For people, birds have always personified hope and faith in freedom, in the opportunity to rise above gray everyday life, vanity, and the hardships of life. Watching the birds, the ancient man not only noticed the habits of the birds, but also tried to find out the future by their behavior, with the hope that it would be good.

1. A stork makes a nest in a chimney - to wealth.

2. A stork will fly over the hut - to childbirth.

3. A stork will move its nest from one house to another - to trouble.

4. A sparrow will fly into the house - either to little meaningful news or to a visitor, or to misfortune.

5. A sparrow screams - it means rain.

6. Sparrows bathe in dust - it means rain.

7. Sparrows build nests - for dry weather.

8. Sparrows chirp - it means rain.

9. Jackdaws gather in a crowd in the evening and scream - for good weather.

10. Jackdaws and crows circling over someone's house or flying around the yard in the morning - unfortunately.

11. Jackdaws fly in flocks - it means rain.

12. Jackdaws itch - it means bad weather.

13. Rooks build nests near the house - to a fire.

14. Rooks are playing - for good weather.

15. Geese run quickly - to the frost.

16. Geese stand in one place for a long time - it means warmth.

17. A goose rinses itself in water - for warmth.

18. A goose rinses itself in water - for warmth.

19. A goose hides its beak under its wing - to the cold.

20. A goose is plucked - to bad weather.

21. A goose stands on one leg - it means frost.

22. A goose flaps its wings - it means frost.

23. A house in which pigeons live will never burn down.

24. A woodpecker screams - for the wedding.

25. If a dove flies into the open window - fortunately.

26. If a woodpecker mainly pecks at a hedge in the spring, then the coming summer will be wormy.

27. If a woodpecker pecks at the roof of a house, it means trouble.

28. If a woodpecker hammers the walls of cold (unheated) buildings, then there will be a lot of mice.

29. If wild geese fly high in the fall, then winter will come late, and if it is low, winter will begin soon.

30. If there are a lot of pigeons around the house, then some kind of misfortune threatens it, but if other people’s pigeons get attached to the house and start nesting, something joyful should happen in the house.

31. In winter, sparrows chirp - towards the snow.

32. Whoever counts geese during their migration loses his memory.

33. The third goose out of all those slaughtered is given away for free.

34. Whoever has pigeons in his yard has a good harvest and a rich offspring of livestock.

35. The one who destroys the rooks’ nest will have his house burned down.

36. For someone who destroys a stork’s nest, the stork will burn down the house or take away the child from the cradle and place a charred log in its place.

37. Anyone who kills a dove will have misfortunes during the year.

38. Killing a pigeon causes death of livestock.

39. The earlier the wild geese arrive in the spring, the sooner the warm days will come.

40. A magpie is chirping close - to the news, to receive a letter, and the news will be on the side where its beak is facing.

41. In the spring, the first cuckoo heard is asked how many more years to live.

42. If larks sing in the sky, then on the third day the snow will begin to melt and soon it will become warm.

43. If you hear a cuckoo for the first time in the spring, you will spend a boring summer (crow), but if you hear a nightingale, then you will have fun.

44. If the cranes fly high, quietly and without shouting, then you should expect clear and dry weather.

45. If the cranes started calling in the evening in their settled places, then the next day you should expect good weather.

46. ​​If an owl screams, there will be a flood.

47. If someone kills a swallow, he will run out of livestock.

48. If a cuckoo crows while sitting on a fence connected to a barn, then the death of livestock or the loss of one animal from illness should be expected on the farm.

49. If the cuckoo crows in front, you will have to cry, if behind, you will die, if on the right, you will be right, on the left, you will be guilty.

50. If the cuckoo crows as if laughing, it means rain.

51. If the cuckoo does not calm down and cuckoos even on a cold day, this portends a crop failure and famine.

52. If you destroy a swallow’s nest, the yard will burn down.

53. If a nightingale suddenly starts singing nearby, it means great luck.

54. If an owl sits on a church and screams at it, then the priest will soon be replaced or he will die, or the church will burn down.

