In autumn 2005, BCMESL
was contracted to ERM to prepare a detailed ornithological monitoring
report to satisfy the consent requirements for the North
Hoyle Offshore Wind-farm, in the Irish Sea off North
Wales. As part of the operational conditions, the developer was
required to undertake 5 years of comprehensive post-construction
monitoring against baseline conditions. This included monthly bird
survey using the COWRIE methodology. The work-scope involved obtaining
and examining the relevant statistical modelling reports and other
relevant documentation for the preceding monitoring period, and
analysing in detail the same, prior to producing a comprehensive
report on the apparent effects on the numbers, distribution and
behaviour of bird species in and around the wind-farm and this part
of the Irish Sea. As part of the work, Brian Minshull also participated
in a survey visit, in order to provide a better idea of what was
involved. |
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