Learning To Avoid Them
The visibility markers haven’t just saved the day in the air. The spheres had also helped steer geese away from dangerous live wires, according to a 1983 article from United Press International. Boat captains had also learned to avoid them, according to the article.
Learning To Avoid Them
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They Save Lives
That’s brilliant news for those in the aviation and boating industries, as well as those concerned about wildlife conservation. The enormous, brightly colored spheres that adorn your power lines serve a purpose: they save lives. And now, when you see them dangling from your city’s electrical cables in all their orange, red, yellow, or white glory, you can appreciate all they do.
They Save Lives