1) "I grew up in the deep South where thunder storms are common. They are soothing and meditative. "Distant Thunder" has all the potential of being that way, except for those darn bird sounds. There are no birds in thunderstorms. They are hiding from the rain and are not out chirping their heads off." Source: http://www.amazon.com/Distant-Thunder-Bernie-Krause/dp/B00008AIVD 2) "The bird yonder The bird yonder sat on a tree, Which swayed gently in the cool breeze from the outer sea. Looking at the grey clouds above, Wishing he was in his nest, but how. Fearing the thunderstorm which might rage, Putting him into a scary daze. True to his thoughts, the thunderstorm begins, The bird soars above flapping his wings. His nest one mile south, The thunderstorm turns about. Lashing and slashing the thunderstorm follows him fast, It made the bird cry out loud. The thunderstorm faded away in time, The bird sang in rhyme. At the break of the clouds, the sun shone, The bird in his nest sang with gaiety, and the world watched him quaintly." Source: http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/yw/2003/03/29/stories/2003032901570300.htm 3) "The cats watch a bird during a thunderstorm" http://www.flickr.com/photos/mollyblack/530302716/ 4) "the photo was taken by Ivan Pfalser of this bird, found dead following a thunderstorm" http://www.ksbirds.org/kos/2003_KBRC_report.htm 5) "Some time after this the merchant's son happened to be hunting in a forest. The winds rose, the sky became clouded, the lightning flashed, the thunder roared loudly, and the rain fell in torrents. Ivan soon came near a large tree and saw a big nest in the branches. Four small birds were in the nest; they were quite alone, and neither father nor mother was there to protect them from the cold and wet. The good Ivan pitied them, climbed the tree and covered the little ones with his "kaftan," a long-skirted coat which the Russian peasants and merchants usually wear. The thunderstorm passed by and a big bird came flying and sat down on a branch near the nest and spoke very kindly to Ivan. "Ivan, I thank thee; thou hast protected my little children from the cold and rain and I wish to do something for thee. Tell me what thou dost wish." Ivan answered; "I am not in need; I have everything for my comfort. But teach me the birds' language."" http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/ftr/chap03.htm 6) "a day in the life of a little bird." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EopgcKWZHMM 7) "Raining animals is a relatively rare meteorological phenomenon, although occurrences have been reported from many countries throughout history. One hypothesis that has been furthered to explain this phenomenon is that strong winds travelling over water sometimes pick up debris such as fish or frogs, and carry them for up to several miles.[1] However, this primary aspect of the phenomenon has never been witnessed or scientifically tested. The animals most likely to drop from the sky in a rainfall are fish and frogs, with birds coming third." Source and further information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raining_animals

Only if they have the proper FAA certifications.

Only the dumb ones, like those people who don't know when to come in from the rain!