Warradarge Wind Farm BIRD STRIKE INFORMATION

The Warradarge Wind Farm commenced commissioning in August 2020. Pre-construction studies indicated that the wind farm was low risk for bird and bat strikes and would have an insignificant impact on local and regional populations (Biota, 2012). 

Any bird or bat strikes that are identified by wind farm maintenance personnel are recorded, collected and reviewed to determine species. During 2025, 11 months of dedicated monitoring by an ecological consultant together with a detection dog and handler was also conducted. This monitoring was undertaken monthly at 17 turbines (one third of operating turbines). The increase in reported strikes in 2025 is related to this increased monitoring. 

No strikes involved a conservation-listed species. The most impacted species are white-striped free-tailed bats (15), nankeen kestrels (9) and wedge-tailed eagles (5). The ecologists concluded that the impact of the wind farm to birds and bats is likely to be low to moderate (ecologia Environment, 2026).