55. If a nightingale sings incessantly all night, then this portends a fine day.

56. If the nightingale suddenly falls silent and does not sing, it means disappointment.

57. If several nightingales began to sing at once, it means good luck in love.

58. If you see one magpie - unfortunately, two - for guests, three or more - for a wedding.

59. If, when leaving the house, including on business, you are the first to meet a magpie, especially a screaming one, it is not good, it is a sign of failure.

60. The lark flies in - to good weather.

61. Cranes will fly low - winter is near, if high - winter is far away.

62. The kite screams before the rain.

63. A kite landing on someone’s hut is not good.

64. Whoever washes himself with milk at the first swallow will be beautiful.

65. Whoever takes off his shirt at the first nightingale will not be bitten by fleas.

66. Whoever destroys a swallow’s nest or holds its eggs in his hands will have freckles on his face and hands.

67. Whoever kills a swan will go bankrupt.

68. A cuckoo crows on a dry tree - it means frost.

69. A cuckoo crows on a damp tree - the harvest will be good.

70. A cuckoo flies around the village - to a fire.

71. A cuckoo sits on the roof - not good.

72. A swallow will fly into the house - to unexpected news, and if there is a bride there, matchmakers or the groom will come.

73. Swallows fly high - for clear weather.

74. Swallows fly low - to rain.

75. Swallows fly low over the ground or over water and chirp at the same time - this means rain.

76. If a sandpiper, frightened in early spring, begins to scream in flight, then the cold will last exactly the same number of days as it screams before descending to the ground.

77. If wild ducks build their nests near the water, it means that the coming summer will be dry, and the further from the water, the rainier it will be.

78. If a sandpiper flies from a swamp to a field and screams tirelessly, it will soon rain.

79. A swan washes itself in water - to bad weather, rain.

80. A swan is swimming towards the shore in your direction - to new acquaintances.

81. You can’t destroy a swallow’s nest, otherwise the cow will have bloody milk.

82. Before the cuckoo arrives, you should always carry money with you, because if it cuckoos on an empty purse, then the money will not be found for a whole year. When you first hear the cuckoo, you need to shake your money or transfer it from hand to hand, then the money will not be transferred until the next cuckoo.

83. An early cuckoo (before a leaf on the tree) means bad luck for thieves.

84. A magpie sitting near the window and screaming is a sign of guests, and if there is a sick person in that house, a sign of recovery.

85. A tit hits the window and flies into the house - one should expect great misfortune.

86. A bullfinch chirps under the window - a thaw.

87. An owl near the house screams - to the newborn.

88. An owl flies to a house - to a fire.

89. The nightingale begins to sing when it can drink water from a birch leaf.

90. A magpie flew into the canopy - to the thieves.

91. A magpie climbs under the eaves (the hanging edge of the roof of a wooden house, hut) - towards the blizzard.

92. A magpie jumps on a sick person’s house - to recovery.

93. An owl screams during the day - unfortunately.

94. An owl screams at night - it means rain.

95. Whoever has a swallow building a nest in his house is considered blessed.

96. Whoever kills a tit will have his pets sick for a very long time, and in some the disease may result in death.

97. To see two swans swimming in opposite directions - to a loving separation or betrayal of a loved one.

98. Seeing a lark is good luck.

99. Seeing a couple of swans is lucky.

100.Seeing three larks at once is a sign of great luck.

101.Ducks splash and quack in the water before the rain.

102.Ducks behave quietly before thunder and thunder.

103.Seagulls swim a lot - unfortunately.

104.The higher the swallows circle, the more rain there will be the next day.

DUCK

If a duck lays gray eggs, this is a bad sign, and the only way to avoid trouble is by killing this duck. (Everywhere, especially in Kent).
The latter superstition is recorded in the Country Annual Register of Kent. A farmer in Hu had a duck that laid gray eggs and eventually decided to destroy it because he believed it was bad luck. In particular, his cattle suddenly fell ill with cow plague. Of course, the duck was to blame. Finally, the servants lit the stove and burned the bird alive. The answer to the question of how burning a bird breaks the evil spell can be found in a similar example described by Lady Gurdon in the book "Country Folk Lore (Suffolk)". She reports about one toothless and sick old woman, who for many years in a row was considered an expert in removing damage. It happened that a large number of the ducks she was looking after suddenly stopped laying eggs. Not knowing that all poultry stop laying eggs from time to time, the old woman decided that the ducks had been bewitched. It was possible to defeat witchcraft only with the help of fire. In addition, according to popular belief, in order to save everyone, one bird had to be sacrificed. According to this belief, the old woman threw one of the ducks alive into the oven and roasted it. Our encyclopedia mentions a similar story about how witchcraft was broken by burning a sheep. It happened in Ipswich. Hang a dead duck upside down so that the evil spirit comes out of it.
Duck eggs brought into the house after sunset will not bring any good and chicks will not hatch from them. (Rutland and many other rural areas).

