Birds shelter in thick shrubs, evergreen trees, and bushes. These places offer good rain and wind protection.
Woodpeckers use tree cavities or holes to remain dry. These natural shelters defend against severe rain.
Birds may cover under building eaves, in barns or in other man-made structures from rain in urban or suburban environments.
Birds may seek shelter in birdhouses during storms.
Large leaves can protect birds from rains in broad-leaved environments.
In marshes and grasslands, birds may hide in dense reeds or tall grass for wind and rain protection.