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How to Spot Risky Power Poles
You can find many of our predatory birds simply by looking up at power poles while driving down the road. The poles provide the perfect hunting perches as the birds wait for their next prey to pass by. But these perches come with a risk both to the bird and our power.
If the poles are not insulated, one quick graze of a wing while a bird is perched on the wrong wire could mean trouble—usually death for the bird—and sometimes loss of power to homes and businesses. Power surges can also take out expensive electronics and pump houses. Sending crews out for emergency maintenance to fix equipment ultimately leads to higher utility costs too.
It’s important we all work together to keep our power running smoothly and our birds flying free.
What to Do if You Find Wildlife that's been Electrocuted
Collect the appropriate documentation (images for reference below):
- Take a picture of the animal for identification.
- Take a picture of the animal's position in relation to the pole.
- Take a few pictures of the equipment up top where he was perched.
- Take a picture of the pole identification number. This will also tell you what utility company it belongs to.
- Use mapping software to pinpoint the exact location, and document cross streets.
- Submit a report on this page using this link.
We will notify the authorities and the utility company. If you want to reach them directly, you can do that as well.
Contact Arizona Game Thief at (800) 352-0700.
Contact the utility company that owns the equipment.
Reporting electrocutions takes a bit of time; however, it greatly benefits the birds, our power, and our health.
If you have any questions or are having difficulty contacting the utility company, we are here to help.
Red Tailed Hawk Rescue after Electrocution
How to Identify the Elements for Your Report
Click an image below to enlarge it. This will show you what is needed to successfully report an electrocution. Thank you.
When reporting an electrocution always document the pole identification number.
Include pictures of the actual equipment that needs to be insulated.
This is preventable.
Electrocution entry burn marks are small, usually on a foot, and resemble a dried out bone.
Electrocution burns on exit are small, usually around the neck area, and are very hard to see.