Pre-construction studies of raptor behavior should not be limited to migration issues but should be comprehensive and include not only the risk associated with direct turbine strikes and possible avoidance behavior, but also terrestrial habitat degradation and its effects on nesting and wintering raptors, as well as the effect of such degradation on migrating raptors» roosting needs. (wind-watch.org)
«The potential of this tool to characterize single and multiple species populations in aquatic and terrestrial habitats appears to be unlimited.» (sciencedaily.com)
Perhaps not really surprising considering these mountains encompass a diversity of terrestrial habitats which vary widely in geology and soil, exposure time and microclimatic conditions. (polarfoundation.org)