of the Big Farmland Bird Count is to help raise awareness of the important role that farmers play in the survival of farmland bird populations. It

More information

APPENDIX A ANNUAL COMPLIANCE REPORT CONDITION REQUIREMENTS CONDITION 4.0

APPENDIX A ANNUAL COMPLIANCE REPORT CONDITION REQUIREMENTS CONDITION 4.0 APPENDIX A ANNUAL COMPLIANCE REPORT CONDITION REQUIREMENTS CONDITION 4.0 Condition 4: Migratory Birds 4.1.1 The Proponent shall carry out all phases of the Designated Project in a manner that avoids harming

More information

NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY REPORT ON PEAK DISTRICT BIRD OF PREY INITIATIVE

NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY REPORT ON PEAK DISTRICT BIRD OF PREY INITIATIVE NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY REPORT ON PEAK DISTRICT BIRD OF PREY INITIATIVE 2012-2015 Background In 2011, following concerns about declining populations of several birds of prey, reported instances of known

More information

Small and Large Bird Surveys: Adam s Point Proposed Wind Energy Site Final Report

Small and Large Bird Surveys: Adam s Point Proposed Wind Energy Site Final Report Small and Large Bird Surveys: Adam s Point Proposed Wind Energy Site 2013-2014 - Final Report Prepared By: Daria A. Hyde and Michael A. Sanders Michigan Natural Features Inventory P.O. Box, 13036 Lansing,

More information

FORTH CROSSING BILL OBJECTION 88 RSPB SCOTLAND FORTH REPLACEMENT CROSSING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT

FORTH CROSSING BILL OBJECTION 88 RSPB SCOTLAND FORTH REPLACEMENT CROSSING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT FORTH CROSSING BILL OBJECTION 88 RSPB SCOTLAND FORTH REPLACEMENT CROSSING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT We refer to the above document which has been produced by Jacobs Arup on behalf of Transport Scotland.

More information

Appendix F: Wintering Bird Survey Methods and Results

Appendix F: Wintering Bird Survey Methods and Results Andershaw to 132kV Overhead Line Appendices F-1 Appendix F: Wintering Bird Survey Methods and Results Survey Methods The survey methodology used in this study is based on Survey Methods for Use in Assessment

More information

East Anglia TWO and East Anglia ONE North. Summary and Approach to Site Selection

East Anglia TWO and East Anglia ONE North. Summary and Approach to Site Selection East Anglia TWO and East Anglia ONE North Summary and Approach to Site Selection 1 Introduction ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) has recently concluded work in order to inform our onshore site selection

More information

POST-CONSTRUCTION WILDLIFE MONITORING AT THE ATLANTIC CITY UTILITIES AUTHORITY- JERSEY ATLANTIC WIND POWER FACILITY

POST-CONSTRUCTION WILDLIFE MONITORING AT THE ATLANTIC CITY UTILITIES AUTHORITY- JERSEY ATLANTIC WIND POWER FACILITY POST-CONSTRUCTION WILDLIFE MONITORING AT THE ATLANTIC CITY UTILITIES AUTHORITY- JERSEY ATLANTIC WIND POWER FACILITY PROJECT STATUS REPORT IV Submitted to: New Jersey Board of Public Utilities New Jersey

More information

The Big Farmland Bird Count Information Sheet

The Big Farmland Bird Count Information Sheet The aim of the Big Farmland Bird Count is to help raise awareness of the important role that farmers play in the survival of farmland bird populations. It will provide an opportunity for farmers to actually

More information

APPENDIX 11.2 BRENT GEESE SURVEY REPORT

APPENDIX 11.2 BRENT GEESE SURVEY REPORT APPENDIX 11.2 BRENT GEESE SURVEY REPORT Light-bellied Brent Goose presence on Alfie Byrne Road Green Space and Belcamp Park in Dublin City along route corridor for proposed aviation fuel pipeline SUMMARY

More information

BULGARIAN SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS

BULGARIAN SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS BULGARIAN SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS Observation of autumn migration of soaring birds in Bulgaria in 2004 in terms of identification of bottleneck IBAs to be included in the European Ecological

More information

Report to Inform an Appropriate Assessment for the Forth Islands and Imperial Dock Lock, Leith SPAs. Appendix B Survey Methods and Survey Effort

