Silver-haired bats face wind turbine risk during migration

October 4, 2026
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s were observed on 2026-09-30 and 2026-09-20 in Calgary and surrounding area.1 The species is now federally designated as Endangered, facing high mortality from wind turbines during fall migration as they pass through the ecosystem.2 Current migratory patterns expose this declining population to ongoing wind energy infrastructure threats across North America.1

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