| Abstract: | Powerlines benefit raptors by providing enhanced nesting and roosting sites. However, they
also can kill raptors by electrocution and raptors can interfere with power transmission. The electrocution problem has been reduced by correcting existing lethal lines and implementing electrocution safe designs for new lines. Remedial actions include pole modifications, perch management and insulation of wires and hardware. New line designs provide for proper insulation and adequate spacing of conductors and grounded hardware. Nesting platforms can reduce power transmission problems and enhance the benefits of nesting on powerlines. A combination of perch deterrents and insulator shields is a positive, cost-effective approach
to managing bird contamination that allows birds to continue roosting on the towers. |
| Genre: | Article |
| ProdID: | 1015976 |
| Citation Author: | Kochert, Michael N.; Olendorff, R. R. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center |
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| Citation End Page: | 42 |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Journal of Raptor Research |
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| Citation Month: | MAR |
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| Citation Number Of Pages: | 4 |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | p. 39-42 |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Creating raptor benefits from powerline problems; 1999; Article; Journal; Journal of Raptor Research; Kochert, Michael N.; Olendorff, R. R. |
| Citation Start Page: | 39 |
| Citation Volume: | 33 |
| Citation Year: | 1999 |
| Type: | citation/reference |
| Text: | Creating raptor benefits from powerline problems; 1999; Article; Journal; Journal of Raptor Research; Kochert, Michael N.; Olendorff, R. R. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Fri, 1 Jan 1999 00:00 -0600 |
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