Report to Inform an Appropriate Assessment for the Forth Islands and Imperial Dock Lock, Leith SPAs. Appendix B Survey Methods and Survey Effort Report to Inform an Appropriate Assessment for the Forth Islands and Imperial Dock Lock, Leith SPAs Appendix B Methods and Effort November 2009 No part of this report may be copied or reproduced by any

More information

ESPOO hearing. Danish Energy Agency TECHNICAL NOTE 2 NEARSHORE WIND FARMS: OMOE SOUTH AND JAM- MERLAND BAY

ESPOO hearing. Danish Energy Agency TECHNICAL NOTE 2 NEARSHORE WIND FARMS: OMOE SOUTH AND JAM- MERLAND BAY The Danish Energy Agency ESPOO hearing TECHNICAL NOTE 2 NEARSHORE WIND FARMS: OMOE SOUTH AND JAM- MERLAND BAY Client Consultant Danish Energy Agency Amaliegade 44 DK-1256 Copenhagen K Att.: Søren Keller

More information

Site Improvement Plan. Bowland Fells SPA. Improvement Programme for England's Natura 2000 Sites (IPENS) Planning for the Future

Site Improvement Plan. Bowland Fells SPA. Improvement Programme for England's Natura 2000 Sites (IPENS) Planning for the Future Improvement Programme for England's Natura 2000 Sites (IPENS) Planning for the Future Site Improvement Plan Bowland Fells Site Improvement Plans (SIPs) have been developed for each Natura 2000 site in

More information

Winter Skylarks 1997/98

Winter Skylarks 1997/98 Winter Skylarks 1997/98 Title Winter Skylarks 1997/98 Description and Summary of Results Numbers of breeding Skylarks Alauda arvensis declined by 58% in lowland British farmland between 1975 and 1994 but

More information

Chokecherry and Sierra Madre Wind Energy Project

Chokecherry and Sierra Madre Wind Energy Project Chokecherry and Sierra Madre Wind Energy Project Intensive Avian Protection Planning Avian Protection Summary In 2010, PCW initiated a collaborative process with BLM, USFWS, and Wyoming Game and Fish Department

More information

Appendix 8.F Additional Great Crested Newt Survey 2009

Appendix 8.F Additional Great Crested Newt Survey 2009 Appendix 8.F Additional Great Crested Newt Survey 2009 Technical Note 1 Proposed Kelmarsh Wind Farm Additional Great Crested Newt Survey 2009 1. Introduction Entec UK Ltd (Entec) was commissioned by E.ON

More information

Boa Vista Wind Farm Ponta do Sol

Boa Vista Wind Farm Ponta do Sol Boa Vista Wind Farm Ponta do Sol COLLISION RISK ASSESSMENT REPORT Supplementary Environmental Information Version 2 Final 5 December 2009 Boa Vista Wind Farm Ponta do Sol COLLISION RISK ASSESSMENT REPORT

More information

RSPB CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION SCIENCE

RSPB CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION SCIENCE No.15 Renewable energy and conservation science RSPB CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION SCIENCE David J Slater (rspb-images.com) Where science comes to life RSPB CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION SCIENCE While the RSPB is

More information

THE MERSEY GATEWAY PROJECT (MERSEY GATEWAY BRIDGE) AVIAN ECOLOGY SUMMARY PROOF OF EVIDENCE OF. Paul Oldfield

THE MERSEY GATEWAY PROJECT (MERSEY GATEWAY BRIDGE) AVIAN ECOLOGY SUMMARY PROOF OF EVIDENCE OF. Paul Oldfield HBC/14/3S THE MERSEY GATEWAY PROJECT (MERSEY GATEWAY BRIDGE) AVIAN ECOLOGY SUMMARY PROOF OF EVIDENCE OF Paul Oldfield 1 1 DESCRIPTION OF THE BIRDLIFE IN THE UPPER MERSEY ESTUARY LOCAL WILDLIFE SITE 1.1

More information

WWT/JNCC/SNH Goose & Swan Monitoring Programme survey results 2005/06

WWT/JNCC/SNH Goose & Swan Monitoring Programme survey results 2005/06 1. Abundance WWT/JNCC/SNH Goose & Swan Monitoring Programme survey results 2005/06 Whooper swan Cygnus cygnus The fifth international census of Whooper Swans wintering in Britain, Ireland and Iceland was

