Breeding of birds on high voltage power line in Serbia

Use of high voltage Power line, new structural elements in birds habitat, for their reproduction analised in this paper. Total of 14 bird species are recorded as breeder on pylons of Power line in Serbia up to now. Comparation of colonisation processes on Power lines from various bird species in Serbia and other countries, its beginning and dynamics also discussed. Special attention was given for fact that birds regularly used Power line for various purposes and for existing interaction between them and electrocompanies. Relation between pylon design and structure and number of birds communities are also evaluated. Special attention was paid for importance of Power line for rare and threatened raptors. Building performance and ability of crows species was analyzed and their importance for raptors which prevail-occupy crows nests. Mitigation measures for development of cooperation between nature protection and electric company also proposed.