Among the signs that determine the nature of farmer activity, not the last place is occupied by observations of weather conditions and the behavior of animals and birds. For example, people often wonder why swallows fly so low before it rains.
In order to understand this
problem, you need to know the characteristics of this bird life.
What did the swallow talk
about?
Ornithologists know that
swallows are birds that usually fly low over the ground, and omens appear as a
result of their observations. The swallow is one of those birds that almost
never lands on the ground, and usually flies rather low over the ground. It has
been found that the swallow even drinks quickly, catching droplets of moisture.
When they fly over rivers or other bodies of water.
Most often, these blue-black
birds are seen sitting on cables when the sun is shining brightly. And the
brighter and drier the weather was outside, the higher the swallow flew over
the ground.
The folk omens say that the
swallow is flying low towards the rain. The signs have a very specific explanation:
these birds are insectivorous, which means that their lives are directly
dependent on insect habitat. Usually, they float low over a body of water,
which means to swallow, to find food for themselves, following their future
diet.
In sunny weather, midges
rise high enough, so that birds fly high in the sky. Cloudy weather and a drop
in atmospheric pressure make the insects sink lower and lower into the water
and land, which means that the signs that the swallow flying low into the rain
are always correct.
However, it is not only this
sign that is associated with them. These birds always live in a person's
environment and often unwittingly interfere in his life, which means they will
take a lot about them.
Other signs about swallowing
A folk sign states that the
swallow makes nests only near the houses of good people, whose family peace and
tranquility reigns.
If a bird makes a nest, and
then leaves it, this is considered a bad sign: the inhabitants of the house
where the swallow's nest is empty should fear trouble and loss.
It is believed that the
swallow that lives near the house protects one's residence from fire. If a
thief appears in the house, retribution will surely come: birds will take care
of this.
The signs: if a swallow taps
on the glass with its beak, it portends a meeting with a good friend who has
been out of touch for a long time.
An extraordinary sign is the
appearance of birds at that time: it is believed that if a swallow gets around
the head of the newlyweds, their life will be long and happy.
And if the swallow decides
to make a nest in which an unmarried girl lives, - one can expect a marriage
and early marriage in the near future.
The people believed that the
house would be prosperous if the first swallow seen in the spring was thrown
away after a handful of soil, supposedly for the construction of its nest.
According to the behavior of
these birds, it is determined whether the year will bear fruit: if the first
swallows come from the south (they open spring), a good harvest can be expected
this year.
In the villages, these birds
are treated with great respect: even if by chance someone can kill swallows,
people are afraid that the birds will definitely avenge their death, and the
death of livestock will begin in the village.
As you can see, the sign
that swallows and swallows are flying low over the ground - towards the rain -
are not the only ones associated with these birds. People's wisdom is
considered by others, no less important and beneficial. Concluding the
conversation about the swallow, let us remember one more sign which states that
the pebble taken from the nest left by the swallow will be beautiful.
The swallow is a very
beautiful bird that has settled around humans since ancient times. Since then,
people have started to observe his behavior. It is known that this bird almost
never lands on the ground. They like heights. Therefore, when the swallow flies
low, it is shocking.
People have noticed that
changing weather is associated with this phenomenon. This is how the omens
appear when the swallow flies low. But there is a logical explanation for this
bird's behavior. To do this, you need to know some facts from their life.
About
swallowing
Swallows spend most of their
life in flight. They make their nests in cliffs, on the banks of steep rivers,
where they can climb straight up into the sky without a hitch. When the weather
is clear, they like to sit in the treetops. This is how they rest.
1. They eat small insects
that are caught quickly, and often this behavior is a cause for superstition.
So, for example, parents say that if you often see swallows hunting, this
promises to trick the enemy, which can bring significant harm.
2. Swallowing also drinks
water while driving, flying over bodies of water. Because of that, they usually
stay there. However, the midget habitat should not be too far from their
village. Folk signs often associate the habitation of these birds with the
purity of water and soil. It is said that if there is a creek near the
swallow's house, the water in it must be medicine.
3. Swallows feed their
little chicks with high efficiency. All day long they carried insects in their
beaks, several in a row. Therefore, birds usually hunt gnats in groups. It made
no sense for him to chase a single insect, because he needed to feed himself
and a few greedy chicks. This requires an unlimited number of insects. And
therefore, if such a bird chooses a house in which a family with children lives
as a place to live, popular belief holds that there are good, responsible
parents who love their children.