The duck coexisted next to humans for many centuries. Its domesticated varieties supplied people not only with meat and eggs, but even with feathers and down. Hunting for mallards to this day remains not only a way of obtaining food, but also a favorite pastime of the stronger sex.

However, the attitude towards the duck among the most different nations since ancient times it was not only utilitarian. Her image is present in many legends of Ancient Greece, Roman mythology and Hindu culture. In pre-Christian Slavic legends, it was ducks, along with swans and geese, who dragged the chariot of the Sun God, Dazhdbog, across the sky. Since then, amulets, talismans and amulets in the shape of a duck have spread everywhere in Rus', and numerous signs associated with wild and domestic birds continue to remain relevant today.

Weather-duck superstitions

Particularly reliable can be considered those observations of our ancestors of wild and domestic ducks, which make it possible to predict rain or sun, sudden cold or extreme heat. Scientists have long proven that the behavior of feathered weather forecasters is directly related to changes in atmospheric pressure and other meteorological parameters.

• The unusually quiet behavior of poultry will always warn a knowledgeable person about the approaching thunderstorm, but ducks screaming throughout the yard are highly likely to predict heavy and prolonged rain without thunder and lightning.
• If the owner noticed during the cold season that her pets stubbornly hid their heads under their wings, she always heated the stove harder. After all, this is how ducks save heat in anticipation of a significant drop in temperature.
• By watching the mallards flying in from warm regions, one could find out what kind of spring was coming. Well-fed ducks warn that warmth will not come soon, and there is no point in expecting a bountiful harvest.
• Wild ducks will also tell you the amount of precipitation that can be expected in the warm season. If migratory birds They build nests very close to the edge of the reservoir, which means there will be severe drought and low water. Duck houses located far from the shore warn of the onset of an excessively rainy season.
• If wild waterfowl suddenly begin to behave too restlessly on a river or lake: diving, screaming and flapping their wings in unison, a witness to such behavior should urgently look for a roof over their head. After all, feathered weather forecasters warn of the approach of heavy rain. But the ducks, firmly hidden in the reed thickets, promise a real storm.
• Amazing creatures wildlife They can even predict the weather for the winter. If they are in no hurry to leave their favorite body of water, then there is no need to worry about an unnecessarily harsh season. Surely the weather will not frighten you with sudden changes in temperature, pressure and humidity.

Household signs from ducks

If you carefully observe the behavior of wild ducks or their domestic relatives, you can not only do without a weather forecast, but also learn in advance about upcoming life changes.

• An unexpected loud quacking that suddenly frightens you in the yard of your house or near a body of water should not cause irritation or dissatisfaction. After all, the insightful bird at that moment predicted incredible financial success and real wealth for you.
• It is very useful to notice a duck running across the road towards you. This sight will tell a knowledgeable person that in the coming days he should postpone resolving money issues: investing in a business, depositing savings in a bank or taking out loans. Indeed, in this area it is now very likely that there are “pitfalls” that will soon turn into major financial problems.
• But a duck and ducklings encountered on the road will not only cause tenderness, but will also become a harbinger of happy changes. A whole brood of ducks at once promises good news or an unexpected increase in any area of ​​life: a salary increase, new position, pregnancy or a long-awaited meeting with your soulmate.
• Particular importance was attached to the color of domestic duck eggs. If they suddenly changed color to gray or brown, then the family was expecting a big disaster to come. There was only one way to avoid misfortune - to kill the “wrong” bird and hang it upside down so that all the evil would “flow out” through its beak.
• White ducks were considered unusually happy. Their mere presence in the courtyard was a sign of the favor of higher powers. With the beak of such a bird, placed in the patient’s mouth, our ancestors even healed various ailments. They believed that the kind spirit of the feathered healer would safely expel harmful juices from the body of the sufferer, and he would recover very quickly.
• There is a separate sign even regarding duck eggs. If the housewife wanted to get a litter of chicks or wanted to preserve a valuable product longer, she never brought it into the house after sunset. It was believed that if this rule was violated, the eggs would very soon deteriorate irreparably and were absolutely unsuitable for use for any purpose.

