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Bird and Animal Forum 2007
Over 80 people, representing all sectors of the aviation industry, came along to a recent forum to discuss the issue of bird and animal hazards and share how their organisations were managing the problem.
More information and presentations.
Birds identified using DNA
The DNA project funded by the ATSB has been finalised. A copy of the findings of the trial undertaken jointly by the Australian Museum and Museum Victoria is available to download.
Aerodromes can still use the DNA sampling kits (for a fee) from the Australian Museum to help identify birds.
For further detail contact the project manager Dr Rebecca Johnson at the Museum on 02 9320 6454 or by email at rebeccaj@austmus.gov.au.
Useful information
Reporting Bird & Animal Strikes
The ATSB Accident & Incident Notification Form now includes bird/animal strike fields. This information is essential to help better understand the issues with bird and animal hazards.
Bird and Animal Hazard Management Plan template
The Australian Airports Association in co-operation with the Australian Aviation Bird and Animal Hazard Working Group, has developed a National Framework for Bird and Animal Management at Airports
This document provides guidance in developing an airport Bird and Animal Hazard Management Plan. It also includes sample “standard operating procedures” for staff involved in harassment of birds and animals.
Aerodromes or airlines can use this material to develop their own Bird and Animal Hazard Management Plans or as a checklist for reviewing their current Plan.
Bird and Animal Hazard Management Plan template. ( 2.1Mb file)
Bird information sheets
A set of Bird Information sheets have been developed by the ATSB and cover the 8 birds considered to be hazardous to aircraft operations. These information sheets are available to download from the ATSB website.