CHEDDAR, is a juvenile hawk who craves the kill. This bird of prey, also called a raptor, patrols the Tampa International Airport relentlessly. First used to drive nuisance birds away from planes in 40s at a Scottish airfield. Success lead to similar programs around the globe. Cheddar and falconer Jackie Hurd, been hired to deal with unwanted birds, threatening to damage or bring down planes. Flock of large birds on takeoff is airports biggest fear. It’s a bloody business, guarding planes from bird strikes. Cheddar is on the job. Come and Meet ‘CHEDDAR: The ANGRY BIRDS Assassin’
Scott Mc Kiernan, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, ZUMA Press
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