Not so eagle eyed: New study reveals why birds collide with human-made objects
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 22:30
in Physics & Chemistry
From office block windows to power lines and wind turbines, many species of bird are prone to colliding with large human-made objects, many of which appear difficult not to notice to human eyes. A new study outlines a new approach to understanding how birds see the world and why they find pylons and turbines so hard to avoid.