Management of wildlife at Logan International Airport is critical to prevent bird strikes with aircraft. Jeff Turner, who oversees these efforts, identifies the great black-backed gull and other species causing safety risks with their presence near runways. The Federal Aviation Administration noted around 19,000 bird strike incidents in 2023, resulting in a financial burden of $461 million to airlines. The management strategy often includes harassment and, as a last resort, lethal measures to mitigate these challenges, particularly with larger gull species like the great black-backed gull.
Every day, birds and airplanes collide, accounting for approximately 19,000 incidents across nearly 800 US airports in 2023, costing airlines an estimated $461 million.
The great black-backed gull, the largest of all gull species, has a wingspan over 5.5 feet and poses a significant risk when near runways.
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