noticing animals, clouds, wind, and the behavior of plants was part of everyday life. Such observations were shared within families and communities, becoming memorable sayings. The image’s reference to a grandmother captures that tradition. Her advice may not have been a precise scientific rule, but it likely preserved careful attention to the world around her.
If you see birds flying low, take it as a gentle prompt to look around. Are the birds swooping repeatedly over grass or water, as if catching insects? Has the wind picked up? Are clouds
