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Grasses to Deter Birds Submitted by: Chris Pennell Date: 5-4-06 Email: chris.pennell@agresearch.co.nz; AgResearch New Zealand Our science team here at AgResaerch New Zealand has developed a grass containing a natural “live-in” fungus, now known as endophyte. Extensive research and development over the last 7 years with Canada geese and other birds have shown positive results. The major advantage of this grass/endophyte is its ability to deter insects that many birds feed on. We now have a grass designed for temperate regions that will deter insectivourous and herbivorous birds. Further research is in progress at an airport to determine if these palatable turf type endophyte grasses mean less bird foraging. For more information E-MAIL above. China Airports in Trouble Submitted by: Muztagh Date: 4-29-06 Email: ilham@muztagh.com; Unknown I have heard a news on TV which is in Chinese, that recently an airport in southern China is in serious trouble due to the birds migrated suddenly to that area, is it a common problem? Planting Non-palatable Grasses at Airports Submitted by: Todd Pitlik Date: 10-25-04 Email: todd.j.pitlik@aphis.usda.gov; USDA-Wildlife Services I would like to know if anyone knows of any airport that has planted non-palatable or non-seeding grasses, e.g., fescue, at an airport to reduce the attraction of vegetation on rodents and birds between the runways. Pilot Actions in Response to Birds on Runway? Submitted by: Allen Inks Date: 3-28-03 Email: inks@mstfirm I visited (fortunately by automobile) one uncontrolled General Aviation airport with a flock of geese walking on the runway. Where can I find information (or does anyone have suggestions) about the "best" pilot action in such a situation? Does the pilot go around, and take the chance of striking a bird flying up from the runway? Does the pilot try to land and slow down quickly to allow the birds to fly away? Or "buzz" the runway to scare away the birds, then land on a second pass (not MY idea of the safest thing to do). All this assumes, of course that: there is no one available on the ground to disperse the birds, and that there is some reason that the pilot must land at that airport or is on a short final before realizing the birds are present. Iguanas Submitted by: Felix Rivera Date: 3-29-02 Company: Puerto Rico Ports Authority Email: pasofino55@hotmail.com We have a big problem with this kind of reptile in our airport daily. We have thousands of them near the Runways and Taxiways, and we received calls from the ATCT every five minutes. Sometimes we chased out or an aircraft is smashing other times. Most of the time we have to close the R/W several minutes until the dead Iguana is removed. If somebody has any information about this animal and how to eliminate the problem, please contact me by My E-mail or call 787-630-6606 or fax 787-791-3430. Black-tailed Prairie Dogs Submitted by: Anonymous Date: Unknown Email: newmana@erau.edu Has anyone out there documented having problems, (hazard) with Black-tailed Prairie Dogs on their runways and FOD from their holes adjacent to the runway surface? Does having prairie dogs on the runway pose a potential hazard/problem for them? If they are a documented hazard around the runways is anyone addressing this to the FAA, in particular should the big push to make them endangered happen? Bird Strike info./pictures Submitted by: Joe Cocklin Company: Air Methods Corp. Email: joelisac@att.net Date: Fri Aug 31 14:20:26 MST 2001 I'm am giving a class on bird strikes at the next AMTC in Orlando and am looking for any or all information concerning bird strikes, especially pertaining to helicopters. I am also looking for any good pictures of either the aircraft damage or pilot injury. Thanks. Grasshoppers Submitted by: Dave Hammer Company: Teterboro Airport Email: dhaemmer@aol.com Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2001 18:40:28 MST We are having a major infestation of grasshoppers this year, and they are bringing with them, huge flocks of Starlings who love the babies as a food source. We have begun spraying with Sevin and it seems to be bringing the populations down significantly. Has anyone else out there had this problem? Airport Wildlife Hazard Management Plan Submitted by: Bob Johnson Kansas City International Airport, Aviation Department Email: Bob_Johnson/av/kcmo@kcmo Date: Sat, 1 Dec 2001 20:37:39 -0700 (MST) Would be interested in hearing from airport that have
an approved Airport Wildlife Hazard Management Plan. Specifically I am
looking for information on how your format is regarding to the airport's
annual wildlife hazard group meeting. Are handouts used, PowerPoint presentation
utilized, what is the length of meeting, who is invited to attend, what
type of a format is the meeting-roundtable discussion.
Wildlife Hazard Management O & M Funding Submitted by: Yul L. McNair, Jacksonville Airport Authority Email: yulm@jaxairports.org Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 09:29:14 -0700 (MST) Does anyone know of any potential funding sources for an Airport's Wildlife Hazard Management Program (Program)? Funding, in terms of acquisition of equipment and supplies to support the Program.
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