Margret Engel

Sep 11, 2024 | fis.tu-dresden.de | Robert Young |William Davies |Margret Engel |Universityof Salford

Purpose of review This study aims to investigate anthropogenic noise impact on avian species by means of a systematic review of literature.

May 4, 2024 | fis.tu-dresden.de | Margret Engel |Robert Young |William Davies |David I. Waddington

Purpose of ReviewThis review collates and analyses data on noise exposure of birds in relation to avian hearing system performance. It provides new insights into the mechanistic pathways of anthropogenic noise impact on avian species. Recent Findings Noise impacts both humans and wildlife. Birds are of conservation concern, given the recent reports of major global declines in bird populations and that one in eight bird species is threatened with extinction.

Oct 16, 2023 | fis.tu-dresden.de | Margret Engel |Adam Scott |David I. Waddington |William Davies

In recent years, several studies have shown how anthropogenic noise impacts wildlife. The methodologies used to quantify noise appear to influence data reliability and subsequent findings. Therefore, it is appropriate to review the robustness of acoustic measurement procedures to understand the extent to which studies can be relied upon. In 2023, the UK Acoustics Network produced "Good practice guidelines for long-term ecoacoustic monitoring in the UK".

Sep 11, 2023 | fis.tu-dresden.de | Margret Engel |Amy E. Leedale |Robert Young |William Davies

Since the definition of the Environmental Noise Directive 2002/49/EC, various tools, reports, and action plans have been developed to assess and improve the sonic environment according to human perception and well-being. Few methodologies and reports consider the measurement of the impacts of anthropogenic sounds on wildlife at a European level. Noise pollution can impact communication, species richness, reproductive success, population size and distribution of wildlife.

Mar 6, 2023 | fis.tu-dresden.de | Margret Engel |William Davies |Robert Young

Over the recent years, it became more evident in soundscape studies realised in urban parks the importance of natural sound sources as a restorative resource for human health and well-being. This study investigates psychoacoustic and bioacoustics patterns of natural sound sources in urban soundscapes to understand and enhance restorative environments. Four areas with garden and park functionalities in Aachen, Germany, were investigated.