Bird Strike Committee USA

Bird Strike Committee USA Bird Strike Committee USA is a volunteer organization committed to understanding and reducing bird and other wildlife hazards to aircraft.

Bird and other wildlife strikes to aircraft annually cause millions in damage to U.S. civil and military aviation. Furthermore, these strikes put the lives of aircraft crew members and their passengers at risk: Globally, wildlife strikes have killed more than 300 people, destroyed 298 aircraft, and caused economic losses in the billions of dollars since 1988 (FAA, 2022). Bird Strike Committee USA

was formed in 1991 to facilitate the exchange of information, promote the collection and analysis of accurate wildlife strike data, promote the development of new technologies for reducing wildlife hazards, promote professionalism in wildlife management programs on airports through training and advocacy of high standards of conduct for airport biologists and bird patrol personnel, and be a liaison to similar organizations in other countries. Bird Strike Committee USA is a volunteer organization directed by a steering committee consisting of members from the Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Department of Defense, aviation industry/airlines, and airports. Thank you for visiting our page. We hope you find content interesting, informative, and sometimes even entertaining. External likes are provided for informational purposes. Any links that appear on our page do not constitute official endorsement on behalf of BSC-USA.

A robot chasing wild boars?Would a robot ever have a role in wildlife control at an airport? It may look unusual, but it...
04/16/2026

A robot chasing wild boars?

Would a robot ever have a role in wildlife control at an airport? It may look unusual, but it’s a reminder that new tools are always emerging in wildlife management.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAj-lMEoMBM

Now this is a sight that wasn't on our Bingo card. A humanoid robot named Edward Warchocki was spotted playfully chasing a herd of wild boars. The unusual oc...

Beep beep… but make it aviation ✈️💨Recently, an aircraft had to turn around after striking a coyote during takeoff 😳The ...
04/15/2026

Beep beep… but make it aviation ✈️💨

Recently, an aircraft had to turn around after striking a coyote during takeoff 😳
The flight returned safely — but the coyote definitely didn’t win this race.

The FAA Wildlife Strike Database includes 986 coyote strikes, with 74 of these strikes resulting in damage to aircraft.

🎥

A JetBlue plane struck a coyote on departure from Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport on Tuesday morning."They hit a coyote on departure. They will...

🚨 Wildlife Hazard Alert 🚨A wild reminder that wildlife hazards go far beyond birds—and why active management programs ar...
04/08/2026

🚨 Wildlife Hazard Alert 🚨

A wild reminder that wildlife hazards go far beyond birds—and why active management programs are critical for aviation safety.

A 6-foot alligator delayed a Delta Air Lines flight at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport after wandering onto a taxiway. 🐊✈️

🎥 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FsGKI6XrKs

Alligator prevents plane from landing at Savannah airportWJCL is your home for Georgia breaking news and weather. For your latest Georgia news and weather vi...

✈️🐦 Where will conference season take you this year?The aviation wildlife community is gearing up for a busy summer and ...
04/06/2026

✈️🐦 Where will conference season take you this year?

The aviation wildlife community is gearing up for a busy summer and fall—and we hope to see you along the way!

Bird Strike Committee USA Conference
📍 Cleveland, Ohio | 📅 August 4–6, 2026
Join us for one of the premier gatherings of wildlife and aviation professionals in North America. From operational insights to the latest research, this conference is all about advancing aviation safety through collaboration. ⏰ Call for Proposals Deadline: April 10 ⏰
🔗 https://aaae.org/birdstrike

🌍 Make it a global tour of wildlife hazard management:

Wildlife Strike International Conference
📍 Naples, Italy | 📅 June 17–19, 2026
Connect with experts from around the world and explore innovative approaches to mitigating wildlife risks in aviation.
🔗 https://www.naples2026.it/

Bird Strike Association of Canada Annual Conference
📍 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 📅 September 22–23, 2026
Exchange ideas and experiences with colleagues working across Canada’s unique aviation environments.
🔗 https://canadianbirdstrike.ca/events/2026-conference-of-bsac-3/

🌐 Three countries. Three conferences. One shared mission:
Reducing wildlife hazards and improving aviation safety worldwide.

Which one will we see you at?

Find innovative techniques for avoiding conflicts between airplanes and wildlife at the Aviation Wildlife Management Conference, presented in partnership with Bird Strike Committee USA.

04/03/2026

🚨 Call for Proposals Open! 🚨

⏰ Deadline: April 10

Share your expertise at the Aviation Wildlife Management Conference ✈️🐦

Submit a:
🔹 Presentation
🔹 Scientific Poster
🔹 “Lessons from the Field”

✨ Theme: Birds, Planes, and Safety Gains: Connecting Science, Policy, and Practice

🔗 Details & guidelines: https://aaae.org/birdstrike

✈️🐦 Now Hiring: Wildlife Biologist (DTW & YIP)A new opportunity is available for a Wildlife Biologist supporting operati...
03/31/2026

✈️🐦 Now Hiring: Wildlife Biologist (DTW & YIP)

A new opportunity is available for a Wildlife Biologist supporting operations at Detroit Metro and Willow Run airports.

This position plays a critical role in implementing Wildlife Hazard Management Plan activities in accordance with CFR Part 139.337, helping reduce wildlife strike risks and enhance aviation safety.

