text: That's absolutely false. Every wind farm must have a habitat conservation plan that requires it to proactively take steps to address anticipated impacts on endangered species of birds, bats and other animals, as well as plants. The biggest threats to birds and bats are introduced predators, especially cats and rats, not wind turbines. Cars alone kill billions of birds each year in the U.S. The take from cats also reaches into the billions.<p>Habitat destruction over the long term is the biggest threat to all endangered species. Through their habitat conservation plans wind farms are required, and have successfully, restored habitats and erected predator proof fencing, as well as placed traps to eliminate predators from nesting areas.</p><p>Wind farms have adopted reduced blade speeds at the times when bats are flying. There is a track record of this mitigation measure significantly reducing bat kills.