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Old 24th Feb 2019, 23:05
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Originally Posted by gums

BTW, I am discounting bird strikes, as we should have heard radio calls like we did with Sully. Something really bad happened, and it happened quickly and crew was BZ trying to save their lives and not talking.

Anahuac Wildlife Refuge and nearby High Island are some of the largest areas for bird fallouts in the country. Although usually happens in spring just prior to an approaching cold front. I knew nothing about it while living in Houston, then saw a movie called The Big Year about birding enthusiasts.
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