When the mist creeps up the hill,
Fisher, out and try your skill.
If larks fly high and sing long, expect fine weather.
When sea-birds fly out early and far to seaward, moderate winds and fair weather may be expected.
If rooks go far abroad, it will be fine.
Cranes soaring along and quietly in the air foreshow fair weather.
If kites fly high, fine weather is at hand.
Wild geese, wild geese, ganging out to sea,
Good weather it will be.
When owls whoop much at night, expect fair weather.