Can birds sense impending storms? There is huge snow storm coming up in the Northeast (predicted to be of historic magnitude), and incidentally I saw a lot of bird activities this morning in the nearby woods. I heard woodpeckers pecking, which I think is rare in the winter. I seem to remember hearing them only when the weather is warm. But this morning, quite a few woodpeckers (downies) out there with prolonged pecking.. Also more chickadees, junkos, etc. flying around actively than usual.. Maybe it's my perception, not reality.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?