Sandhill Cranes Near Wind Turbines
By Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center
2012 (approx.)
Detailed Description
Sandhill Cranes fly in close proximity to wind turbines near Horicon National Wildlife Refuge in east-central Wisconsin, but to date no crane mortality has been associated with turbines in this area.
Sources/Usage
Image courtesy of J. Bartholmai.
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