Owls Change Their Hunting Routines
Owls modify their normal hunting patterns before severe storms arrive. Bird observers in Oklahoma noted owls perching silently instead of hunting before the 2013 tornado outbreak. Their specialized ears can detect infrasound from distant weather systems long before humans notice anything wrong. This gives them time to seek shelter rather than wasting energy hunting during dangerous conditions. Birdwatchers consider this behavior a subtle but reliable indicator of approaching severe weather.