I just like the word 'falconry'

So far, the birds at the Shelby County Airport have respected the 125-decibel, propane-fueled cannon's authority, but county leaders have made it clear that they'll have the birds shot if the fowl resume their occupancy of the runway.

Some residents who aren't so keen on the idea of laying waste to the birds suggest that officials relocate the fowl, which probably would be expensive, or bring in falcons or a large dog, which probably wouldn't solve the problem of animals on the runway.