More information

HART QUARRY EXTENSION COMMENTS BY TEESMOUTH BIRD CLUB ON A PLANNING APPLICATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT BY HART AGGREGATES LIMITED

HART QUARRY EXTENSION COMMENTS BY TEESMOUTH BIRD CLUB ON A PLANNING APPLICATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT BY HART AGGREGATES LIMITED HART QUARRY EXTENSION COMMENTS BY TEESMOUTH BIRD CLUB ON A PLANNING APPLICATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT BY HART AGGREGATES LIMITED JUVENILE PEREGRINE, CLEVELAND (2007) Ian Forrest TBC/RPT027/ECP Teesmouth

More information

Wintering Corn Buntings

Wintering Corn Buntings Wintering Corn Buntings Title Wintering Corn Bunting 1992/93 Description and Summary of Results The Corn Bunting Emberiza calandra is one of a number of farmland birds which showed a marked decline in

More information

OTTER & BIRDS: IMPACT ASSESSMENT CONTENTS

OTTER & BIRDS: IMPACT ASSESSMENT CONTENTS THE HOY COMMUNITY WIND TURBINE OTTER & BIRDS OTTER & BIRDS: IMPACT ASSESSMENT CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 SCOPE OF REPORT. 1 1.2 SITE DESCRIPTION AND CONTEXT 1.2.1 Brief site description. 1 1.2.2 Nature

More information

PEAK DISTRICT BIRD OF PREY INITIATIVE REPORT

PEAK DISTRICT BIRD OF PREY INITIATIVE REPORT Project Overview PEAK DISTRICT BIRD OF PREY INITIATIVE - 2018 REPORT Five leading land management and conservation organisations in the Peak District National Park got together in 2011 to develop an initiative,

More information

Draft Environmental Statement Volume 3 Appendices Part 3 of 11

Draft Environmental Statement Volume 3 Appendices Part 3 of 11 Draft Environmental Statement Volume 3 Appendices Part 3 of 11 Brechfa Forest Connection Project November 2014 Contents Appendix 3.1 Appendix 3.2 Appendix 6.1 Appendix 7.1 Appendix 9.1 Appendix 9.2 Appendix

More information

Thanet Offshore Wind Farm Ornithological Monitoring

Thanet Offshore Wind Farm Ornithological Monitoring HASKONING UK LTD. ENVIRONMENT Thanet Offshore Wind Farm Ornithological Monitoring 2012-2013 Thanet Offshore Wind Limited July 2013 Final Report XXXX A COMPANY OF HASKONING UK LTD. ENVIRONMENT Rightwell

More information

United States Department of the Interior

United States Department of the Interior United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New England Field Office 70 Commercial Street, Suite 300 Concord, Nil 03301-5087 http://www.fws. gov/newengland Environmental Division

More information

Greenlaw Mountain Hawk Watch Fall 2012

Greenlaw Mountain Hawk Watch Fall 2012 Greenlaw Mountain Hawk Watch Fall 2012 Our fourth season of data collection has been completed. There were numerous exciting moments and our season total was the second highest on record. Single-day high

More information

CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ON MIGRATORY BIRDS IN POLAND

CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ON MIGRATORY BIRDS IN POLAND CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ON MIGRATORY BIRDS IN POLAND Dr. Grzegorz Rąkowski Institute of Environmental Protection National Research Institute Warsaw, Poland UNEP/CMS Workshop Towards a CMS Programme of Work

More information

INYANDA ROODEPLAAT WIND FARM, EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA: BIRD SURVEYS UPDATE AUGUST 2015 JULY 2016

INYANDA ROODEPLAAT WIND FARM, EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA: BIRD SURVEYS UPDATE AUGUST 2015 JULY 2016 INYANDA ROODEPLAAT WIND FARM, EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA: BIRD SURVEYS UPDATE AUGUST 2015 JULY 2016 Report to Newcombe Wind Developments Black Harrier Steve Percival Steve Percival, Tracey Percival, Adri

More information

Great Created Newt Survey Letter Report Project Code A Barrowcroft Wood, Bradley Hall Date: July 2012