Folk signs information about birds is very diverse - by observing the behavior of birds, you can learn not only about climate change, but also about upcoming events in your life.

Of the entire animal world, birds are most closely connected with the subtle world: they symbolize the spiritual essence, the relationship between heaven and earth, as well as messages coming to us from the future.

City, wild and domestic birds can tell us a lot - we just need to use our attention and intuition, deciphering their messages. Let's look at folk signs about birds in more detail and, perhaps, this knowledge will come in handy more than once in life.

Wild birds

According to popular superstitions, floating above your head for a long time predatory bird warns of possible betrayal, deceit or betrayal. However, if you see an eagle flying overhead, rejoice, because you will soon achieve your desired goal. A flock of wild birds flying towards you also portends quick success. It is considered a lucky omen to hear a nightingale sing - the business you are thinking about at this time will be successful. If an owl or an owl has taken to crowing near your house, there will soon be a new addition to your family.

Thanks to its “sunny” plumage, the wagtail bird delights us with its very appearance. To notice it somewhere (on a tree, on a roof, near a window) is a sign of happy events, but if this bird is sick or dead, beware of enjoying apparent luck, so as not to invite misfortune for yourself. The jay (sometimes called the mockingbird) is often associated with the “blue bird of happiness” - when it appears to you, it symbolizes the beginning of a new happy period of life. If a jay spends a long time in your area without flying far, try to follow it and be careful: perhaps you will find lucky signs that open the door to better life. Periodic visits of a hoopoe to your garden promise good luck, but if he has built a nest in the courtyard or on the roof, be careful with your finances (but do not try to destroy the nest and drive out the bird - this will only increase possible losses).

Poultry

Poultry is most often chickens and roosters. It is believed that a rooster crowing right on the threshold heralds the arrival of guests. If hens are anxious at night and cannot fall asleep, quarrels and misunderstandings with neighbors are possible in the coming days. Domestic geese can warn of impending troubles. It is considered a bad omen if a goose lays two eggs at once, and also if a goose unexpectedly disappears from the yard (regardless of the reason for the disappearance).

There is also a popular superstition that concerns all poultry: it is believed that a yard or house that has at least one black bird in its yard is reliably protected from the influence of evil spirits. Ornamental parrots living in a cage or just in an apartment are often classified as domestic birds. An interesting sign is associated with the unexpected appearance of this bird in your home if it flew into your apartment from nowhere. Consider this event a blessing of fate - take good care of your exotic guest and your financial situation will soon improve.

City birds

You can often see swallows and swifts in the city - a lot is also associated with them folk superstitions. Very good omen– if a swallow builds a nest next to your window or under the roof of a house, but it’s bad – if the bird unexpectedly abandons it. The first indicates that happiness accompanies your home, and the second indicates that for some reason you scared away good luck. Almost any bird that flies into a window warns of imminent news, but swifts are sometimes associated with negative superstitions. Much depends on exactly how the bird flew in: if everything went well and the feathered guest soon flew away, expect good news, but if the bird was thrashing and fighting, alarming news will come (the whole point is that swifts fly very quickly, and therefore they crash more often, foreshadowing negative events).

If a magpie sits on the patient’s window, this means that recovery will not be expected for long. In addition, the magpie foreshadows the imminent healing of the sick by vigorously jumping on the roof of the house, balcony or windowsill. Crows are often associated with bad omens, but we should not forget that these are just warnings. If a crow hovers above you for a long time and croaks loudly, get ready to encounter trouble; If a crow croaks at a church in your area, someone will die soon. A city pigeon will announce a particularly lucky day in your life by swooping down on you or simply touching you with its wing: you can start any business - it will definitely turn out to be a success.

