A Big Brown Bat

Documented bat fatalities from collisions with wind turbines have prompted a University Of Maryland study to find a means that will discourage bats from approaching them. The study revealed that broadband sound broadcasts can affect bat behavior and discourage them from approaching the sound source. With further experimentation and modifications, this type of deterrent method may prove successful and imperative for protecting bats from harmful encounters with wind turbine blades.

Credit: Photo taken by Jessica Nelson