Rogue Valley Intl - Medford Airport: Wildlife Strikes
397 reported strikes · 8 damaging · 1990–2026
📍 Medford, US · 42.374, -122.873
Species struck most often
- American kestrel62
- Mourning dove47
- Western meadowlark18
- European starling13
- Barn swallow11
- American barn owl11
- Rock pigeon11
- Sparrows10
Notable strikes
- 2003-01-08 · DHC8 DASH 8 · Lesser scaup · Substantial
7-8 birds suddenly appeared i front of a/c. Several hit nose & windshld. Force of impact fractured inner pane on capt side. Numerous small pieces of glass iht cpt in face, scalp & chest. He turned control over to f/o for ldg. Emerg power switched on after…
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.