If you’re working in airport wildlife management—or looking to break into the field—this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

👉 Details here: https://jobs.rwfm.tamu.edu/view-job/?id=114534

📣 Please share with colleagues and professionals in your network

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service | Texas A&M AgriLife Research | Texas A&M Forest Service | Texas A&M AgriLife Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab | College of Agriculture & Life Sciences

Wildlife hazard management continues to evolve as strike risk increases alongside growing wildlife populations and opera...
03/20/2026

Wildlife hazard management continues to evolve as strike risk increases alongside growing wildlife populations and operational demands.

This recent Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l article highlights current mitigation strategies, including radar advancements, data-driven risk assessment, and the critical role of pilot reporting in strengthening our collective understanding.

A valuable read for those engaged in wildlife hazard mitigation and aviation safety:

From the earliest days of powered human flight, birds and other animals have occasionally caused problems for aircraft operations. Despite decades of mitigation efforts, the industry continues to rethink how it manages this persistent threat.

🌍✨ Spring Migration is Officially Underway! 🐦📍BirdCast is now live with real-time migration forecasts, so you can track ...
03/06/2026

🌍✨ Spring Migration is Officially Underway! 🐦📍

BirdCast is now live with real-time migration forecasts, so you can track the beginning of spring bird movement across the hemisphere! 🚀🕊️ See where migrants are on the move: https://birdcast.org/migration-tools/live-migration-maps/

And if you didn't know how incredible bird migration can be, check out this amazing story about the world’s longest non-stop bird migration — a bird that flew over 13,000 km from Alaska to Tasmania in just 11 days! 🌏💨
👉 https://www.iflscience.com/the-worlds-longest-non-stop-bird-migration-covered-over-13000-kilometers-from-alaska-to-tasmania-in-just-11-days-82726

🐦❤️ Spring is here — and the birds are on the move!

Live Maps During periods of seasonal bird migration, “live” migration maps show where nocturnal bird migration is occurring as detected by the U.S. weather surveillance radar network between local sunset to sunrise in near real-time. The maps show how many birds are present and in what direction...

🚀 Job Opportunity — Join the FAA as a Wildlife Biologist! 🐦✈️The Federal Aviation Administration is hiring a National Wi...
03/04/2026

🚀 Job Opportunity — Join the FAA as a Wildlife Biologist! 🐦✈️

The Federal Aviation Administration is hiring a National Wildlife Biologist — a key role focused on mitigating wildlife hazards to aircraft and improving aviation safety. This is a full-time, permanent position with competitive federal pay ($95,489 – $148,037/year) and relocation support available.

📌 What you’ll do:
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on wildlife hazard management.
• Provide technical support, guidance, and policy recommendations to FAA leadership and partners.
• Help develop national guidelines, regulations, and best practices to reduce wildlife-aircraft conflicts.
• Collaborate across government, industry, and research communities to advance aviation safety.

🎯 Who should apply:
Professionals with experience in wildlife hazard management, federal regulations, and aviation safety – ready to tackle complex challenges and make a real impact.

📆 Apply by: March 12, 2026
📍 Location: Negotiable (multiple FAA duty locations possible)
🔗 Learn more & apply:

This position serves as a National Wildlife Biologist for the Office of Airports Safety and Standards, Airports Safety and Operations Branch and is a recognized subject matter expert on mitigating wildlife hazards to aircraft that impact aviation safety.

🚨 Upcoming Webinar Alert! 🐦📡Join us on March 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET for a free webinar: “Improving the Utility of Avian R...
03/03/2026

🚨 Upcoming Webinar Alert! 🐦📡

Join us on March 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET for a free webinar: “Improving the Utility of Avian Radar for Bird Strike Avoidance and Habitat Management.”

👩‍🔬 Hosted by the Military Lands Working Group of The Wildlife Society, researchers from the University of Montana, in partnership with Ellsworth and Offutt Air Force Bases, will share cutting-edge approaches to using avian radar technology to:
• Classify bird movement and behavior from radar data
• Understand links between habitat features and bird flight activity
• Quantify 3D bird strike risk to inform habitat and wildlife management decisions
• Support real-world applications that reduce bird strikes using autonomous radar systems 🛫🐦

✅ Bonus: Participants are eligible for one Continuing Education Unit (CEU) for the Certified Wildlife Biologist® Renewal Program.

📍 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HV4xwBqURdGoC6VX5Rfmvg #/registration

📌 Can’t make it live? The webinar will be recorded and shared the following week at wildlife.org/events.

Researchers at the University of Montana, working in conjunction with Ellsworth and Offutt Air Force Bases, have found novel approaches to increase the utility of dedicated avian radar systems for bird strike avoidance and associated habitat management. By taking advantage of the unique tracking abi...

🐰✈️ Bad Bunny?Did you know that there are 1,330 strikes involving rabbits and hares recorded in the National Wildlife St...
02/27/2026

🐰✈️ Bad Bunny?

Did you know that there are 1,330 strikes involving rabbits and hares recorded in the National Wildlife Strike Database?

If you knew that — you might just take home the 🏆 at our Quiz Bowl during the next Aviation Wildlife Management Conference in Cleveland, OH August 4–6, 2026!

👀 Anyone know the most frequently struck species of rabbit/hare?

Register now: https://aaae.org/birdstrike

How would you document this bird during your airfield surveys?
02/26/2026

How would you document this bird during your airfield surveys?

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