“When a hurricane or tropical storm is headed your way, it’s natural to worry about how your home, garden, and the wildlife around you will fare. Birds, in particular, face some pretty big challenges when severe weather rolls through. But these feathered friends are smart—and have a few tricks up their wings to help them weather the storm.

According to Erika Zambello, communications director at Audubon Florida, some birds can even sense an active storm season months before a hurricane arrives. Others change their migration patterns, move out of a storm’s path, or seek shelter until the worst of the weather passes. And while there’s plenty that birds can do to protect themselves, homeowners can help them recover once it’s safe to step outside.”

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