Scientists determine geese involved in Hudson River plane crash were migratory
Monday, June 8, 2009 - 10:07
in Biology & Nature
US Airways Flight 1549 bird strike to determine not only the species, but also that the Canada geese involved were from a migratory, rather than resident, population. This knowledge is essential for wildlife professionals to develop policies and techniques that will reduce the risk of future collisions. The team's findings are being published in the journal "Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment".