The following CAA document provides information on the increasing threat of large flocking birds: Large Flocking Birds - An International Conflict Between Conservation and Air Safety.

Mandatory Reporting of Birdstrikes in the UK

Mandatory Reporting of Birdstrikes in the UK came into force on 16 December 2003.   Read the CAA News Release here.

Article 227 of the Air Navigation Order refers to the mandatory requirement to report birdstrikes in the UK.

Online Birdstrike Reporting System

Following successful trials involving several UK licensed aerodromes, online reporting was introduced on 1 January 2008: the form is available on http://www.caa.co.uk/birdstrikereporting.

Further details can be found on the CAA News Release: CAA Introduces Online Birdstrike Reporting System

Please Note:  Online reporting is the preferred method for reporting birdstrike occurrences to the CAA.  However, form CA 1282 will still be available for a further period of time.  Reportees are reminded that form CA 1282 cannot be completed or submitted online, but should be either faxed to the number notified on the form, or posted using the Freepost address.

UK Birdstrike Data 

The CAA's view is that the volume of birdstrikes reported at a particular airport or aerodrome does not imply greater hazard.  Due to the limitations of unanalysed raw data, users should exercise extreme caution in forming any conclusion or opinion based on quantitive data alone.

The identity of the birdstrike data reported, the type of bird and aircraft involved, and the aircraft operator, are not available.

The CAA disclaims all responsibility for any interpretation which might be made by others in receipt of this birdstrike data.

Statistics for 1990-1994
Statistics for 1995-1999
Statistics for 2000-2003
Statistics for 2004-2009

Statistics for 2008 - Top Ten Species 
Statistics for 2009 - Top Species 

Statistics for 2008 - Various (inc How Data Entered, Assessment of Status, by Aircraft Registration, Effect on Flight, Aircraft Types Most Affected, Top Ten Species - Peak Season, Time of Day of Occurrences).


UK Birdstrike Committee (UKBSC) - Terms of Reference and meeting minutes are available on the UKBSC web page

Avian Flu

When an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus is confirmed, a protection, surveillance and restricted zone around the site of the outbreak is declared by the Secretary of State.

Aerodrome Operators, and those responsible for aerodrome bird control management, should seek the official advice from both the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) with regard to the restrictions imposed and the handling of birds and carcasses during periods of an outbreak.

Operators should also note that during periods of restriction, the Bird Remains Identification Service carried out by the Food and Environment Research Agency (FERA) is suspended.  Further information and clarification should be sought from the Bird Management Unit at FERA.

The following links contain updated information and advice regarding Avian Flu and should be referred to in all instances:

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Health and Safety Executive

Department of Health

Health Protection Agency