Welkin - Bird Diverter

Welkin Bird diverters: Bird diverters are bright, small devices mounted on power lines , which rotate as the wind blows. Transmission wires become easy to spot and, globally, research has shown bird mortality is cut by half when they are installed. “This is a welcome move. It will protect the birds and their habitats. The diverters are called fireflies because they look like fireflies from a distance, shining on power lines in the night. GIBs are one of the heaviest flying birds in India. Therefore, when they encounter these wires, they are unable to change the direction of their flight. Death in most cases is due to the impact with the wires and not due to electrocution. The diverter will not only save GIB but other species of large birds, including migratory birds. Firefly bird diverters: Firefly bird diverters are flaps installed on power lines. They work as reflectors for bird species like the GIB. Birds can spot them from a distance of about 50 meters and change their path ...