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Rim Rock wind project changed to protect bird habitat
The Montana Audubon Society says 10 species of raptors have been documented breeding at Kevin Rim, including ferruginous hawks, Swainson's hawks, prairie falcons, and golden eagles. The area is also home to nesting American kestrels, red-tailed hawks, peregrine falcons, great-horned owls, and burrowing owls.
August 17, 2012
by David Sherman
in MTN News
NaturEner has announced changes to the Rim Rock Wind Farm northwest of Shelby after bird advocates said the project could hurt raptors and other animals in the area.
The Rim Rock Wind Farm is under construction on private lands near Kevin Rim, an area known to harbor up to 60 active nests of 10 raptor species in a given year.
The Montana Audubon Society says 10 species of raptors have been documented breeding at Kevin Rim, including ferruginous hawks, Swainson's hawks, prairie falcons, and golden eagles. The area is also home to nesting American kestrels, red-tailed... [continue via Web link]
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