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Reporting Bird and Other Wildlife Activities

Chapter 7 · Section 5. Bird Hazards and Flight Over National Refuges, Parks, and Forests

If you observe birds or other animals on or near the runway, request airport management to disperse the wildlife before taking off. Also contact the nearest FAA ARTCC, FSS, or tower (including non-Federal towers) regarding large flocks of birds and report the:

(a) Geographic location.

(b) Bird type (geese, ducks, gulls, etc.).

(c) Approximate numbers.

(d) Altitude.

(e) Direction of bird flight path.

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