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Bowers Field Wildlife Hazard Management Plan <br /> 7.2.3 Songbirds <br /> Songbirds were consistently seen during the WHE. This guild forages on seeds, fruits, <br /> and small insects/worms, often associated with all habitats. Short, sparse grass areas <br /> offer limited attraction, as there tends to be fewer seeds, fruits, and insects present. <br /> Habitat management is the critical method for managing these guilds. Harassment and <br /> lethal reinforcement rarely offer a benefit. Members of this guild are frequently struck, <br /> but infrequently cause damage. This guild is not a substantial risk to aviation safety. <br /> 7.2.4 Waterfowl <br /> Waterfowl were the 2n1 most frequently observed and 2nd most abundant guild during the <br /> WHE. The singular most attractive habitat for them was pond V,which also attracted <br /> >20,000 starlings in August 2022. As discussed above, ELN shall endeavor to remove or <br /> minimize this pond(Pond V),pending final environmental review. <br /> Most members of this guild are hunted several months a year and learn to avoid <br /> dangerous areas. Therefore,pyrotechnics, shotgun fire, and lethal reinforcement are <br /> effective methods for deterring this guild from the area. <br /> 7.2.5 Mammals <br /> No coyotes or deer were observed inside the AOA fence during the WHE, but both were <br /> observed on airport property. Deer are unlikely to access the airfield,but coyotes can. <br /> ELN will monitor coyote and deer presence and harass them from the airport upon <br /> detection. Coyotes,though not often seen, are the primary mammal of concern. <br /> Maintaining the AOA fence should protect the airfield from most coyote hazards. If <br /> coyotes persist, ELN may contact USDA WS or others to aid in lethal removal. If <br /> mammal hazards significantly increase, ELN may seek to add a buried apron to their <br /> fence. <br /> An effective and efficient way to remove coyotes is by shooting at night. Foothold traps <br /> are also very effective and require minimal staff time to set and monitor. These devices <br /> can be highly selective and work the entire time they are set. State law requires that <br /> airports obtain a body-gripping trap permit from WDFW and that traps must be checked <br /> at least every 24 hours. If trapping is needed, ELN will follow all state laws. Only safe, <br /> effective, humane,practical, and legal methods will be used. No mammals will be shot <br /> without 100%positive species identification. <br /> 7-3 <br /> 31 December 2024 <br />