do the windmills kill birds?
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Windmills kill anywhere from 234,000 to 328,000 birds a year, according to a study by federal scientists. ... A USA Today review of the study noted that collisions with cell and radio towers cause an estimated 6.8 million deaths, while cats kill a staggering 1.4 billion to 3.7 billion birds a year.
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There also some *cons* when it comes to wind energy: Wind turbines are a potential threat to wildlife such as birds and bats. Deforestation to set up a wind farm creates an environmental impact. Noise is a complaint with many wind farms that are close to communities. Some people find wind farms to be unsightly.
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Land wind turbines were responsible for over 200,000 bird deaths while collisions from building glass are estimated to be responsible for nearly 600 million bird deaths. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service did not provide estimates for deaths resulting from offshore wind turbines.
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It is not necessary to kill these animals as their effect is minor. The most significant tropical predators to be avoided are ants, hornets and wasps, and the honey badger. Ants can be especially damaging to honey bees in the tropics and can destroy entire colonies very quickly.
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A: If there is a large infestation of bagworms on an evergreen tree, it is indeed possible for them to kill the tree if the defoliation is severe. Bagworms can be a problem on deciduous trees as well, but they typically do not kill them.
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Historically, windmills in Holland served many purposes. The most important probably was pumping water out of the lowlands and back into the rivers beyond the dikes so that the land could be farmed. In the fourteenth century, hollow-post mills were used to drive scoop wheels to drain the wetlands.
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These unnatural occurrences include the sky becoming dark during the middle of the day, a lesser owl killing a mighty falcon, Duncan's horses breaking out of their stalls and killing one another, and the violent weather destroying homes. All of these occurrences represent nature's discontent with Duncan's death.
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The Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 provides protection for Barn Owls and most other wild bird species in England, Scotland and Wales. The eggs and nests of most bird species are also protected. Specifically, under Part 1, Section 1 (1), it is an offence to intentionally: ... Kill, injure or take** any* wild bird.
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I've had rats kill my ducklings and attack one of my pigeons (the rat took one of his legs off clean). As long as the ducks are large they should be fine.
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It's not just a superstition – a bird hitting your car windscreen really is an omen of death. No, not for you, but for the poor bird. It's estimated that at least 80 million birds are killed this way every year in the United States alone. ... After all, birds are often pretty good at getting out of the way.
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However, blue jays have also been known to attack or kill other smaller birds, and foliage-roosting bat species such as Eastern red bats. ... Additionally, the blue jay may raid other birds' nests, stealing eggs, chicks, and nests.
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In a lawn mowed too short, ant nests are very visible. Small ant nests like those of the yellow meadow ant and the pavement ant don't destroy grass: it will grow perfectly well despite their presence and in fact, possibly even better, as ants help aerate the soil. ... Get rid of the ants and bird visits will drop. Too bad!
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If they attack your flock at all, it will probably be an attack of opportunity on chicks, very small bantams or very young birds. They may also be sneaky and try to steal eggs. They are very unlikely to attack adult chickens. ... The truth is that crows are fairly unlikely predators--even for your young birds or eggs.
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Band-tailed Pigeons can be found in the damp forests of West Elizabeth. Their omnivorous diet includes berries, grains, fruits, shrubs, pine nuts, and insects. An effective way to kill or wound a pigeon is with a Bow with Small Game Arrows. Their feathers can be used for crafting, and the carcasses can be sold.
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Because they are a federally protected species, it is illegal to harm or kill them, although property owners experiencing a vulture infestation may apply for a federal kill permit. The local vulture problem has become more pronounced, in Fenwick's estimation.
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The bird kills mark the latest instance in which the quest for clean energy sometimes has inadvertent environmental harm. Solar farms have been criticized for their impacts on desert tortoises, and wind farms have killed birds, including numerous raptors.
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Scientists in America have made a special wind tunnel to make it easier to study the way that tiny birds fly in windy weather. ... The wind tunnel makes strong gusts in a small space, so the birds can fly against it without actually going anywhere. The scientists film them in super slow-motion to watch how they move.