Dangerously constructed medium voltage pylons can pose an electrocution risk to birds. Large birds are particularly affected because of their wingspan. There are known technical measures that can be taken to remodel dangerous masts. Nevertheless, dangerous mast constructions are still widespread in Switzerland today. The Swiss Ornithological Institute supports and accompanies the implementation of measures.
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Domain
Conservation
Unit
Conflicts birds - humans
Topics
Species Recovery, Birds and Human Beings
Habitat
farmland, rocky terrain, wetlands, rivers & streams, semi-open farmland, alpine habitats, wasteland, settlements, forest, meadows and pastures
Project start
2007
Project status
ongoing
Project management
Daniela Heynen
Project region
Switzerland
Employees
Coordinator of the regional office Grisons
Patrick Marti
+41 81 250 63 66
patrick.marti@vogelwarte.ch
Species concerned
Unit
Conflicts birds – humans
We provide information and advice to private individuals, authorities and specialist bodies on bird-friendly solutions when it comes to the coexistence of birds and humans – an area that is not always without conflict.
