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Originally Posted by Ted Pearson 
I agree about the birds and would like to see some actual data on what and how many birds are actually being killed by windmills. Too often we are quick to believe any assertion that spews out of someone’s pie-hole without some type of proof being provided. .
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I've posted several links above Ted. Sadly, many people 'spew' stuff out of their 'pie-holes' without doing any research first!
The British windfarm installations are still relatively small cf. to some of the continental/American ones and to date, but there's absolutely no doubt that windfarm blades kill birds (and Bats!). However, that's just part of it, environmental degradation caused by installations can have a serious impact on birds. Impacts vary depending on where they are sited, the size of installation, the speed of blades etc. Windfarm technology in Great Britain is still relatively recent but the evidence is there, especially from abroad, if one does not have an agenda to bury one's head in the sand.
Assessment of wind-farm and other bird casualties from carcasses found on a Northumbrian beach over an 11-year period - Bird Study
However, if people can't be bothered to access links to the evidence then this excerpt should at least get one started
The available evidence suggests that wind farms can harm birds in three possible ways – disturbance, habitat loss or damage (both direct or indirect), and collision. Poorly sited wind farms have caused some major bird casualties, particularly in Tarifa and Navarra in Spain, and the Altamont Pass in California. At these sites, planners failed to consider adequately the likely impact of putting hundreds, or even thousands, of turbines in areas that are important for birds of prey. Tragically, killing many hundreds of birds as a result.
The RSPB: Wind farms
Recent research into breeding birds in Scotland
Moorsyde Wind Farm Action Group (MAG) - Birds
New Zealand
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