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Advancing knowledge of non-breeding seabirds, in the context of offshore wind impact assessments 2026

Abstract

This report presents a detailed assessment of non-breeding birds (immatures, sabbaticals and failed breeders) in seabird populations within the context of offshore wind farms.

This work has been undertaken on behalf of the Offshore Wind Strategic Monitoring and Research Forum (OWSMRF) Phase III. OWSMRF is an industry-led collaborative partnership, which aims to identify and develop research to fill critical knowledge gaps in our understanding of the impact of offshore wind development on marine bird populations.

The main report is accompanied by an appendix, describing research ideas to better understand seabirds’ behavioural responses to artificial light, in both immatures and adult breeding birds.

The intention is that these resources provide a signpost towards research that can contribute to reducing uncertainty in offshore windfarm impact assessments for seabirds.

These resources may not be fully accessible for all users. If you need copies in a different or more accessible format, please contact Communications@jncc.gov.uk.

Resource type Publication

Topic category Environment

Reference date 2026·04·01

Citation
Hall, R. & Ruffino, L. (2026) Advancing knowledge of non-breeding seabirds, in the context of offshore wind impact assessments. JNCC Report 823. JNCC, Peterborough, ISSN 0963-8091.

Lineage
This work has been undertaken on behalf of the Offshore Wind Strategic Monitoring and Research Forum (OWSMRF), which is an industry-led collaborative forum that aims to better understand the impact of large-scale offshore wind development on marine birds.

Responsible organisation
Communications, JNCC publisher

Limitations on public access No limitations

Use constraints Available under the Open Government Licence 3.0

Metadata date 2026·04·15

Metadata point of contact
Communications, JNCC

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