State Grid Gansu Electric Power Company has stepped up efforts to protect migratory birds by integrating wildlife-friendly measures into power grid operations in Northwest China.

Gansu province is a key stopover and breeding ground for swans, herons, and cranes. In recent years, local power authorities have shifted from traditional bird deterrence methods to a more protection-oriented approach.

The company has launched a series of initiatives across major habitats, such as the Qilian Mountain National Nature Reserve, wetlands along the Lanzhou section of the Yellow River, and the Ziwuling National Nature Reserve.

Measures include installing insulation covers and bird-safe devices on transmission lines, as well as building artificial nests to encourage birds to settle in safer areas.