The saying in the image points to a familiar piece of weather lore: when birds fly low, rain may be on the way. It is an observation passed down through generations, often associated with swallows and other birds that catch insects in the air. But does low-flying behavior really predict rain, or is it simply a poetic coincidence?
There is a practical explanation behind the saying. Many birds that fly close to the ground are searching for food, especially small flying insects. As weather changes ahead of rain, wind, humidity,
