CARNAGE
AT CREWE STATION - bay
platform 7 contained a dead Barn Owl which was tragic in itself
but alongside the owl were the remains of what looked like a
Kestrel. Further up the bay were the remains of another Kestrel
like bird. A bird strike is quite common but three birds of prey
in one short stretch of line was curious to say the least. Had
they hit the wires while chasing the numerous pigeons - do these
birds actually hunt pigeon? All very sad. 08/11/2005
UPDATE:- I understand from one of our correspondents
that these sad little bodies are actually the result of bird
strikes by the trains. I assume that the stock hits the bird
which stays on the front of the vehicle until it stops in the
bay when the body falls off. Running between Crewe and Cardiff,
the trains that use the bay must pass mainly through open countryside
where bird life is plentiful hence the resultant carnage. Upon
reflection, I have seen many a pigeon stuck on the front of DVT's
so this is nothing new but, hopefully, now indicates a healthy
stock of birds of prey on the line side. |
- BANGOR - HOLYHEAD
