by jessica butcher and greg eslinger. collisions approximately 174 million deaths annually from...
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TRANSMISSION TOWERS, POWER LINES AND BIRDS
By
Jessica Butcher
And
Greg Eslinger
Collisions
Approximately 174 million deaths annually from transmission lines
4 to 40 million with communications towers
Most commonly affected species How can these be prevented?
Spiral Bird Flight Diverter The “FireFly”™ Bird Flapper/Diverter
Electrocution
Tens to hundreds of thousands of deaths annually
Most commonly affected species Responsible for 5 to 25% of power
outages How can these be prevented
Prevention Techniques
A wide variety of techniques available Underground installation Line spacing Perch bars and insulators Hanging lines Nest platforms and relocation
Perch Bar Insulated Lines
Hanging Lines Nest Platform
Questions?