OutdoorsTried-and-true tip
Low-flying swallows as a rain warning
Swallows flying low are traditionally seen as a sign of coming rain.
- Time
- ⏱ 3 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
How to do it
- Watch swallows as they hunt.
- If they fly close to the ground, expect rain.
- If they fly high, it is taken as a sign of dry weather.
Why it works
Swallows feed on insects. In cooler, damp and windy conditions, insects tend to fly low.
Sources
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- wetterdienst.de (opens in a new tab)
Siehst du die Schwalben niedrig fliegen, wirst du Regenwetter kriegen.
