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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://www.stac.aviation-civile.gouv.fr/en/airport-safety/airport-safety/animal-hazard/pica-animal-collision-information-programme --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/airportwild/message

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 agencies, Fortune 500 companies as well as private citizens in his home state of Massachusetts. Learn more from Don! https://www.wildlifecontrolsupplies.com/animal/WCSBVR1.html --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/airportwild/message

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  - Branding   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/airportwild/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/airportwild/message

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, 17th and 19th. For registration information visit their website www.birdstrike.org Topics Covered - Wildlife Management techniques - Bird Strike Database  - Aviation changes - History of Bird Strike Committee USA  - New Technology and Techniques for Wildlife Hazard Management  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/airportwild/message

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 Certification  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/airportwild/message

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 free tips from these two.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/airportwild/message

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, and as such has represented NBAA as a steering committee member for the BSC-USA. He also represents NBAA on the WBA where he has been a board member and has had a key role in developing the Global Action Plan for reducing B/W strike risks in Aviation.  Gary has written and presented numerous papers on identifying bird/wildlife hazards and reducing the risk in aviation specific to pilots. Gary and his wife Margaret Golden have four grown children and reside in Savannah, Georgia, USA. Topics Covered:  - World Birdstrike Association  - Upcoming Seminars  - Training Courses  www.worldbirdstrike.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/airportwild/message

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  https://comstockcustomcage.com/ https://www.facebook.com/wiretriggercagetraps --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/airportwild/message

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.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/airportwild/message

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/airportwild/message

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.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/airportwild/message