Neither do the birds.
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But that flare, burning off methane created by decomposing garbage, poses a potentially lethal threat to unsuspecting birds that pass through it. Larger birds have been found with singed wings, unable to fly or fend for themselves. Bird-watchers believe that smaller ones are simply incinerated...
Mr.
Aberback said the authority had plans to capture methane at another of
its landfills, but that was “not currently a viable option for the
Kingsland Landfill flare.”
The
Fish and Wildlife Service says the authority has already followed
through on some of its suggestions, like removing a number of possible
perches for birds around the flame. A local electric company has agreed
to take out or retrofit power lines and other equipment to make them
less attractive to migrating birds. Finding a way to make the flare
visible to birds is among the other ideas officials say are being
explored.
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