All pilots, use caution for flocks of birds on and in the vicinity of the airport…
Tower: Skyhawk XXXXX, be advised there are 10,000 seagulls near the approach of runway 15.
Skyhawk: Roger. Is that an official count?
Tower: Just a quick count.
(pause)
Tower: Skyhawk XXXXX, be advised there are 10,435 seagulls near the approach of runway 15 … and you’re cleared for the option.
Short Final…
Key Takeaways:
- Pilots are advised to exercise caution due to a large flock of birds, specifically approximately 10,000 seagulls, near the approach of runway 15.
- A pilot humorously questions the tower's initial estimate of the bird count.
- The air traffic controller responds with a mock-precise updated count of 10,435 seagulls before clearing the aircraft for the option.
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