4. Swallows are migratory
birds. That is why people say: The Swallow flies to the South, and the cold is
coming from the North!
5. Fly high
If the swallow flies high, a
folk omen promises good weather. This is quite natural, although the behavior
of these birds has nothing to do with the weather. As we already know, this
bird does not fly through the air for its pleasure. They hunt all the time.
It's just that the human eye can't see that small. And in good weather insects,
mosquitoes rise high due to warm air currents. And after them the birds rose.
6. Fly low
A popular omen says:
"The swallow flies low - wait for the rain." Our ancestors saw this
pattern for a long time. And they still follow it. This phenomenon also has a
plausible interpretation.
Before rain or heavy rain,
when the weather gets worse, the atmospheric pressure drops. The air becomes
humid. The tiny wings of a mosquito, the insects are covered with the smallest
moisture droplets. Weight gain. It is difficult for them to lift themselves
high into the air (the laws of physics work). Hence, they are at a short
distance near land or bodies of water. The swallow also descended behind them.
In windy weather, it is more
difficult to predict whether it will rain. After all, when there is a strong
gust of wind, midges can't fly in groups. They were taken in various
directions. Then it was harder for the birds to catch them, and they chased
insects and grasshoppers. Hence, it would not work to say with accuracy whether
it would rain or not.
Other
signs about swallowing
Many other folk signs are
associated with this cute chicks:
1. If the swallow flies into
the house through the window, a close person or relative will soon die or
become seriously ill. And in Western European countries, this event does not
bode well, but on the contrary portends good luck and good luck. And among the
Slavs, such an interpretation was heard of a swallow flying through the door.
2. If these birds build a
nest near the house or in the barn, then the owner of this house is honest and
kind. Swallows perceive peace-loving people, therefore, where people are bad,
nests will not be made. In addition, the appearance of a nest for unmarried
girls foreshadows early marriage.
3. The nest left by the
swallow predicts problems for the owner of the house, especially its sign
concerning the relationship between partners. It promises parting, quarrels.
4. If a bird knocks on the
window, immediately there will be a message from someone who has not heard
anything for a long time. Maybe there will be good news for the owner.
5. When a bird appears at a
wedding, it is considered a very good sign. They say that newlyweds will live
happily ever after, especially if the birds swirl above their heads.
6. When the Swallow is the
first to return from the warm countries, the year will produce a good harvest.
And if they come late, there isn't a good year to wait.
Traditions
and rites
In the spring, when we see
the swallow for the first time in a year, we have to throw a handful of soil at
its escape. It is believed that the bird will make a nest using this soil. Then
there will always be money at home. We're also trying to see her first spring
flight. They believe that this year will be successful and prosperous in all
endeavors.
Signs have a very rich
history, but today many phenomena are explained scientifically. Therefore,
fewer and fewer people believe in different beliefs. But in vain: some
observational signs may be correct. For example, modern science knows exactly
why the swallow flies low before it rains. Biologists and physicists have found
a logical justification for this phenomenon, so that the sign can be considered
true and accurate.
What
the sign said
Before explaining the causes
of this phenomenon, it is worth considering in detail the signs if the swallow
is flying low. There is a very wide belief among some of the population of
Russia that this bird can communicate with the souls of the dead. It is
believed that birds receive news from another world, and then come down to earth
to convey it to relatives of the dead.
Living people, in turn, are
happy because they can once again talk to their loved ones, whom they miss so
much. Hearing what a person has not had time to say in his life, the soul of
his relative is filled with tears of joy, which is why it rains.
Among English-speaking
people this belief takes a slightly different form. The sign: the swallow
flying high - wait for the dry weather. In fact, this is a different view on
the same phenomenon described by science. But as a rule, high flying birds are
a sign of established beautiful weather, not a sign of meteorology.
Of course, each person
decides for himself whether to trust him in science or associate miraculous
powers with omens. The fact remains, the belief in the swallow is true.
This sign also has a logical
explanation. It came about thanks to the knowledge of biology and physics:
That is why the swallow
flies low before it rains. Naturally, one does not see insects, but one can
observe flocks of fast-flying birds for quite a long time.
In Russia these birds are
very common, they are easily recognized by the feature of their forked tails.
The most common are three types:
1. Funnel or urban. The
plumage of this bird is black with a blue color and a metallic sheen. The upper
chest, neck and tail areas are painted white or cream. Their tail is somewhat
shorter than that of the other two species. These are representatives of the
funnel settled in cities under the roofs of houses and on the roofs. They
prefer sparsely populated cities, avoiding big cities.
