RSCN to isolate electricity networks in Maan to protect migratory birds

AMMAN — The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN), the Irbid Electricity Company and the Electricity Distribution Company (EDCO) on Monday prepared memoranda of cooperation to isolate electricity distribution networks in Ekidar and Jafr districts in Maan to urgently protect migratory birds.

The RSCN, through the Egyptian Vulture project funded by the EU, began purchasing materials to isolate 250 utility poles in Ekidar District, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

Next Tuesday, Irbid Electricity Company will cause a power cut to install insulation materials in the Ekidar prior to the beginning of the autumn migration season. Isolation will contribute to saving large numbers of white storks in Ekidar. Electrocution poses a serious threat to a number of bird species, especially storks and birds that build their nests on utility  poles.