Results from the mapping of the dangerous electric poles in Bulgaria for 2012

11.12.2012

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The activity of mapping of the dangerous electricity poles near the nests of the Egyptian Vulture started in 2012 under the LIFE+ roject “The Return of the Neophron”. At the end of the year, we can summarise that a total of more than 5200 electricity poles of various types were mapped along 500 km power lines in Bulgaria. The mapped dangerous poles fall into 14 breeding territories of Egyptian Vultures within the terrritories of 9 Natura 2000 areas. Unfortunately, many dead birds were found under the electricity poles and wires. The 89 victims found belonged to the following species: White and Black Stork, Short-toed Eagle, Common Buzzard, Goshawk, Sparrowhawk, Raven, Tawny Owl, Roller and many songbirds.
Based on the results from this action, 100 dangerous poles will be proposed for insulation in the next year. The mapping of the poles will continue in 2013.

For more information:

Vladimir Dobrev

BSPB Conservation Officer LIFE10 NAT/BG/000152

e-mail: vladimir.dobrev@bspb.org

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