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Wildlife is a famously engaged participant when it comes to MotoGP’s Australian Grand Prix – but is there a way to minimise the frequent impact?
The recent Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island was disrupted by Cape Barren geese, which frequently walk across the circuit and cause stoppages in track action. These geese, weighing up to eight kilograms, brought out the red flags during Moto2’s second practice session. They are not the only animals to cause disruption, as wallabies and kangaroos have also strayed onto the track in the past. However, dealing with these animals has been challenging due to their protected status in Australia. Graeme Coles from Full Flight Birds of Prey proposed using raptors to scare away the geese without harming them, as a solution to alleviate the issues. Coles and ecologist Professor Rob Wallis have previously worked with sporting arenas in Victoria to manage wildlife during major events. They believe that implementing a strategy with an eagle at Phillip Island could be effective in keeping the geese away.
Source: The Race
