An oil platform in the North Sea has changed the colour of its lighting to green, in order not to attract migratory birds. As a result, only a few dozen birds were found circling it in the night, as opposed to thousands in the past, when yellow (sodium) lamps were used. There are hundreds of oil platforms in the North Sea, and when migratory birds circle the platforms all night, they can get exhausted and fall into the water to their death.
A decision will be made in the new year whether all the company's platforms will be lit up green. Incidentally, the workers on board have said they found it more pleasant to work in the green light, rather than the harsh yellow.
This is very interesting Guido. I think it looks better green.
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Im for anything that makes things easier on our wildlife ,it does look better this way ..love Jan xx
ReplyDeleteloved the green lights and hope santa will find it too xxxx
ReplyDeleteThis is interesting. I wonder why the birds are attracted to the yellow and not the green? I like the green better, too!
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Thanks for sharing this amazing fact about Green Lights and birds. Very interesting.
ReplyDeleteLove the green look. Very cool concept they have on the birds. :)
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I didn`t realise that Guido, that was really interesting, thanks for telling us all about it. :o)
ReplyDeleteLove Sandra xx
Very interesting...I would think the green lights would be easier on the eyes of those working on the platform. Linda in Washington state
ReplyDeleteI think I'd prefer the green lighting, also. Especially in this time of year when artificial (non-sunlight) lighting is so important, benefiting the birds and workers is great. I like seeing the photos for the difference.
ReplyDeleteI like the green lights, especially if it saves the birds!!
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