Great Created Newt Survey Letter Report Project Code A Barrowcroft Wood, Bradley Hall Date: July 2012 Great Created Newt Survey Letter Report Project Code A071725-5 Site: Barrowcroft Wood, Bradley Hall Date: July 2012 Background WYG Environment was commissioned by HIMOR in April 2012 to undertake great

More information

Memorandum. To: Heritage Wind, LLC. From: Justin Zoladz. Date: October 30, Re: 2017 Spring Migratory Raptor Survey Results

Memorandum. To: Heritage Wind, LLC. From: Justin Zoladz. Date: October 30, Re: 2017 Spring Migratory Raptor Survey Results To: From: Justin Zoladz Date: Re: 2017 Spring Migratory Raptor Survey Results 1 Project Description (Heritage) is developing the Heritage Wind Project (Project) in the town of Barre, Orleans County, New

More information

Fairfield s Migrating Birds. Ian Nieduszynski

Fairfield s Migrating Birds. Ian Nieduszynski Fairfield s Migrating Birds Ian Nieduszynski Why Migrate? Bird migration is a regular seasonal movement between breeding and wintering grounds, undertaken by many species of birds. Migration, which carries

More information

Calendar view of Please see below the various birdwatching, wildlife & photography group tours we are offering throughout 2014.

Calendar view of Please see below the various birdwatching, wildlife & photography group tours we are offering throughout 2014. Calendar view of 2014 Please see below the various birdwatching, wildlife & photography group s we are offering throughout 2014. The group s shown on the calendar breakdown into, Scotland, Spain & India

More information

Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project (FERC No ) Waterbird Migration, Breeding, and Habitat Use Study Plan Section 10.15

Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project (FERC No ) Waterbird Migration, Breeding, and Habitat Use Study Plan Section 10.15 (FERC No. 14241) Waterbird Migration, Breeding, and Habitat Use Study Plan Section 10.15 Initial Study Report Part C: Executive Summary and Section 7 Prepared for Prepared by ABR, Inc. Environmental Research

More information

PART FIVE: Grassland and Field Habitat Management

PART FIVE: Grassland and Field Habitat Management PART FIVE: Grassland and Field Habitat Management PAGE 64 15. GRASSLAND HABITAT MANAGEMENT Some of Vermont s most imperiled birds rely on the fields that many Vermonters manage as part of homes and farms.

More information

REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF CITY OPERATIONS AGENDA ITEM: 7 PORTFOLIO: TRANSPORT, PLANNING & SUSTAINABILITY (COUNCILLOR RAMESH PATEL)

REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF CITY OPERATIONS AGENDA ITEM: 7 PORTFOLIO: TRANSPORT, PLANNING & SUSTAINABILITY (COUNCILLOR RAMESH PATEL) CITY OF CARDIFF COUNCIL CYNGOR DINAS CAERDYDD CABINET MEETING: 14 JULY 2016 CARDIFF STATUE AND MONUMENT PROTOCOL REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF CITY OPERATIONS AGENDA ITEM: 7 PORTFOLIO: TRANSPORT, PLANNING & SUSTAINABILITY

More information

Wildlife monitoring in Cyprus. Nicolaos Kassinis Game and Fauna Service (GFS)

Wildlife monitoring in Cyprus. Nicolaos Kassinis Game and Fauna Service (GFS) Wildlife monitoring in Cyprus Nicolaos Kassinis Game and Fauna Service (GFS) Game and Fauna Service The Game and Fauna Service (GFS) of the Ministry of Interior is responsible for wildlife conservation

More information

Appendix 9.C Summer Vantage Point Survey Report

Appendix 9.C Summer Vantage Point Survey Report Appendix 9.C Summer Vantage Point Survey Report Entec UK Limited Entec UK Limited Kelmarsh Windfarm Summer (Vantage Point) Bird Survey November 2008 Client Job Name Report title File reference E.ON Renewables

More information

Environmental Issues and Wind Energy Development in Egypt

Environmental Issues and Wind Energy Development in Egypt ecoda Environmental Consulting Dr. Thorsten Zegula Environmental Issues and Wind Energy Development in Egypt ecoda Environmental Consulting, Dr. Bergen & Fritz GbR Ruinenstr. 33, 44287 Dortmund, Germany

