Red-tail hawk takes flight again at LG&E’s Mill Creek Station
Friday, April 15, 2011
Two years ago, a red-tail hawk landed at our Mill Creek Station with little hope of flying again.
Found on the side of the plant road by employees, the emaciated raptor hid under a vehicle that stopped out of concern for its safety.
Thanks to our ongoing partnership with Raptor Rehab, employees knew the right people to call and cared for the injured hawk until officials took him in.
After several months of aggressive treatment, the hawk took flight again earlier this week close to the spot where it originally landed, with a few of the plant’s employees gathered in support.
Protecting Kentucky’s raptors is not a new concept for LG&E and KU. Since the 1990s, our utilities’ power plants have played host to many raptor species through our nesting box initiative, which was highlighted last year on KET’s Kentucky Afield.
And, as part of our Avian Protection Plan, we continue to provide resources and financial support for the rehabilitation of injured or malnourished raptors, like the one released at Mill Creek.
We also cover or mark power lines where needed to allow safe perching.
These are just a few of the ways we’re protecting Kentucky’s natural resources.
If you’d like to help us in our support of Raptor Rehab, check out their website for information on how to volunteer or donate.
Until next time, keep using energy safely and wisely.
And, keep an eye to the sky for that red-tail hawk.
Found on the side of the plant road by employees, the emaciated raptor hid under a vehicle that stopped out of concern for its safety.
Thanks to our ongoing partnership with Raptor Rehab, employees knew the right people to call and cared for the injured hawk until officials took him in.
After several months of aggressive treatment, the hawk took flight again earlier this week close to the spot where it originally landed, with a few of the plant’s employees gathered in support.
Protecting Kentucky’s raptors is not a new concept for LG&E and KU. Since the 1990s, our utilities’ power plants have played host to many raptor species through our nesting box initiative, which was highlighted last year on KET’s Kentucky Afield.
And, as part of our Avian Protection Plan, we continue to provide resources and financial support for the rehabilitation of injured or malnourished raptors, like the one released at Mill Creek.
We also cover or mark power lines where needed to allow safe perching.
These are just a few of the ways we’re protecting Kentucky’s natural resources.
If you’d like to help us in our support of Raptor Rehab, check out their website for information on how to volunteer or donate.
Until next time, keep using energy safely and wisely.
And, keep an eye to the sky for that red-tail hawk.
