Why do seagulls like to fly in snow storms?

Seagull, as all other mammals, need to get food every day. They don't like to fly in snow storms. If they could answer, I am pretty sure they would say that they rather fly during a nice sunny day when there are thermal bubbles rising around. Then, they can survey the ground, looking for food, while soaring in the rising air. read more

Seagull, as all other mammals, need to get food every day. They don’t like to fly in snow storms. If they could answer, I am pretty sure they would say that they rather fly during a nice sunny day when there are thermal bubbles rising around. Then, they can survey the ground, looking for food, while soaring in the rising air. read more

Which brings me to the second way that birds survive storms—preparation. Preparation comes in two parts. The first is preparation through evolution. Birds are exquisitely adapted to survive in bad weather. It starts with the feet. Although that cold, wet ground is uncomfortable for you, it isn’t particularly uncomfortable for a bird. read more