Weather signs

There are a great many weather signs about birds; we will dwell on just a few of them. If you see a nest that a magpie has made very high on a tree, the next month will be clear and calm, and if the nest is located low, you should expect inclement weather. If a crow screams loudly and at the same time walks with its mouth open all the time, it will rain. If a crow bathes in a snowdrift in winter, you should expect a cold snap, and in a puddle in the spring, get ready for inclement weather.

Swallows flying high promise good weather, and low ones - bad weather. If swallows return to us very early in the spring - whole year the weather will be favorable for the harvest, and in addition, the arrival of swallows is a reason to expect the first spring thunderstorm. If sparrows hide their heads in their tails at the end of autumn, you can expect frost, and if they swim in puddles, it will be warm. A nightingale that displays its roulades all night is a sign that the next few nights will be windy.

Event signs

Perhaps the most popular belief about birds concerns their habit of “bombarding” us with excrement. When receiving such a surprise, you can console yourself with the folk superstition that a bird craps on people for good luck and monetary gain (bird droppings on your car say the same thing). In addition, if a feathered benefactor marks your uniform or work clothes, this promises advancement up the career ladder. If a bird anxiously knocks on the glass of your window, there will be news and not necessarily good news. Don’t offend the messenger, but you shouldn’t let him inside the house either.

A separate sign concerns birds that have flown into the room and quietly rule the house for some time. Most likely, this promises you guests - long-awaited or uninvited. The bird that entered the house through the door promises the same thing. Watch the behavior of the bird: if, upon seeing you, it is not alarmed and soon flies out safely, the guests will be pleasant, but if the bird behaves irritably and inappropriately, the visit may turn out to be tense.

Signs about birds

if a bird knocks on the window - what is the sign and what to do (sparrow, dove and other birds)

A bird flew into the window - a good or bad omen?

Negative signs

The worst omens are associated with the death of birds. Whether the bird crashed into a car, was damaged by ventilation, or died due to other circumstances, this does not bode well. Hitting a bird on the road is a serious warning and warning: perhaps you are going through life in the completely wrong direction and this can end very sadly. In addition, a bird crashing into the windshield of your car may have a more specific meaning - it is best to postpone this trip for now. Mass death birds in places where they were previously found in abundance speaks of misfortunes on a large scale - they can apply to the entire district, city or country.

It is considered a negative omen to find a dead bird on your doorstep or in your yard. Having received such a sign, do not take risks and be careful in your relationships with people, and the dead bird should be buried as soon as possible (in such cases the hole is dug away from the house). If you found a dead bird just walking down the street, the omen will not have such meaning, but still, be careful on this day, especially if by accident you had to step on the bird. If the bird you found was injured, but did not die, try to save it - showing mercy can change future negative events. If, through your efforts, the wounded bird came back to life, you can forget about the bad omens (but even if it died, your efforts will not be in vain and will greatly alleviate future troubles).

At the cemetery

Since the bird symbolizes the human soul, its appearance in the cemetery has a corresponding meaning. Seeing a bird near the grave of a deceased relative or loved one means receiving some kind of message from him. If a bird flies in and calmly sits on the fence, the deceased asks you to be consoled and announces his well-being. If you saw a bird anxiously fluttering back and forth and jumping anxiously all over the grave, as if looking for something, think about how you can help the deceased complete his earthly affairs. Perhaps during his lifetime the person asked you for something or simply shared his plans - try to remember which of his affairs you could complete.

If a bird or a whole flock overtakes you on the way to the grave, be sure to monitor the behavior of the birds. If you see that the bird is clearly worried (circling above you, flying forward and returning back, following on your heels or at some distance) - this means that the soul of a deceased relative or friend is warning you of danger. If at the same time the birds scream loudly, it means that you have already heard similar warnings from living people, but did not heed them, and now the soul of the deceased is trying to “shout out” to you. Go to church and light a candle for a deceased relative, pray, think about him and say mentally “Thank you.” In addition, the next time you come to the cemetery, do not forget to bring a handful of cereals with you and leave it for the birds.

