C4 Bird Scaring and Dispersal

Question 1

Who is responsible for bird scaring?

Answer 1

The Aerodrome Authority

Question 2

When should routine bird scaring patrols be carried out?

Answer 2

• As soon after first light as possible
• Half an hour before sunset
• Prior to each aircraft movement at night, whenever 30 minutes or more has elapsed since the previous movement

Question 3

What actions should be taken when concentrations of birds are observed near the runway, taxiways, approach or go-around areas?

Answer 3

The ADM is to be informed
ATC shall warm pilots of bird formations or individual large birds reported or observed on or above the manoeuvring area and the extend of any bird dispersal action being carried out

Question 4

What actions should be taken in response to a bird strike being discovered or reported?

Answer 4

ATC shall pass details to the ADM so that a bird strike report can be filed, and arrange for remains to be removed