Factors affecting the flight altitude of migrating waterbirds in Western Estonia
Abstract
The article examines the effects of weather, temporal factors and distance to coast on the flight altitude of migrating waterbirds in Western Estonia. A laser range finder and marine surveillance radar were used to measure flight altitudes. Visible effects on avian flight altitude due to weather conditions such as wind conditions, visibility and cloud cover were identified. Tailwinds were found to be associated with elevated flight altitude,...
Paper Details
Title
Factors affecting the flight altitude of migrating waterbirds in Western Estonia
Published Date
Dec 31, 2012
Journal
Volume
89
Issue
4
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