Greg Forcey, PhD

Certified Wildlife Biologist®

I study the effects of collisions, displacement, and electrocutions from onshore and offshore energy infrastructure on wildlife populations.

Greg Forcey PhD, CWB®

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Post-construction Offshore Wind Bird and Bat Research Using Acoustic and Thermographic Offshore Monitoring (ATOM)

Offshore wind bird and bat post-construction monitoring with Acoustic and Thermographic Offshore Monitoring (ATOM)

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Reducing Bat Mortality at Wind Farms with the Turbine Integrated Mortality Reduction (TIMR) Smart Curtailment Technology

Smart curtailment technology reduces bat mortality by shutting down turbines when bats are present and wind speeds are moderate

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Eagle Conservation Plan Guidance for an Oklahoma Wind Energy Facility

We collaborated with a wind developer and the US Fish and Wildlife Service to develop an Eagle Conservation Plan for an Oklahoma wind facility.

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Spatial Electrocution Risk Assessment of Bald Eagles and Wood Storks in Florida

We present a model for predicting electrocution risk of bald eagles and wood storks on distribution poles in Florida.

Recent Posts

Greg Forcey
10 min read
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Post-construction Offshore Wind Bird and Bat Research Using Acoustic and Thermographic Offshore Monitoring (ATOM)

Offshore wind bird and bat post-construction monitoring with Acoustic and Thermographic Offshore Monitoring (ATOM)

Greg Forcey
6 min read
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How to Write a Science Blog

Blogging guidelines for scientists and researchers to communicate research to the general public

Greg Forcey
6 min read
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How to Tweet about Science and Sustainability

My summary about tweeting for science and sustainability

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ThermalTracker-3D: offshore bird and bat monitoring

ThermalTracker-3D uses thermal and visible-light cameras and image recognition software for bird and bat activity monitoring offshore.

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Northern long-eared bat now listed as endangered

On March 31, 2023, the northern long-eared bat became listed as an endangered species, primarily due to population declines from white-nose syndrome.

Greg Forcey
6 min read
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Reducing Bat Mortality at Wind Farms with the Turbine Integrated Mortality Reduction (TIMR) Smart Curtailment Technology

Smart curtailment technology reduces bat mortality by shutting down turbines when bats are present and wind speeds are moderate

Greg Forcey
5 min read
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Floating offshore wind: challenges for marine wildlife

Floating offshore wind turbines promise the ability to develop wind capacity in deep water, but what challenges will wildlife face?

Greg Forcey
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BatRack: a remote sensing tool for bat detection and identification

BatRack is a remote sensing tool that uses a combination of acoustic, video, and radio telemetry to survey bats within small, defined areas.

Greg Forcey
3 min read
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Eagle Conservation Plan Guidance for an Oklahoma Wind Energy Facility

We collaborated with a wind developer and the US Fish and Wildlife Service to develop an Eagle Conservation Plan for an Oklahoma wind facility.

Greg Forcey
6 min read
Members Public

Spatial Electrocution Risk Assessment of Bald Eagles and Wood Storks in Florida

We present a model for predicting electrocution risk of bald eagles and wood storks on distribution poles in Florida.

Greg Forcey
3 min read
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Bird Hazard Study at a Southeastern Landfill

This study presents the results of a landfill’s bird surveys and recommends a bird control plan to minimize gull activity and associated hazards.

Greg Forcey
3 min read
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Florida Bald Eagle Nest Disturbance Monitoring

Eagle nest monitoring is required when human disturbance occurs within 660 feet of an active nest. Here the basic nest monitoring and reporting requirements are described.