Chinanews.com, Sanming, February 9th (Yang Jianluo Linxi) "The oriental white stork is a first-class national key protected wild animal. The line tripped." said Luo Linxi, a senior engineer of transmission inspection at State Grid Sanming Power Supply Company.

  Recently, the staff of the transmission and inspection center of State Grid Sanming Power Supply Company are carrying out the work of "love bird protection line".

Luo Linxi said that how to ensure the safe and stable operation of the power grid without affecting the habitat and foraging of the oriental white stork is a problem they have been considering.

  Contiguous fish ponds, swaying reeds, and the sound of storks... The oriental white stork living comfortably in Longdong Village, Shaxian District, Sanming City, Fujian Province is a strong evidence of Sanming's continuous strengthening of wildlife protection, and a harmonious coexistence between man and nature vivid case.

  Under the bright sun, the staff of the Transmission Inspection Center of the State Grid Sanming Power Supply Company quietly observed the behavior of the oriental white stork, and carried out special patrols on the habitat of the oriental white stork and nearby lines.

Oriental white stork inhabiting Longdong Village, Shaxian District, Sanming City.

Photo courtesy of Lin Kewei

  "Oriental white storks, known as 'bird giant pandas', this is the first time they have been found to spend the winter in Sanming." Lin Kewei, a staff member of the State Grid Sanming Power Supply Company, said that on the premise of not disturbing the Oriental white storks, the The staff of the company observed how they searched for habitats and feeding grounds, actively learned from experts inside and outside the system, and carried out the work of "bird-loving line protection" in combination with the actual situation in mountainous areas.

  According to the frequency of oriental white stork activities, the State Grid Sanming Power Supply Company divides the covered transmission line areas into red, yellow, and green. Birds stop at hazard points and also reduce the risk of line trips caused by bird droppings.

  In addition, the State Grid Sanming Power Supply Company also carried out special publicity and lectures for nearby residents, made and pasted bird protection posters and slogans, and shot short videos, etc., to further enhance the public's awareness of bird protection and protection of power facilities.

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