SS,
You asked "Are you sure about the 'around midnight' part, as you are so accurate with your height! I wont argue the AGL/ASL bit!!"
The height bit was easy, as of course you might remember from your HK days, the standard ATC clearance inside the Kai Tak zone was "not above 500 feet amsl".
You also stated: I for one wasn't aware that lamps were effective 'bird scarers'. Judging by the amount of activity at this time of year, perhaps it's something that warrants more consideration."
I'm amazed that you have flown many military hours at low level but never heard that forward facing lights are a bird deterrent! It was standard UK military low flying policy, and probably still is, for this very reason.
No wonder you've always thought that birdstrikes are merely a matter of luck...!
