Lesson plan
Towerkill
pose a fatal threat to birds, which often circle the tower lights at night. Towerkill is a phenomenon in which birds are killed by collisions with antenna towers. In poor visibility conditions, birds may simply fly into towers' guy-wires. Night illuminations around the towers can also disrupt migration patterns, with disoriented birds colliding with the structure. Research indicates that blinking lights can reduce deaths without diminishing visibility by aircraft.
Article summary
pose a fatal threat to birds, which often circle the tower lights at night. Towerkill is a phenomenon in which birds are killed by collisions with antenna towers. In poor visibility conditions, birds may simply fly into towers' guy-wires. Night illuminations around the towers can also disrupt migration patterns, with disoriented birds colliding with the structure. Research indicates that blinking lights can reduce deaths without diminishing visibility by aircraft.
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