Essays about: "bird migration"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words bird migration.
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1. Temporary Halting of Wind Turbine Rotors toMitigate Effects on Birds
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskapAbstract : This study assesses the viability of temporarily halting wind turbine operations as amitigation measure to protect bird populations during migration periods. Conducted in thenorthern Baltic, it examines the migration patterns, timings, and altitudes of various birdspecies, aiming to identify the most critical times for implementing turbine stoppages. READ MORE
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2. The perfect wing, The perfect trade-off? : What implements the main selection pressure on wing morphology?
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildningAbstract : Selection pressure is a constant force in evolution, pushing birds and their wings towards an optimal shape and structure, were increasing performance, and minimizing the costs is central. But even though the science of aerodynamics can provide calculations of the optimal construction for the wing in different situations this rarely directly correspond to what is observed in nature. READ MORE
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3. Conservation Genomics of the Long-tailed Duck
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildningAbstract : With increasingly warming climate, many bird species have been forced to respond to environmental changes, and the long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis) is no exception. The populations of the long-tailed duck have been in decline the past few decades and the species is classified as globally vulnerable and near threatened in both Iceland and Sweden. READ MORE
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4. The effect of temperature on productivity of birds in Sweden and Finland
University essay from Linköpings universitet/BiologiAbstract : Anthropogenic climate change is one of the most important factors influencing population growth and survival. Therefore, to be able to predict the effect of climate change on ecosystem composition and function, it is important to understand its effect on demographic variables, such as productivity. READ MORE
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5. Modelling Water Exchange in the Flommen Lagoon, South Sweden
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresursläraAbstract : The Flommen Lagoon in southern Sweden is surrounded by several natural reserves and is an important bird migration site on the edge of the continent. The protection of this area including water quality in the lagoon and flooding problems in the adjacent area has always been a concern. READ MORE