Bird collisions with aircraft are on the decline at Vancouver International Airport on Sea Island, along with the number of birds being killed both in accidents and by grounds personnel. YVR officials are crediting a number of initiatives, including the installation of box culverts to reduce habitat for waterfowl next to the cross runway, along with an expanded raptor program to frighten birds away from sensitive areas. "It's not any one thing that's been a solution," said Brett Patterson, director of airside operations....
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