Biologically inspired warning patterns deter birds from wind turbines
George R. A. Hancock, Heta Lehtonen, Theo Brown, Amine Ejjite, Ossi Nokelainen, Johanna Mappes, Sandra Winters
This study tests if biologically inspired warning patterns on wind turbine blades deter birds, finding that aposematic patterns significantly reduce approach behavior in great tits.
bioRxiv · Apr 14, 2025 · PreprintEcology