Wind turbines lead to decline in bat population

Canada’s three migratory bats are now officially recognized as endangered species. The eastern red, silver and horary bats have seen a significant drop in numbers. Collisions with wind turbines have played a major role in the population decline. “Wind energy is booming in Alberta as elsewhere and bats and wind turbines don't get along very well. The wind turbines kill a lot of bats. In fact in Alberta it kills more bats than it does birds,” said University of Calgary professor