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Population estimates will be design based but more sophisticated modelling will be applied if the data warrants it and the modelling approach is acceptable
Flight parameters [awaits information on how flight height method has been validated]
Species
Species specific bio-periods [awaits feedback from NE to create new bio-period table]
If a species falls under any one of these criteria it will be taken forward in the assessment: 1) population of regional importance or greater. 2) adult seabirds within maximum foraging distance of SPA or SSSI with that species as interest feature 3) migration modelling shows connectivity and numbers occurring are significant (irrespective of collision risk).
For OETG2
The proposal will not screen out spp prior to migration modelling, model run using BTO/SoSS and screen on that list
Assumption <1% of regional population = not significant, based upon the BTO approach to definition of migrant populations (waders/waterfowl), still need to define for seabirds – modified migration method approach (awaiting the Scottish methods)
Action for NE (RC) to look at SNH project and feedback as to whether appropriate
The RSPB supports NE’s advice on the bio- period table
The RSPB agrees in principle that the criteria being used are appropriate, However, we would like clarification about point 3, in particular how ‘significant’ is being defined.
OK
Not part of EP process (APEM and NE, RSPB to deal with)