Wiese, F. K., W. A. Montevecchi, G. K. Davoren, F. Huettmann, A. W. Diamon, and J. Linke
Seabirds aggregate around oil drilling platforms and rigs in above average numbers due to night lighting, flaring, food and other visual cues. Bird mortality has been documented due to impact on the structure, oiling and incineration by the flare.
Tasker, M. L., P. H. Jones, B. F. Blake, T. J. Dixon, and A. W. Wallis
The results of a three‐year study of birds associated with three oil platforms in the North Sea are presented. The attendance patterns of birds at platforms and the proportions of different species at these platforms varied throughout the year.
