I've just trauled back through the thread and I can't seem to see the post regarding the unusual amount of birds which was posted much earlier (Around the 5-8 page mark). Obviously nothing can be confirmed at this point, but if it turns out further down the line that a bird strike was the catalyst in this tragic event and loss of life, what can be done to stop it in the future? I know there was some talk about engine covers used on some other types of aircraft being adapted, but I believe it was stated that it would not be possible?
Are there any technologies or products in development to try and stop this from happening? Either way, the Hudson was a double bird strike and with the news from another pilot that large birds were in the area of this incident it is alarming.