Improved deterrence of birds using an artificial predator, the RobotFalcon
R. F. Storms, C. Carere, R. J. Musters, H. van Gasteren, S. Verhulst, C. K. Hemelrijk
The paper tests the RobotFalcon, an artificial predator, to deter bird flocks and finds it effectively scares birds without habituation, outperforming drones and conventional methods.
bioRxiv · May 18, 2022 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition