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Deadly: Mitigation measures will cut injuries and fatalities of birds that come into contact with power lines (left) and wind turbines. Photo: VulPro
BIRD DEATHS

Power lines, turbines fatal for vultures

Data shows that 191 vultures were killed in five years – and that is probably an underestimate

  • Sheree Bega
14 min read
The bodies of numerous bee-eaters (above) and swallows who had migrated from the Northern Hemisphere were found around the country. (Supplied)
BIRD DEATHS

Scores of migratory birds perished during SA’s recent cold spell

The bodies of numerous bee-eaters and swallows who had migrated from the Northern Hemisphere were found around the country

  • Sheree Bega
6 min read