{"id":40956,"date":"2025-10-30T16:10:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T14:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/?p=40956"},"modified":"2025-10-30T16:10:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T14:10:13","slug":"electrocution-remains-a-significant-threat-for-vultures-egyptian-vulture-nika-found-dead-in-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/es\/blog\/electrocution-remains-a-significant-threat-for-vultures-egyptian-vulture-nika-found-dead-in-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"Electrocution remains a significant threat for vultures: Egyptian Vulture \u201cNika\u201d found dead in Turkey\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are sad to share the news that Nika, a young <a href=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/es\/vultures\/egyptian-vulture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Egyptian Vulture <em>(Neophron percnopterus)<\/em><\/a> released by the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB) in Bulgaria\u2019s Eastern Rhodopes in 2024, has tragically died from electrocution during her autumn migration in Turkey.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"903\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-5.png 903w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-5-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-5-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-5-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 903px) 100vw, 903px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Volen Arkumarev\u00a0\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hatched at Prague Zoo, Nika was one of several captive-bred Egyptian Vultures released to strengthen the Balkan population. From the very beginning, she showed all the signs of a strong and capable bird ready to claim the skies of the Eastern Rhodopes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A promising start in the wild&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After her release, Nika quickly adapted to life in the wild. She completed her first long migration successfully, reaching Saudi Arabia, where she spent the winter of 2024\u20132025. When spring came, she returned straight to her release site in Bulgaria \u2014 a hopeful sign for the team that had followed her journey closely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the summer, Nika was frequently seen around the supplementary feeding station managed by BSPB, mingling with other released and wild non-breeding Egyptian Vultures. She was thriving \u2014 learning, exploring, and living proof that conservation efforts could make a difference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A fatal encounter&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In late September, as her migratory instincts guided her south once more, Nika set off on her journey toward Africa. After successfully crossing the Bosphorus, she reached northern T\u00fcrkiye, where night fell over an open agricultural landscape crisscrossed by dangerous powerlines. Seeking a place to roost for the night, Nika landed on a hazardous type of pylon \u2014 a fatal decision that led to her electrocution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-6-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40958\" style=\"width:485px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-6-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-6-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-6-9x12.png 9w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-6.png 903w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Eski\u015fehir Hayvanat Bah\u00e7esi\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon receiving the signal of her transmitter, BSPB immediately contacted <a href=\"https:\/\/dogadernegi.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Do\u011fa Derne\u011fi (BirdLife T\u00fcrkiye)<\/a>, their partner in Turkey, as well as Eski\u015fehir Zoo. A dedicated team from Eski\u015fehir Zoo reached the site within three hours but sadly, it was too late \u2014 Nika had been electrocuted upon landing on the unsafe pylon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electrocution: a preventable killer&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Electrocution remains one of the leading causes of death for Egyptian Vultures, responsible for around 20% of all known mortalities. In Turkey alone, thousands of birds \u2014 including many protected species \u2014 are killed every year due to unsafe power infrastructure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When vultures perch or take off from unsafe pylons, their large wings can easily bridge the gap between live wires, causing a fatal electric shock. This preventable hazard continues to contribute to population declines across species. To tackle the problem, conservationists are working closely with electricity companies to insulate high-risk powerlines and replace outdated structures with safer designs. In the long term, adopting bird-safe pole types \u2014 or even burying powerlines in areas rich in biodiversity \u2014 offers the most sustainable solutions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mitigating electrocution not only protects endangered species but also benefits society. When large birds like vultures, storks, or eagles are electrocuted, they often cause short circuits, power outages, and even wildfires. Insulating dangerous powerlines and retrofitting hazardous poles improves safety, reduces costs, and ensures a more reliable power supply for local communities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Working together for a safer future&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Considerable progress has been achieved in <a href=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/es\/projects\/energy-infrastructure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mitigating electrocution<\/a>, yet the challenge is far from over.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well done to BSPB, Eski\u015fehir Zoo and Do\u011fa Derne\u011fi for their swift response and<s>&nbsp;<\/s> investigating the cause of Nika\u2019s death. 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