galvonager
as a pilot, I think your question is quite valid. I learned to fly 34 years ago at a small airport right next to a bird sanctuary. I learned how to avoid birds as some learn cross wind landings...part of the routine.
Contrary to the other answers you received, I believe the answer is yes, you can maneuver an airliner and avoid birds. I've even reminded my colleagues of the maneuver and they seem to agree. I've decided not to publish my maneuver here, but should the need arise, I would certainly use it. I think it would be quite easy if you had a true 3 seconds.
It was a good question and the answers you have received don't do it justice.
For those of you wondering what the maneuver is and why I don't publish it here, if I were wrong, I wouldn't want it on my shoulders. But I would do it in a heartbeat and changing, even a few feet, might save you.