Originally Posted by
BossEyed
What's the secret? I've hit 2, and I haven't worked it out other than lights on so they see you coming, and they'll probably (but not always) dive.
I developed a scan. I do a fair amount of low level flying there are tons of ornithopters. Two seconds on average after detecting a bird at 130 kts is enough to make an evasive maneuver. One sec is tight and application of controls is abrupt. 3+ seconds go long way. Geese usually dive, seagulls below 100 feet move laterally and soaring eagles often don't move much unless you are within 30-50 feet from them.