location, the number of strikes in summer is higher than in winter, but most of the birds are small and do not cause severe damages to aircraft. The reason for the high number of colli- sions during the months of summer, in many regions, is that migratory birds such as swallows and starlings have returned from the warmer latti- tudes where they resided during win- ter and there are many inexperienced


young birds claiming the skies. There are less strikes during fall and winter, but the damages caused are consider- ably higher, since larger birds, such as swans, geese, and ducks, are involved. Last but not least, if possible,


pilots should plan their routing well. In summer large raptors, such as buz- zards or vultures, will soar on ther- mals generated over forests – you will not find them over water. While flying


over expanses of water, birds like seagulls or ducks are most likely to be encountered. Smaller birds such as swallows will fly deep over grass to catch insects. So look out for large birds while flying over forests, avoid coast sections and fly in moderate height while passing over grass fields. Real consideration should be


given to appropriate personal protec- tive equipment worn by pilots and


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