More information

WindWise Education. 2 nd. T ransforming the Energy of Wind into Powerful Minds. editi. A Curriculum for Grades 6 12

WindWise Education. 2 nd. T ransforming the Energy of Wind into Powerful Minds. editi. A Curriculum for Grades 6 12 WindWise Education T ransforming the Energy of Wind into Powerful Minds A Curriculum for Grades 6 12 Notice Except for educational use by an individual teacher in a classroom setting this work may not

More information

Site Improvement Plan. Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SPA. Improvement Programme for England's Natura 2000 Sites (IPENS) Planning for the Future

Site Improvement Plan. Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SPA. Improvement Programme for England's Natura 2000 Sites (IPENS) Planning for the Future Improvement Programme for England's Natura 2000 Sites (IPENS) Planning for the Future Site Improvement Plan Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits Site Improvement Plans (SIPs) have been developed for each Natura

More information

ASTLEY MOSS. by Ian McKerchar. Typical mossland habitat on Astley Moss (Ian McKerchar)

ASTLEY MOSS. by Ian McKerchar. Typical mossland habitat on Astley Moss (Ian McKerchar) ASTLEY MOSS by Ian McKerchar Typical mossland habitat on Astley Moss (Ian McKerchar) Astley Moss is one of the few remnant lowland mosses remaining in the county. It has undergone much management and restoration

More information

Changes in upland bird numbers and distribution in the Berwyn Special Protection Area, North Wales between 1983 and 2012

Changes in upland bird numbers and distribution in the Berwyn Special Protection Area, North Wales between 1983 and 2012 GAME & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION TRUST Changes in upland bird numbers and distribution in the Berwyn Special Protection Area, North Wales between 1983 and 2012 Philip Warren & David Baines June 2012 (revised

More information

Uptake of BirdLife South Africa/ EWT Best Practice Guidelines for Bird and Wind Energy

Uptake of BirdLife South Africa/ EWT Best Practice Guidelines for Bird and Wind Energy Uptake of BirdLife South Africa/ EWT Best Practice Guidelines for Bird and Wind Energy By Samantha Ralston, BirdLife South Africa (energy@birdlife.org.za) Working towards global acceptance and application

More information

Prepared For: Prepared by:

Prepared For: Prepared by: WOLFE ISLAND WIND PLANT POST-CONSTRUCTION FOLLOW- UP PLAN BIRD AND BAT RESOURCES MONITORING REPORT NO. 5 JANUARY - JUNE 2011 File No. 160960494 Prepared For: TransAlta Corporation s wholly owned subsidiary

More information

APPENDIX 15.6 DORMOUSE SURVEY

APPENDIX 15.6 DORMOUSE SURVEY APPENDIX 15.6 DORMOUSE SURVEY Picket Piece - Dormouse Nut Search Report Wates Development Limited December 2009 12260671 Dormouse report QM Issue/revision Issue 1 Revision 1 Revision 2 Revision 3 Remarks

More information

Humber Management Scheme. Fact sheet: Wintering and passage birds

Humber Management Scheme. Fact sheet: Wintering and passage birds Humber Management Scheme Fact sheet: Wintering and passage birds Introduction The Humber Estuary plays an international role in bird migration and is one of the most important wetland sites in the UK.

More information

Wind energy: Possible threats to an endangered natural habitat in Izmir (Turkey)

Wind energy: Possible threats to an endangered natural habitat in Izmir (Turkey) Strasbourg, 28 February 2017 T-PVS/Files (2017) 5 [files05e_2017.docx] CONVENTION ON THE CONSERVATION OF EUROPEAN WILDLIFE AND NATURAL HABITATS Standing Committee 37 th meeting Strasbourg, 5-8 December

More information

ADDITIONAL BROLGA ASSESSMENT

ADDITIONAL BROLGA ASSESSMENT DUNDONNELL WIND FARM ADDITIONAL BROLGA ASSESSMENT JUNE 2014 TO AUGUST 2015 Trustpower Australia Pty Ltd Suite 5 61 63 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn, VIC 3123 P.O. Box 337, Camberwell, VIC 3124 Ph. (03) 9815

