Purple Heron
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Birds have been disappearing from the island of Samos, Greece since local wireless (cell phone) towers were upgraded to 4G two years ago. By winter of last year, there were virtually no birds left. My husband and I did a lot of research to determine if cell tower radiation could be affecting the birds and concluded that it might be because no other environmental factors had changed.
We wanted to know if this was happening in other parts of Greece, so we went on an extended trip to the important birding sites of northern Greece. We found that this problem is not confined to Samos. There are new cell towers everywhere, many areas have been upgraded to 4G, and bird numbers are way down, especially in 4G areas.
I have written a document, "Birds and Trees of Northern Greece", which details our findings. It is attached. Please read it to get a picture of what is happening.
I would like to hear from anyone who has observed similar phenomena in his or her area. I am particularly interested in finding out is anyone has observed a decrease in bird populations after cell towers are upgraded to 4G, but you may also have noticed changes where towers are 3G, where there is Wi-Fi, (e.g. town centers) and where smart meters (these emit a signal similar to Wi-Fi) have been installed. You might also have noticed changes in birds' behavior, nesting patterns, number of chicks, etc.
While there are many studies on the effects of electromagnetic radiation on birds (see links in my document) there are very few observational studies. Your input would be extremely valuable.
We wanted to know if this was happening in other parts of Greece, so we went on an extended trip to the important birding sites of northern Greece. We found that this problem is not confined to Samos. There are new cell towers everywhere, many areas have been upgraded to 4G, and bird numbers are way down, especially in 4G areas.
I have written a document, "Birds and Trees of Northern Greece", which details our findings. It is attached. Please read it to get a picture of what is happening.
I would like to hear from anyone who has observed similar phenomena in his or her area. I am particularly interested in finding out is anyone has observed a decrease in bird populations after cell towers are upgraded to 4G, but you may also have noticed changes where towers are 3G, where there is Wi-Fi, (e.g. town centers) and where smart meters (these emit a signal similar to Wi-Fi) have been installed. You might also have noticed changes in birds' behavior, nesting patterns, number of chicks, etc.
While there are many studies on the effects of electromagnetic radiation on birds (see links in my document) there are very few observational studies. Your input would be extremely valuable.