Ducks

Ducks eating weeds at solar power plant

The “solar flux” or “power tower effect” is primarily associated with concentrated solar power (CSP) plants, not common PV farms. CSP facilities use mirrors to focus sunlight onto a central receiver, creating intense heat that can incinerate or singe birds. . This summary reviews publicly available information about the adverse impacts and potential benefits of ground-mounted large scale - PV solar power on wildlife in North America, and the status of our knowledge regarding how to mitigate adverse impacts and enhance beneficial impacts. Initial reports highlighted incidents of bird mortality at utility-scale facilities. Researchers continue to study. . Hydroelectric dams can inundate floodplain wetlands and alter natural river flows, reducing the number of oxbows and backwater wetlands available to ducks. At the same time, reservoirs created by hydroelectric dams can provide feeding and roosting habitat for waterfowl as well as irrigation water. . Recognizing duck-safe plants helps your birds forage for healthy foods while helping you with garden work! Ducks provide us with many services; their nutrient-rich eggs, meat for those who harvest their birds, and hours of entertainment with their silly antics. But, from my many years of personal experience, the pros far outweigh the cons when it comes to duck keeping.