More information

SPECIES ACTION PLAN. Barbastella barbastellus 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CURRENT STATUS 3 CURRENT FACTORS AFFECTING BARBASTELLE BATS 4 CURRENT ACTION

SPECIES ACTION PLAN. Barbastella barbastellus 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CURRENT STATUS 3 CURRENT FACTORS AFFECTING BARBASTELLE BATS 4 CURRENT ACTION BARBASTELLE BAT Barbastella barbastellus Hampshire Biodiversity Partnership 1 INTRODUCTION The barbastelle bat is considered to be rare both in the UK 1 and throughout its range. The barbastelle bat has

More information

Instructions for Defining and Conducting a Winter Raptor Survey

Instructions for Defining and Conducting a Winter Raptor Survey Instructions for Defining and Conducting a Winter Raptor Survey Route Selection To take advantage of your knowledge of the area, we leave the choice of route and route length to you. Choose a route that

More information

Eurasian Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) wintering in Portugal: recent trend and estimates

Eurasian Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) wintering in Portugal: recent trend and estimates Eurasian Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) wintering in Portugal: recent trend and estimates Domingos Leitão Sociedade Portuguesa para o Estudo das Aves Juan M. Varela Simó Lisboa September 2005 SPEA

More information

CHAPTER 11 PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN APPROVAL PROCESS

CHAPTER 11 PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN APPROVAL PROCESS CHAPTER 11 PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN APPROVAL PROCESS 11.01.00 Preliminary Site Plan Approval 11.01.01 Intent and Purpose 11.01.02 Review 11.01.03 Application 11.01.04 Development Site to be Unified 11.01.05

More information

W-S3: EAGLE AND RAPTOR NEST STUDY - DRAFT

W-S3: EAGLE AND RAPTOR NEST STUDY - DRAFT W-S3: EAGLE AND RAPTOR NEST STUDY - DRAFT INTRODUCTION The (AEA) is preparing a License Application that will be submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric

More information

Avinor Activities since last meeting, results from Risk analysis bird and wildlife control

Avinor Activities since last meeting, results from Risk analysis bird and wildlife control Avinor Activities since last meeting, results from Risk analysis bird and wildlife control D. Paton s model «Bird Risk Assessment Model for Airports and Aerodromes» (2010) used with some adaptions This

More information

Step-by-Step Instructions for Documenting Compliance on the Bald Eagle Form For WSDOT s On-Call Consultants

Step-by-Step Instructions for Documenting Compliance on the Bald Eagle Form For WSDOT s On-Call Consultants Introduction Step-by-Step Instructions for Documenting Compliance on the Bald Eagle Form For WSDOT s On-Call Consultants WSDOT Environmental Services Office Updated June 2011 This form is intended to document

More information

Ulster Wildlife Barn Owl Survey Report 2014

Ulster Wildlife Barn Owl Survey Report 2014 Barn Owl Survey 2014 Introduction On the whole 2014 has been a good year for barn owls in Britain and Ireland, with successful fledging being reported throughout. The Barn Owl Trust and Colin Shawyer from

More information

Sauvie Island Wildlife Area BCS number: 47-28

Sauvie Island Wildlife Area BCS number: 47-28 Sauvie Island Wildlife Area BCS number: 47-28 Site description author(s) Mark Nebeker, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Sauvie Island Wildlife Area Manager Primary contact for this site Mark Nebeker,

More information

Point Grey Tidal Marsh Project Standwatch Surveys February 20, 2014 to March 26, 2014

Point Grey Tidal Marsh Project Standwatch Surveys February 20, 2014 to March 26, 2014 Suite 250 1380 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H3 T: 604.669.0424 F: 604.669.0430 hemmera.com Point Grey Tidal Marsh Project Standwatch Surveys February 20, 2014 to March 26, 2014 Report Date July 22,

More information

Hawk Migration Studies by Southeastern Michigan Raptor Research at the Detroit River Mouth: A Basic Look

Hawk Migration Studies by Southeastern Michigan Raptor Research at the Detroit River Mouth: A Basic Look Hawk Migration Studies by Southeastern Michigan Raptor Research at the Detroit River Mouth: A Basic Look Paul Cypher Southeastern Michigan Raptor Research 1983: Started as a volunteerstaffed hawkwatch

More information