Do you have a bird nest under your solar panel? Well, if you do, don't worry! Birds will nest just about anywhere, and solar panels do not seem to deter them from doing so. In fact, some companies will come and remove the nest for you if it becomes a problem. This study investigates robin nesting behavior within fixed and tracking solar arrays in Dayton, Ohio, with a focus on species presence, nest architecture modifications, and thermal conditions. We found American robin (Turdus migratorius), House finch (Haemorhous mexicanus), and House sparrow. A structural solution, such as BirdBlocker, prevents birds from nesting under your panels in the first place. Many bird species are protected by law, and removing nests during the breeding season is illegal. Manual H=125mm and H=200mm Distributors Why protect your solar panels from birds? The output from the panels decreases when the natural ventilation beneath. Over the course of the study, Prather's team observed 67 nests belonging to various bird species, including House finches, American Robins, and House sparrows.
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