Originally Posted by
G-CPTN
however it seems likely that these particular birds were in transit through the zone.
Geese do move locally from roosts to feeding grounds and it is maybe this behaviour that should be studied with respect to this incident, in particular the times of day when these 'local' flights (of the geese) occur.
Quite, a point I have been making frequently. There is a BAM DIS for the area. As the birds will always relocate from a roost to a grazing ground there is no amount of ground scaring that will stop them - they will still seek out other grazing areas.
Where I am we have regulate dawn and dusk sorties, often with 500 plus and only 5 minutes separation between waves. A magnificent sight in VMC but a condition where a bird detecting radar is essential for safe navigation in IMC.
I would guess that will be a major recommendation.
BTW, not sci-fi but a number of birds could be fitted with SIF and Charlie.