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Transmission Towers, Power Lines and Birds

By Jessica Butcher And Greg Eslinger. Transmission Towers, Power Lines and Birds. 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?.

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Transmission Towers, Power Lines and Birds

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  1. By Jessica Butcher And Greg Eslinger Transmission Towers, Power Lines and Birds

  2. 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?

  3. Spiral Bird Flight Diverter The “FireFly”™ Bird Flapper/Diverter

  4. 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

  5. Prevention Techniques • A wide variety of techniques available • Underground installation • Line spacing • Perch bars and insulators • Hanging lines • Nest platforms and relocation

  6. Perch Bar Insulated Lines

  7. Hanging Lines Nest Platform

  8. Questions?

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