Publication - Research and analysis

Seabird flight height data collection at an offshore wind farm: final report

Published: 30 September 2022
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries
ISBN: 9781804358771

Understanding seabird flight heights and behaviour in and around operational offshore wind farms is a priority knowledge gap. Using aircraft mounted LiDAR technology, this study collected data on seabird flight height and shows the potential for using it in offshore windfarm impact assessments.

Supporting documents

Appendix I. JNCC Bird Groups

Table I.1 JNCC Bird Groups
JNCC Code	Grouping	Species Code	Species
220	Fulmar	220	Fulmar
95006	Shearwater	460	Manx Shearwater
710	Gannet	710	Gannet
95032	Skua species	5690	Great skua
94003	Small gull species	6020	Kittiwake
95034	Large gull species	5920	Herring gull
95034	Large gull species	6000	Great black-backed gull
95040	Auk species	6340	Guillemot
		6360	Razorbill
		6540	Puffin

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Appendix I. JNCC Bird Groups

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