Seward,
Alaska
The
Seward Electric Department, assisted by two harbor employees for traffic
control, installed 20 bird diverters along the Lagoon power lines this morning.
I appreciate their rapid response to get them installed. I also greatly
appreciate all the phone calls and emails from the concerned public that made
this a high priority.
According
to the P&R Tech catalog, the $35 BirdMark BM-AG Bird Diverter is a
low-cost, permanent solution. The diverters have a 5.25” disk that spins and
flutters with air movement, glows in low light, and makes a noise when swaying
in the wind that birds can hear. The reflective center enhances visibility, and
the diverter is easy to install without interrupting the power.
The
bird diverters will help birds, especially our resident Trumpeter Swans, Bald
Eagles, and Great Blue Herons, see the power lines and avoid potentially fatal
collisions. Avoiding collisions also prevents power outages, and potential
federal fines when protected species are killed.
Thank
you to everyone who helped to make this project happen.
Happy Birding!
Carol Griswold
Seward Sporadic Bird Report Reporter
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