Myth - Bird strikes are a concern only to those who fly. Fact - The issue of bird strikes is tied into a wide range of social and policy issues that go beyond aviation. The most important areas where this is true is the environment. Past and present policies of wildlife and habitat management can directly affect bird populations and bird strike hazards. Because bird strikes can lead to aircraft accidents, bird strikes can have a direct effect on both the families and friends of potential victims both in the aircraft and on the ground.
Bird strikes can also have environmental consequences.