Dreams

Our dreams are encrypted symbolic messages. And since the image of a bird is deeply symbolic, the corresponding signs that one sees in a dream can be believed no less (and maybe more) than those seen in reality. If you dream that Domestic bird, like a chicken or a goose, fell into an open window or anxiously knocks on the glass of a closed one - trouble may happen to one of your relatives. If you dreamed that a wild bird flew onto the windowsill, just like a real case of this kind, this dream speaks of news, and for a woman who wants to have children, this news may concern a long-awaited pregnancy.

Catching a bird with your hands and holding it in a dream means receiving a letter or unexpected news from afar. If in a dream you saw traces of bird feet (on the snow, sand, windowsill, etc.) - some hidden movements of the soul will make themselves felt in the near future. Seeing in a dream a lot of different birds screaming at the top of their voices means that you will soon participate in a crowded event (meeting, assembly, conference, etc.), and if in your dream there are many small birds gathered, you will make a profit in the near future, but small. Catching falling birds means trying to find out news that is not intended for your ears. However, do not forget that in order to fully decipher and interpret “bird” dreams, generally accepted interpretations must always be compared with the context of the dream and your own associations.

Other signs

1. Exists popular belief that a bird that has fallen into a chimney or chimney, and even ate a spider that has settled there, warns of the imminent death of one of the household members.
2. If a new species of bird has appeared in your garden, expect new events this year, interesting discoveries and meeting new people.
3. People say that it is undesirable to count migratory birds - this can negatively affect a person’s memory.
4. Bird nests in your home are always a good sign, no matter where they are (on the roof, on the balcony, under the window, etc.). Birds intuitively sense what fate awaits a human home and what atmosphere will reign in it. If the birds decide to share a house with you, in the near future it will not be threatened by either natural disasters or negative energy.
5. If a wild bird flew very close to you and even touched you with its wing, this moment You are in a very harmonious state. Trace your thoughts and actions over the past few days - perhaps you will find a personal secret peace of mind and you will use it for the rest of your life.
6. It is considered a very good omen to satisfy the hunger of birds - when coming to the places where they live, do not forget to bring grains with you and feed the birds.

Useful tips

There are a lot of signs around us. Anyone who knows how to notice them sees life through and through. People have known since ancient times that there are birds that portend serious problems or even death.

They tried to avoid such birds; everyone was afraid of them. However, it was clear that at some point a bird would definitely fly into your yard, indicating the imminent departure of one of the household members to another world.

Owl

Owls are birds of the owl family, predominantly living in open areas, but periodically leaving the steppes and meadows to visit villagers or residents small town. These birds are active at night, so the vast majority of people do not get the chance to encounter them.

Moreover, according to signs, it is very good for a person that their schedules do not coincide, which is why since ancient times the owl has been considered a harbinger of problems. A person who encounters this bird must keep his ears open, because he is in danger of serious troubles, and if an owl screeches three times near a house, it means that someone in that house will soon die.

An interesting nuance is that a person who should die due to this sign does not hear the cry of an owl. Other representatives of the owl family - eagle owls - are also not held in high esteem. long-eared owls, tawny owls and others have a bad reputation as harbingers of death.

Birds and superstitions

Magpie

Modern people do not like magpies, superstitions are so firmly entrenched in our subconscious. In ancient times, the magpie was accused of not wanting to make contact with Noah and board his ark. They say that a drop of the devil's blood is stored under the tongue of this bird, which does not make it attractive in the eyes of a believer.

The most terrible message is considered to be a lonely magpie. If it suddenly flies directly over a person’s head, then he should expect imminent death. The bird also likes to give less obvious clues by perching on the roof of a house. In this case, one of the family members in this house will go to the next world, but before last moment it is unclear who exactly it will be.

However, there is no need to be afraid of a flock of magpies, because when there are more than two of these birds, then they stop causing trouble. Two + birds are harbingers of good luck, three speak of a wedding or a pleasant trip, four speak of good news, and five speak of a noisy feast.

Sparrow

People have firmly connected these inconspicuous little birds with the not-so-light inhabitants of our world. The ancients believed that the sparrow was the devil incarnate, which the witch hatched from an egg.

