Prosecutors in Barcelona are suing energy giant Endesa for the deaths of hundreds of birds electrocuted by its high-wire power lines, court documents show.
Electrocution occurs when birds touch two wires at a time or when they perch on a conductive pylon while also touching a cable. Contacted by AFP, Endesa said it had "not yet formally received the complaint" with a company source saying the company had acted "in full compliance with the law in environmental issues and especially in relation to birdlife".
According to the lawsuit, Endesa had "not taken measures to repair the affected that fail to comply with the safety measures... deliberately disregarding and ignoring its legal obligations to prevent harm to wildlife and the environment".
Wind turbines kill a lot of birds with their rotating blades also....
They need to fly a bit lower.