[1] Due to the distance travelled, birds will not have enough energy to continue flight when encountering high winds.
[1] Bird fallout is not particularly common, as it stems from the chance event of severe winds found in inclement weather.
Due to the rare occurrence of a migratory fallout, as well as the abundance of birds resting in a single location, it is a sought-after event for birders.
There can be some significant consequences due to birds encountering severe weather during their migratory flyway.
Late arrival to their destination can lead to a delay in reproduction, or a higher mortality rate.