From relocating hawks to managing geese, wildlife management is critical to Johnson County airports
To reduce the odds of a plan colliding with a bird, the Johnson County Airport Commission employs a wildlife biologist to manage the skies at the countyâs two airports by relocating hawks and using other techniques.
and last updated 2021-03-01 08:09:02-05
OLATHE, Kan. â Whenever an aircraft takes off and lands, there is a chance the plane hits a bird. To reduce the odds of a collision, the Johnson County Airport Commission employs a wildlife biologist to manage the skies at the countyâs two airports.