Part of two wind farm films showing the pros and cons of putting up wind farms in diifferent sites in the UK from the perspective of those in favour and those against.
THE RSPB HAVE OBJECTED TO THIS WINDFARM as it is in the wrong place. They are very concerned for the Golden Plover which over winter in the fields where the windfarm would be built. Golden Plover are on the RSPB red list.
The starling you can see in this video are also on the RSPB red list. There are other endangered bird species using the area as well - gulls fly over every day from the coast to drink the fresh water from the reservoir. Hen Harrier over winter here too.
If bird strikes by wind turbines are such a problem why do the RSPB, probably the most respected voice on the topic, object to only just over 1 in 14 (7%) on such grounds?
Go to RSPB, "our work" (at the top), "policy" and scroll down to "wind farms" if you dont believe me.
You know what would be a greater concern to the bird population? Killing our earth with excessive consumption and utilisation of non-renewable energy.
Saying that wind farms are modern technology destroying heritage is ridiculously off the mark. What is it about wind farms that these people believe not to 'work'? Can't help but notice the demographic of the anti-wind farm fella's... Could these folks be a wee bit fearful of change? Smarten up guys.
Please don't use the term NIMBY unless you live in a beautiful area that is being invaded by hundreds of industrial turbines. You have no right. People who say screw the NIMBYs are usually energy-sucking urbanites that won't do the simple things (unplug your gadgets, turn off your lights) to save the lousy 5%-10% that will be provided by all these expensive, invasive machines. Do you have any friends who are real people who live in a wind farm? I do and they hate it.
THE RSPB HAVE OBJECTED TO THIS WINDFARM as it is in the wrong place. They are very concerned for the Golden Plover which over winter in the fields where the windfarm would be built. Golden Plover are on the RSPB red list.
The starling you can see in this video are also on the RSPB red list. There are other endangered bird species using the area as well - gulls fly over every day from the coast to drink the fresh water from the reservoir. Hen Harrier over winter here too.
LoveRoughtor 2 years ago
I don't live in, near or within view of a wind farm.
getback2workuslacker 2 years ago
If bird strikes by wind turbines are such a problem why do the RSPB, probably the most respected voice on the topic, object to only just over 1 in 14 (7%) on such grounds?
Go to RSPB, "our work" (at the top), "policy" and scroll down to "wind farms" if you dont believe me.
WockneysRedBarrel 2 years ago
I wholeheartedly agree - especially with your last sentence. The views of some will have to be put aside for the wider benefit of the many.
WockneysRedBarrel 2 years ago
Fuck the birds. Eat Chicken..
barbershop22 2 years ago
You know what would be a greater concern to the bird population? Killing our earth with excessive consumption and utilisation of non-renewable energy.
Saying that wind farms are modern technology destroying heritage is ridiculously off the mark. What is it about wind farms that these people believe not to 'work'? Can't help but notice the demographic of the anti-wind farm fella's... Could these folks be a wee bit fearful of change? Smarten up guys.
treslola 2 years ago
Please don't use the term NIMBY unless you live in a beautiful area that is being invaded by hundreds of industrial turbines. You have no right. People who say screw the NIMBYs are usually energy-sucking urbanites that won't do the simple things (unplug your gadgets, turn off your lights) to save the lousy 5%-10% that will be provided by all these expensive, invasive machines. Do you have any friends who are real people who live in a wind farm? I do and they hate it.
getback2workuslacker 2 years ago
blah blah blah!!!!!!! just get used to it
hillbillydave64 2 years ago
I don't necessarily agree with the viewpoint of the people featured in this documentary, but I must say this is a great video!
It is nicely composed and edited. The camera work is top notch. This is BBC quality work. It's nice to see such a quality production on YouTube.
Cheers!
XjjdX 2 years ago
Birds will soon learn to fly over or around these - like they did with powerlines and chimnies :-)
They are not all bird brains - hehe
ElvenDane 3 years ago