Predicting the displacement of common scoter Melanitta nigra from benthic feeding areas due to offshore windfarms

This study used field observations and surveys combined with an individual-based modelling approach to predict the change in over-wintering mortality rates of common scoter that would result from the displacement of birds from potential feeding habitat through the avoidance of windfarms in Liverpool Bay. The purposes of this data capture were to: - Develop a model to assist in predicting the effect of offshore windfarms on common scoter due to habitat loss and change. - Link the non-breeding distribution of common scoter with environmental variables at selected sites - Identify the characteristics of preferred feeding areas for common scoter within these sites.

Identifier: NRW_DS111788

Alternative Title

Rhagfynegi'r dadleoli a ddaw i ran mor-hwyaid duon Melanitta nigra o ardaloedd bwydo benthig oherwydd ffermydd gwynt ar y mor

Metadata Language: English

Lineage: A description of the physical habitat utilised by common scoter using oceanographic modelling: - Quantification of the spatial and temporal variability in prey - Observation of the behaviour of birds at sea and their response to disturbance - Quantification of other forms of disturbance relevant to common scoter - A review of diving duck literature - Development of a behavioural model to predict responses to windfarms - Calibration and validation of the behavioural model - Predicting the consequences of offshore windfarm developments - Making recommendations for future research requirements

Dataset Reference Date (Publication): 2006-12-31

Temporal Extent

Begin date: 2002-01-01

End date: 2004-12-31

Topic category

Environment
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Owner

Collaborative Offshore Windfarm Research Into the Environment (COWRIE)

c/o Marine Data Co-ordinator, The Crown Estate, 16 Burlington Place, London, W1S 2HX, England

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University of Wales, Bangor. School of Ocean Sciences

Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG

http://www.bangor.ac.uk

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Geographic Extent: Wales (WLS)

Geographic Extent: England (ENG)

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Final report in PDF format and scoter models.

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Conformity: Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services
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Lineage: A description of the physical habitat utilised by common scoter using oceanographic modelling: - Quantification of the spatial and temporal variability in prey - Observation of the behaviour of birds at sea and their response to disturbance - Quantification of other forms of disturbance relevant to common scoter - A review of diving duck literature - Development of a behavioural model to predict responses to windfarms - Calibration and validation of the behavioural model - Predicting the consequences of offshore windfarm developments - Making recommendations for future research requirements

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common scoter (black scoter)
melanitta nigra
environmental impact assessment (EIA)
wind farms
Liverpool Bay
feeding grounds (feeding station)
disturbance
displacement

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Citation

Date (Publication): 2023-12-31

Code: geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-keywords

Code: British National Grid (EPSG::27700)

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Other constraints: © Collaborative Offshore Windfarm Research Into the Environment (COWRIE) Data may be re-used under the terms of the Open Government Licence providing it is done so, acknowledging both the source and NRW's copyright. It is the recipient's responsibility to ensure the data is fit for the intended purpose.

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File Identifier: 4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313131373838 XML

Metadata Language: English

Resource type: Dataset

Metadata Date: 2024-05-30T09:25:28.582Z

Metadata Standard Name: NRW

Metadata Standard Version: 1.0

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Natural Resources Wales (NRW)

Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales

http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en

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Predicting the displacement of common scoter Melanitta nigra from benthic feeding areas due to offshore windfarms

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