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Airport Biologist Bradley Lewis joins Cody in reviewing the new Federal Aviation publication; AC 150/5200-32C - Reporting Wildlife Aircraft Strikes. Published in July of 2024, the updated ac makes minor changes and updates. With the biggest being the addition of 50 more species to the national FAA hazard ranking. Join in while Brad and Cody geek out on the finer details of strike reporting. Please...

Welcome to another episode of the Airport Wild Podcast. Today we are talking to Dr. Jay Tischendorf, a wildlife biologist and veterinarian. He leads us into the scary world of zoonotic diseases. We discuss a broad range of diseases and how to protect yourself from them. BaRFS, Rabies, Roundworms, Leptospirosis, The Black Death, Kidney Failure, Liver Failure and Diarrhea are just a few of the keywo...

In this episode we are joined by fighter pilots who developed an Artificial Intelligence wildlife monitoring program to help airports mitigate wildlife hazards.

In this episode we learn the details of a study that focused on Canada Geese Movements around airports in France. Marta Giordano works with the Civil Aviation Technical Centre helping airports in France learn about and mitigate airport wildlife hazards. Here is the website of the Civil Aviation Technical Centre: https://www.stac.aviation-civile.gouv.fr/en  France Birdstrike Database (PICA): https:...

Episode 34 Beaver Control with Don LaFountain; Don Lafountain, a Certified Wildlife Control Professional (CWCP) and a nationally recognized beaver control expert. Don is also co-owner of Integrated Wildlife Management, a company specializing in all aspects of nuisance beaver control. Don has 20+ years in the nuisance wildlife industry and conducts year-round beaver control projects for State agenc...

Pest Control Technician and Social Media Queen Jasmine Almeter AKA Jasmine Pest Pro joins the show and discusses how she and company Optimum Pest Pro of Rochester NY have carved out quite the niche in the community of pest control both with their social media presence and top notch service.  Topics Covered:  - Pest Control  - Falconry  - Exclusion Work  - Rodent Control  - Social Media Marketing ...

Certified Airport Wildlife Biologist Jacob Hoffee from Lincoln, Nebraska and Eric Methieson from Rhode Island tackle questions submitted by our audience regarding best practices, dealing with the public eye, and first hand experience.  Topics Covered:  Bird strikes  Depredation  Wildlife Control  Data Management  Goose Hazing

Newly elected Chair of The Bird Strike Committee USA, Nick Atwell who is also the Natural Resources and Wildlife Manager of the Port of Portland joins our show to discuss the mission and goal of the organization as well as some of the changes that have taken place over the years in the world of Airport Wildlife Control. Nick spotlights their upcoming virtual conference being held on August 16th, 1...

Airport Wildlife Trainers Julia Priolo and Darby Albrect join the show and talk about some of their role as Trainers for Loomacres Wildlife Management. We touch on some of the FAA requirements that airports and airport staff have to comply with as well as how Covid 19 changed the landscape and paved the way for Virtual Training.  Topics Covered:  - WHMP  - WHA  - Virtual Training  - P139 Airport C...

Brooke Morgan and Cata Wingfield sit down with us and share some of their best and worst experiences being an Airport Wildlife Biologist with Loomacres Wildlife Management. Both have entered a career in wildlife management after breezing through school and doing field work in Fish Hatcheries, Squib Boats, and Idaho back country. Learn what it takes to be successful in the industry and enjoy the fr...

Gary Cooke is a B787 pilot for American Airlines and a retired USAF C-5 pilot and safety officer.  Gary has over 40 years’ aviation experience flying military, corporate, general, and commercial flying and has focused his safety efforts in reducing bird/wildlife strike risk within aviation.  Most recently Gary started the Bird Strike Working Group for the National Business Aviation Association, an...

Innovator, visionary, entrepreneur and expert trapper Jim Comstock was tired of using junk equipment that hadn't been redesigned in 20 plus years so he went into his workshop and Comstock Custom Cages was formed. Hear Jim's story of taking his passion and love for trapping and turned it into a business.  Topics Covered  - Trapping  - Cage Trapping  - Nuisance Trapping  - Wildlife Damage Control  h...

Mike Bierman from Detect - Inc joins the show this week and discusses some of the technology trends with Avian Radar systems as well as a rising popularity with Drone Detection. 

Project Biologist and Habitat Expert Kaylee Resha and NY-Regional Director Sean Langevin from the National Wild Turkey Federation join our show to talk about the impact the NWTF is having on habitat as well as their 10 year campaign of Save the Habitat Save the Hunt initiative that has already surpassed expectations!

Darby Albrecht; Loomacres Airport Wildlife Biologist and Wildlife Hazard Management Trainer from Tulsa, Ok is our guest on episode 24. She discusses tips and tricks for beaver trapping, harassing eagles the correct and legal way, and even shares some stories from the field. We go over her duties as a trainer for FAA Certified Airport Wildlife Hazard Management. 

Crystal Alexander who has been an airport wildlife biologist in Kansas and Alaska joins on todays show. She shares with us her college days at Stephen F. Austin in Texas and The University of Alaska Fairbanks as well as her time as an ammo specialist in the U.S. Army.  

Mike Matney has been trapping since he was 11 and was even able to buy a brand new truck as a 16 year old child, all paid for by trapping. He joins our show today with some great stories, and great insight on the industry and where the future of trapping might be headed.

On this episode we sit down with Kathy Benedict from Goose Rangers and Goose Dogs For Sale to discuss non lethal techniques for hazing geese as well as tips and tricks for training your Goose Dog. 

We sit down with Paul Curtis from Cornell University to talk about the rising population of certain species in Urban Areas and the effect it has on human wildlife interactions. 

On Episode 19 our guest is Gary Searing the Executive Director of The Bird Strike Association of Canada. https://canadianbirdstrike.ca https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation/operating-airports-aerodromes/controlling-wildlife-near-airports-aerodromes

We sit down with Kitty Carroll of the International Falconry Academy and Bird Strike Force to talk about the use of Falconry in the Abatement of Wildlife and Education of the public  https://birdstrikeforce.com/ https://birdsofprey.net/

We sit down with 3 Biologists from Loomacres Wildlife Management to discuss waterfowl management techniques used around the country. Both Active and Passive techniques are discussed and lots of laughs are shared in this fun episode

Hey All! Join us as we sit down with Dr. Chris Nicolai of Delta Waterfowl and discuss Canada Geese, their migration and some management practices that may just help you and your airport!

We sit down with Jimmy Hamilton of Vortex Optics. A 12 year veteran of the company and optics, Jimmy is a wealth of knowledge on the subject of Binoculars. Jimmy and I discuss what makes a binocular tic, and what you should be thinking about the next time you check out some Binos online or at your local optics counter

We were able to sit and talk dog work on an airfield with Loomacres employees Brooke Morgan and Brett Jacobson. We talk Idaho fisheries, Golden Retrievers for airport work and just have a great conversation overall