Having spent 45 years working on the high and extra high voltage networks (11,000v up to 132,000v) this time of year when the birds migrate it happens frequently. Especially near lakes and wild fowl centres. i have seen a whole flock of Geese dead on the floor still in flying formation where they have flown into the high voltage wires.
The birds can burn down the wires which cannot be put back up in minutes as the circuits have to be made safe b4 people can repair them.
Please give a thought to the engineers who work at all times of day and night in all conditions to restore your power.
Electricity supplies in this country are some of if not the best in the world.
