In the ancient past, observers of Omens not only judge the bird to be of a lucky or unlucky type but also manage to observe the following signs & associated them with meaning:

· which side of you are seeing the bird – left or right,

· what is the direction of the flight of the bird,

· the height at which a bird/birds are flying has an effect upon the force of the omen ( greater the height, more favorable being the indication)

· whether a bird is singing or uttering a cry

· bird suddenly change direction of their flight

· bird hovering while on the wing

Birds seen on the left

· especially dark birds are an omen of ill luck ( Roman tradition)

· to see a “fortunate” bird on the left lessen the goodness it promises

Birds seen on the right

· a fortunate sign unless it is an “unlucky” bird, however the bad luck is supposedly lessen/modified

Birds flying from left hand side to right side across your path

· bring good luck with them

Direction of the Birds flying

· if the birds fly straight towards the observer, they will bring good luck with them but if they are flying away from the observer, they will take good fortune and happiness away from him/her.

A song bird sings or utters a cry as it flies

· regarded as a good sign

· for a rook,crow or bird of prey to be heard croaking or screaming is an ill omen unless it happens to be near its nest at the time

Birds suddenly change direction of their flight

· the observer should be on his guard against the danger of sudden attacks by an enemy

Bird hovering while on the wing,

· treachery is to be feared, resulting in a sudden and merciless onslaught. This omen is often observed in regard to birds of prey.