Atop those telephone and power lines our feathered friends love to perch. Sometimes we see just a couple, other times flocks ...

However, the reason why birds mostly don't get electrocuted is because they took the trouble to evolve the ability to fly, and access the power lines using this ability.

Learn why birds flock to power lines, using them for social gatherings, warmth, and an ideal spot to spot predators and prey with safety and rest being a top priority, too ...

The brush fire that sparked near The Fort restaurant in Morrison, Colorado was caused by a bird that was electrocuted after it hit power lines.

West Metro Fire Rescue said a small fire near The Fort restaurant in Morrison started after a bird hit overhead power lines and caught fire.

Dozens of birds have met their sudden and violent demise in a California neighborhood in recent months, dropping out of the sky mid-flight and falling dead on city streets and in backyards.