[Calpernia]

But parakeets aren't the only ones that nest in utility poles.

I'm just confused by the reason for this.

[_Jim]

I'm just confused by the reason for this.

I think you answered your own question with these previous posts:

Carbone said some of the targeted nests weigh more than 200 pounds and house up to 40 parrots and their young.

He said that last July, a transformer fire was linked to a bird colony. In 2003, a fire at another utility pole resulted in the high-voltage transformer falling to the ground and exploding.

I think one word can sum it up: "safety".

Well, maybe two words: "Health and safety."

The loss of power for some people CAN spell loss of health (food spoilage, loss of power for milking machines, etc).