Reappearing Birds

Following five days when hardly a bird was to be seen, it was with some relief that the last two days have seen their return. The reason for their apparent absence was the prevalence of high winds. The only birds to be seen were to the usual magpies, carrion crows, jackdaws and gulls. Presumably, these birds are better able to deal with high winds whilst the small birds seek the shelter of cover and perhaps lower ground.