The Wind Farm That Doesn't Kill Birds

The Wind Farm That Doesn't Kill Birds
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It could be considered an air traffic control system for birds who have flown perilously off course. A wind farm in southern Texas, situated on a flight path used by millions of birds each autumn and spring, is pioneering the use of radar technology to avoid deadly collisions between a 2,500lb rotating blade and bird.

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