Glad for them that it was nothing worse; quite a big bird!
I would estimate about 1/3 of the helicopter tasks I have carried out in the last 25 years have been between 0-500ft, 1/2 around 500ft and the rest up to 1500ft.
I suggest that avoiding birds is a regular proceedure in most helicopter operations.
Hitting one is simply a matter of chance, hence the clear visors.