Below is a map which shows the last 1000 locations of Egyptian vulture 16095. We are collecting data at a high rate (maximum 1 location/sec depending on solar power constraints). The map shows that this bird spent earlier parts of the morning at the Al Multaqa landfill. It then started soaring over the landfill and gained altitude, then flew in a straight line about 2 km to the south, circled once more to gain a bit more altitude, then perched.
Analyses of such data can allow us to understand the flight behaviour of vultures in relation to weather information, topography and location of food resources. Such understanding can help conserve vultures by enabling us, for example, to better understand the risk of collision at wind farm sites, and adjust turbine placement accordingly.
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| Movements of an adult Egyptian vulture during the morning of 7 July 2019 |
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