4. Birds Abandoning Areas Before Storms
Birds are known to respond to changes in barometric pressure, often migrating or vacating breeding areas ahead of severe weather. A 2014 study in *Current Biology* observed that golden-winged warblers departed their breeding grounds earlier than usual before tornadoes, suggesting they may sense atmospheric changes associated with these storms. This behavior underscores the potential of birds to detect and react to impending severe weather events. (cell.com)