I've had so many bird strikes, that for a period the Ops people called me a chick magnet, and they weren't being complementary. Every single bird strike was in an aeroplane with the lights on, so I don't believe that lighting has much influence on the birds. Where's CanuckBirdstrike when one wants him?
Interestingly, I've only had one bird strike in the three years I've been flying the 717.
As for actions: I've rejected one takoff, bird down #4 @ < 80 kts. Other takeoff strike actions have depended on engineering support at next stop and advice from ATC as to evidence on the runway. Most strikes have been on landing. Very few have been felt or heard, I've just seen the birds in close proximity to the aircraft.