Bulgaria Electricity Provider Safeguards Nesting Storks
Bulgaria's electricity distribution company CEZ has installed over 500 safety platforms for stork nests on its power poles during the past three years.
The company is also monitoring a further 800 nests on its pylons, ready to take safety action should that prove necessary.
Rosen Yardanov, the Director of Maintenance and Operations at CEZ, announced on Tuesday that the birds cause frequent power outages when they settled on electrical cables.
By providing metal platforms and fitting insulated connectors, both the electrical components and the storks are protected. The cost of a single installation comes to less than BGN 100.
Yordanov commented that the protective program, although cheap and cost-effective, was often operationally complicated. Some nests proved difficult to move. In these cases, the solution was to erect a new pole and transfer the power cables, leaving the stork undistrubed in its nest on the old pole.
The stork is considered in Bulgaria as a welcome harbinger of spring, and is associated with good luck and fertility. The birds migrate in huge numbers along the Via Pontica, which crosses Bulgarian territory, as they spread throughout Europe on their journey from their winter nesting spots in Africa and the Indian sub-continent.
A Bulgarian tradition still observed is that, when one sees their first stork in spring, one may remove one's Martenitsa, worn since March 1, and tie it to a tree, or place it under a stone, for good luck.
We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you!
Unlocking the Potential of Recycling: Bulgaria's Push for Sustainable Packaging Waste Management
In anticipation of the forthcoming adoption of regulations on packaging and packaging waste, the Association Polymers is spearheading a critical discussion on the pivotal role of recycling
Weather in Bulgaria on March 28: Contrasting Conditions Across Regions
As the night progresses, Western Bulgaria will see an increase in cloud cover, with light rainfall expected in some areas, particularly after midnight
Eco-Friendly Transportation: Burgas Launches Electric Bicycle Rentals
Burgas is gearing up to offer its citizens and visitors a new mode of transportation to navigate its streets and discover its hidden gems
Weather in Bulgaria on March 27: Rainy Start Followed by Sunshine
Overnight, rain is expected in various parts of Western and Central Bulgaria, extending to South-Eastern Bulgaria after midnight
April's Warm Start Heralds Cooler Summer Ahead, Prof. Rachev's Forecast
On Monday, temperatures hovered around 10°C in Sofia, albeit feeling chillier due to brisk winds, as noted by Prof. Rachev on BTV
Weather in Bulgaria on March 26: Mainly Sunny Conditions Throughout The Day
During the night, following a temporary decrease in cloud cover, there will be a new increase in cloudiness originating from the southwest, initially at higher altitudes