2. A whale or killer
village. This beauty is greater than the city representative. The color also
has a metallic luster, but is closer to dark blue. The belly is light with a
small dark outline on the breast. The tail feathers are long and sharp. Swallow
birds usually live in very large colonies, sometimes numbering up to 1000
pairs.
3. Beach or coast. It is
these birds that can be seen in cave nests that are made along the steep banks.
They are grayish brown, small in size and have a miniature tail.
4. Usually swallows are
distinguished by love for their offspring and are known for their hard work and
dedication. If one of the chicks does not have time to get stronger before the
flight, the hen will stay with him. A swallow can carry food to its offspring
up to 500 times a day. This is not surprising, because small birds have such a
good appetite, they can eat nearly two tons of insects in their lifetime.
5. This bird lives up to 30
years. Their strength lies in the incredible flight speed of up to 120 km /
hour. In addition, they can go up to a height of 4 km. This harbinger of spring
is known and loved all over the world, so almost everyone is familiar with the
omen associated with the weather.
Believe
it or not believe it
Some people will be 100%
sure of their acceptance and will begin to convince others that folk wisdom has
never failed them. Others will laugh at them and say that this is not mysticism
at all, but a reasoned phenomenon. To support this, they can cite many examples
of incorrect weather forecasts for high and low flying birds. Sometimes the
insects, followed by the swallow, sink lower as a result of some environmental
change: a sudden change in temperature; changes in atmospheric pressure; large
difference between day and night temperatures; increased humidity due to fog.
So why, given the unreliable
weather, do people continue to trust them? It's all about the psychology of the
person himself; often times people only see what they believe. Therefore, you
should not completely trust such signs, it is better to focus on the weather
forecast, and leave the additional predictive role to trust. But you also
shouldn't let go belief in magic, because the whole planet belongs to the flora
and fauna with the weather and various phenomena - this is a real miracle.
"The swallow flicks its
tail forward - to receive a salary," - a funny anecdote circulating in our
country in the past, which we will not soon forget ... However, there are also
obvious signs associated with these graceful birds. and it is known in our
distance. ancestors: the low flying swallow - waiting for the rain. And this sign
is just one that cannot be attributed to the realm of superstition: it actually
"works" in most cases, because it is based on long-term observation
and has a completely reasonable explanation.
When we see the swallows
playing in the sky, it may seem to us that they are simply enjoying life,
without bothering themselves with anything. This misconception is explained by
the fact that human vision makes it impossible to see from afar what the birds
are doing at the time - and they are busy looking for food. Swallow food
consists of flies, mosquitoes, horse flies, beetles, butterflies and other
insects (except those that can be dangerous - for example bees). Swallows catch
these insects exclusively in flight - swallows can't eat insects from a sitting
position, so they hunt - of course, flying where these same insects fly.
Now let's find out what
happens to insects just before it rains. The rain approach begins with a
general increase in air humidity, as well as with the condensation of water
vapor, which is saturated with air, with its transformation into water droplets
- in fact, this is the cause of rain. But this happens gradually - at first
these droplets are small, and in order to start falling to the ground, they
have to merge with each other, forming bigger droplets - only then will the
rain begin to fall like that.
Until this happened, you and
I felt nothing but a faint "smell of moisture" in the air - but
insects, because of their size, have faced a certain problem. After all, the
microscopic water droplets that were in the air settled on their wings! As a
result, flapping the wings is not easy, the intensity of work decreases. In
addition, the water droplets that settle on the insect's body make it heavier.
As a result of all this, insects can no longer rise as high as they used to -
they can only fly near the surface of the earth. Swallows, in search of food,
had no choice but to go downstairs - following their potential prey.
As you can see, it would be
more correct to say that an insect, not a swallow, flies low before it rains,
but it is easier for a person to see a swallow than an insect - this is a sign
that turns out to be exactly related to the swallow , and not with mosquitoes
and midges.
However, on warm summer
evenings, insects also descend closer to the earth's surface, so a low-flying
swallow does not always signal rain.
Another popular sign of the
impending rain is associated with insects: lake fish jumping out of the water -
they also catch low-flying insects. However, people can also notice their
presence near the surface of the earth: it has long been known that midges
bother a person before it rains.