Sparrow was considered a villain. For example, they say that the sparrows greatly tormented the crucified Jesus, they mocked and mocked him. The birds were punished for this, so they move by jumping, but cannot walk.

Having such a reputation, it is not at all strange that the sparrow became known as a harbinger of death. If he sat down on your window sill from the street side and knocked on the window, then trouble in the house cannot be avoided; something will happen to one of the family members.

It is also a bad sign if a bird flies into your room. Often people who have gone through the death of a loved one say that on the eve of death a sparrow appeared in the house out of nowhere. Everything is too obvious, because the sparrow copes with its purpose even with closed doors and windows.

There is another belief that says that the sparrow is a messenger, and it does not necessarily bring bad news. In this case, the sparrow’s task is to inform you about interesting events that are about to happen. The bird not only carries news of death, it also has other, more expected and pleasant news in store.

Man, sign

Crow

Crow was very unlucky with appearance, because its gloominess automatically leads to thoughts of negativity. Moreover, it was these birds that always feasted on the battlefields, and also pecked out the eyes of those who died far from home. They say that the raven has the gift of foresight and is friends with the devil.

These birds are quite willing to show people their knowledge and skills. If crows begin to circle over someone’s house, then its inhabitants should be wary, since death is on the heels of some of them.

It is also considered a bad sign when a lone raven, perched on a branch, begins to scream. This is considered a warning that danger awaits you. Those who are caring for a sick person should be especially attentive to this bird. If a crow often sits on the roof of your house and croaks, this means that a sick person will die soon.

However, even despite their ominous appearance, in Christianity the crow is a bird that gives hope. For Christians, this is a bird that tells about everything that is happening in the world, and which warns a person about possible troubles, gives a chance to close a debt and pacify the soul.

Pigeon

This bird has always been the personification of love, purity and goodness. They say that angels often descend to earth in the form of these very birds. If you crumble bread onto a fresh grave, the pigeons will eat it, taking the soul of the deceased to heaven. Of course, this only works in the case of clean and respectable people. Crows fly for dead people who were bad.

Although pigeons are considered harbingers of good news in many cultures, these birds can also predict a person's death. As a rule, they simply hit the window; this is a sure indicator that death will soon come to this house. But since pigeons take only very pure people, there is no need to worry, because after saying goodbye to earthly life, such a person will find eternal bliss.

Cuckoo

Anyone knows about the tradition when you ask the cuckoo to count how long you have left to live. This belief appeared for a reason, because the cuckoo is a guide to another world. The obviousness of death is when the bird will remain silent in response to a request.

It is also a bad sign when a bird responds while being behind a person’s back. This will indicate that the years of his life are already behind him, and only his departure to another world lies ahead. Do not rejoice at the clucking of a bird if you hear it from the north side, or if it comes from the mouth of a bird sitting on a rotten branch. These are also signs of approaching death.

It also happens that a cuckoo flies to a house from which a dead person is being taken out. The bird's cuckooing in this case should not be taken at the expense of the deceased; it actually gives a voice to the one in this house who will next go to the next world.

The cuckoo doesn't bring anything good. Even just flying over a town or small village, it warns people about a fire, and if it lands on the roof of a barn, then this is a sign that livestock will die.

Birds: signs and superstitions

Martin

The swallow is a rather controversial representative of the bird family. On the one hand, people really sympathize with her, believing that she builds a nest only in a good place, and the house she chooses will always be in abundance. On the other hand, there are also bad omens associated with this bird.

They talk about it as a harbinger of death. For example, if it flies directly over a person’s shoulder, it means that death awaits him. If a swallow knocks on the window, then this is considered a good omen, however, there are also those who believe that this is a very bad sign, foreshadowing the death of one of the inhabitants of the home.

Tit

The tit always lives side by side with a person, and almost never evokes negative emotions in him. There are very few signs associated with this bird, and all of them are good. As a rule, a tit carries news of a positive outcome of an event, prosperity, love and joy.

However, even this light bird has its dark side. They say that if a tit flies into someone's house or simply knocks on a window, then death will soon come. The origin of this sign is due to the fact that the bird is considered a guide to the afterlife, and it comes for the soul of a person.