Bird activity within the vicinity of [Location] Airport

Thank you for the opportunity to respond to REPCON report RA2026-00074 regarding bird activity within the vicinity of [Location].

[Location] Airport maintains a structured and compliant wildlife hazard management framework and does not consider the matters raised to reflect any deficiency in current controls. We offer the following in response:

• The last three CASA surveillance audits have not identified any findings relating to wildlife hazard management. Similarly, the last three Aerodrome Technical Inspections (ATI) have not identified any findings in this area. 
• In accordance with the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, Aerodrome Reporting Officers conduct routine bird monitoring and dispersal activities multiple times per day, ensuring continuous oversight and timely response to wildlife activity.
• The species referenced in the report, Australian White Ibis and Magpie Geese, account for 1.57 per cent and 0.59 per cent respectively of recorded bird sightings within the vicinity of the runway strip. 
• [Location] Airport holds a current [wildlife control permit] issued by [Government department], which permits the use of lethal control measures for approved species, including Ibis, where operationally required.
• [Location] Airport engages [wildlife consultancy], an established industry specialist, to conduct periodic reviews and support the ongoing development of the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan.
• Aerodrome Reporting Officers do not hold firearms licences. Where firearms-based control is required, this is undertaken by a suitably licensed third-party contractor in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Aerodrome Reporting Officers undertake regular wildlife hazard management training delivered by [wildlife consultancy] to ensure competency in identification, risk assessment, reporting, and control of wildlife hazards.
• Pyrotechnic dispersal (Bird Fright) has previously been utilised by our contracted pest controller. 
• A recent review of the Airservices Australia CIRRIS reports shows that there is no mention of wildlife related reports for the last two years.

[Location] Airport will continue to monitor wildlife activity and review available mitigation measures as part of normal safety management processes. Current controls are considered appropriate, proportionate, and effective.