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Old 6th Jun 2012, 20:58
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Canuckbirdstrike
 
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You are seven times more likely to have a bird strike at night than during the day. Many migratory species wait until nightfall and then ride the winds at altitude to get a higher groundspeed.

Take a look at some of the migratory bird paths and altitudes available in publications like "Sharing the Skies" and the information is very interesting.

Also the higher altitudes strikes usually involve larger birds and in flocks.
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