Larks.
Field larks, congregating in flocks, indicate severe cold.
Magpies.
Magpies, flying three or four together and uttering harsh cries, predict windy weather.
Missel Thrush.
Missel thrush have been observed to sing particularly loud just before a storm.
Martins.
When martins appear, winter has broken.
No killing frost after martins.
Martins fly low before and during rainy weather.