Birds+power lines=electrifying problem

From the Chicago Tribune - Posted by Frank James

The Interior Department held a press conference this morning on a problem many people, myself included, haven't really given much thought to: the electrocution of birds on power lines. Though there are no good numbers, it is estimated that any where from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of birds are killed each year. Some of the species killed are protected species, like eagles, condors, hawks and migratory birds.

The press conference was held to highlight the release of the updated version of a conservation document, a 227-page publication titled "Suggested Practices for Avian Protection on Power Lines: The State of the Art in 2006," that resulted from federal and private sector cooperation.

These are the sorts of Best Management Practices that we are seeking to compile. Should you know of any such works relating to your area of interest relating to wildlife, we would love it if you would share them with us!