Birds in Storms says that birds will instinctively fly above a storm, seeking calmer air. I remember reading an article in a magazine once about a group of birders who came across thousands of tired and hungry birds after a storm drove them off course. The birds were so exhausted that the well-meaning locals were walking up to them and picking them up, thereby causing them even more stress. The birders finally convinced the local law enforcement officers to blockade the area. Sadly, most of the birds ended up dying.
Here's an interesting article about the trauma to bird migration caused by the
Concorde .
Oh, here's a great site on how to use nature to predict the weather:
Bread N' Molasses Hmm...ever ask yourself this question: Where do birds go when they die?
Marian