Whoever kills the swallow
will be left behind by fortune in the household. - Swallows make nests next to
human habitation and are always respected as hostesses. She likes bright, dry
places and will not live in unsanitary, swampy places. Therefore, people
rejoice at the appearance of the swallow on the cornice of their house and
protect it.
The swallow flies low -
towards the rain. - This is a very real sign, tested over the centuries. The
explanation is quite simple. Swallows fly with open beaks, catching midges.
Before it rains, atmospheric pressure drops and midges fly low over the ground.
As a result, the swallow that get this food is decreasing.
Swallow
sign
The folk omens associated
with the swallow are true, but in turn quite contradictory.
The Irish believe that
swallows are descended from demons, and Christians call them, like doves, God's
favorites. If a swallow flies into a house, the Belgians consider it a good
sign from above, and for Slavs this means the death of a person from the
family.
Currently, people are very
happy and are fighting for the existence of this bird. It is believed that the
swallow will never build a nest in a place filled with negative energy.
Therefore, if someone accidentally kills a swallow, then he can definitely say
goodbye to material wealth and wealth. This noble bird will live in the
neighborhood, only with its homely mistress, so people are happy to see the
swallow outside their window and protect it.
Great disasters will befall
those who deliberately or even accidentally destroy the swallow's nest, all
current affairs will incur huge material losses. In winter, it is also not
recommended to destroy their nests, because they always return to their current
place of residence.
If these glorious birds fly
low, it heads to rain. This is a very real, time-tested omen. There is no
miracle here, just swallowing eating gnats, and before it rains, the
atmospheric pressure drops, and gnats, in turn, lower their flight altitude,
after they get their food, swallow also drops.
If a bird builds a nest near
your house, and then leaves it, this is a sign that trouble is imminent and you
should also leave the house at least temporarily.
If you hear a swallow
singing, then this is a good sign. Once upon a time our ancestors believed that
while singing the swallow, you need to wash yourself with homemade milk, this
is a kind of cleansing from sins.
If this bird flies right
over your shoulder, this is a bad sign, it may be a sign of the death of you or
a loved one.
If a swallow knocks on your
window - this is good news, perhaps you will receive a letter from someone
close to you, who has long lost contact.
Atmospheric pressure and carp
fishing
Atmospheric pressure depends
on sunlight, heats the air mass, which gains the ability to rise or fall
relative to the earth's surface. This mass is the high and low pressure front,
and its movement greatly stimulates the generation of wind. In the northern
hemisphere, winds tend to blow toward areas of low pressure.
Therefore, if your back is
facing the wind, the area of low pressure will always be in front of you. The
feeding habits of goldfish change according to periods of high and low pressure,
and depending on the season of the year. These factors need to be monitored and
determine the most favorable time for fishing. A new warm face approaching can
be identified by the appearance of a white fluffy cloud ("lamb sky").
On the other hand, sudden strong gusts of wind and low clouds signal the
arrival of cold weather. The warm front tends to approach faster than the cold
front, but changes in wind direction are common on both fronts.
Atmospheric pressure can
have a direct impact on the behavior of a goldfish, because it regulates the
amount of oxygen absorbed from the atmosphere through the water surface: the
higher the pressure, the more oxygen is able to pass through the aquatic
environment, and vice versa. For a quick determination of atmospheric pressure,
look at which layer of air the swallows and swallows are feeding: if they are
high, the pressure is high - because of the midges that make up the swallow carried
to great heights by currents of warm air. Pressure also affects the gas in the
goldfish's swim bladders. When the pressure on the gas increases, the particles
are concentrated closer to each other: at the same time, the bladder tends to
shrink, and the fish, as it were, fell into a sluggish sleep. It is for this
reason that goldfish rarely move and eat during the prolonged heat waves during
the summer. In this case, consider the impact of a thunderstorm. Immediately
before the thunderstorm, changes in pressure are observed, and even to us the
air feels heavy, containing very little oxygen. The same, and perhaps more
uncomfortable, conditions are experienced by fish. However, after a
thunderstorm, the atmospheric pressure decreases, and the fish immediately
begin to feel better and eat intensively.
There are other benefits of thunderstorms. The water in the lake is cooled by raindrops that are colder than the lake water. In addition, the droplets are saturated with oxygen, and therefore the concentration of dissolved oxygen in water increases. As a result of all of the above, after a thunderstorm, the activity of fish, as well as fishermen - athletes, usually increases sharply: we observe this in most cases.
