Several swans have died recently due to electrocution by
power lines. Unfortunately these lines were not equipped with diverters, which
stand out to the creatures while they are in flight so they know to avoid them.
A gentleman was out bird watching one weekend and noticed that there were
several dead swans along a county road in Lincolnshire, UK. The birds were
apparently flocked in this area because there are feeding grounds nearby for
the birds. "They were in various states of decay, some looked fairly
fresh, and some looked like they had been there a couple of weeks. It was quite
a disturbing find." said Mr. Jones of Birdguides magazine. Thankfully
after his initiative, the diverters have been added to the power lines to
prevent more swans dying.
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