AltaLink Head Office
2611 3rd Ave SE Calgary, AB T2A 7W7 P: 403.267.3400 F: 403.267.4454
Responsibility
Bird Nests

The Issue

Birds, particularly raptors and birds of prey, often use transmission structures for building nests. This can pose a concern if nest material contacts the electrical phase which may cause damage to the nest, bird and power system.

Management

AltaLink aims to accommodate bird nests whenever possible. If there is a nest in a dangerous location, AltaLink will relocate the nest to a safer place, by installing a nest platform nearby.