The investigation has narrowed the site down to an area close to a tributary of the Kaipara Harbour.
From the N.Z. Herald
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Perched high up in a power pylon, a heron peers across the Kaipara under a brilliant blue sky.
The bird launches into flight, relaxing into the air and letting loose a stream of poo that splatters across a pylon.
On this occasion, says Transpower, it believes it's likely the stream of poo formed a bridge for electricity creating a "flashover" effect.
This is the scenario Transpower has described to explain the three-hour power outage that affected 92,000 homes and businesses across Northland on Wednesday.
I guess nature is still more powerful than all our modern technology! :)
ReplyDeleteWell, it's known that birds can cause damage to power lines, airplane wings,etc. We still love them anyway.
ReplyDeleteThat's a better excuse than our power companies have ever dreamed up!
ReplyDeleteBird poo is pretty caustic stuff.
ReplyDeleteIf these people will insist on constructing those handy perching points....
I agree with John. That's the best excuse I've ever heard!
ReplyDeleteThat excuse stinks!
ReplyDeletePowerful poo. :(
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