RatherBeFlying; there is not a lot the Bird Control unit at an airfiled can do about that one, but reports on this type of strike are useful in finding out about migrating bird flight lines through airspace as has been done in the Middle East where Large birds such as Cranes & Buzzards fly through airspace at certain levels.
The authorites here have issued warnings,where these birds may be encountered & when.
We have a Bird circle around the airport where I work that extends out to 13km as is the case with other licencesed UK airports, & we are supposed to know the potential hazards within that Circle & hazardous flight lines of birds to & from certain sites such as Lakes & Landfill sites, in relation to our airspace, therefore its always useful to know whats been struck, as this information can improve flight safety.
