Does a roosting flock of migratory birds also echelon in high winds?

Abstract The organized aerial manoeuvres of birds in “V” and “J” flock echelons have always captivated onlookers several these aspects are still a matter ongoing research. However, we could not find any published evidence or report on echeloning roosting high wind conditions. Here, provide first an echelon the Eurasian oystercatcher ( Haematopus ostralegus ) at onset Storm Malik Scotland morning 29 th January 2022, under ~ 11 ms −1 winds. This observation opens-up new research questions if, how, why position themselves while