Shorebirds in NYC attack drones monitoring beaches, prompting flight plan adjustments.

Angry shorebirds in New York City have been attacking drones patrolling beaches for signs of sharks and struggling swimmers, prompting city agencies to adjust their flight plans. Flocks of birds have repeatedly swarmed the devices since May, fueling concern from wildlife experts about the impact on threatened species nesting along the coast. The drones have yet to conduct any rescues.

July 12, 2024
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