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   Robins. The robins built there nests in a bank or hedge and their eggs are a greenish-blue Wrens. The wren builds her nest in a hedge, it is a round shape and there is a hole in the front of the nest to let her out and in. Jackdaw. The jackdaw builds her nest in a chimney. It is made of sticks. Crow. The crow builds her nest in a high tree. it is made of sticks. Swallow. The swallows come in May, and stay here till October. They build their nests in an old house or a wall. Cuckoo. The cuckoo comes in April She sings her song in May In the middle of June she whistles her tune, And July she flys away.

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   1. agents (~1)
      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
         1. bird-lore (~2,478)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Mary Dobson

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   14

2. Bird-Lore

   

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   The most common bird about this district is the Robin
   She is a small bird with a red breast. She builds her nest in a bank or ditch. It is made from moss and hair.

   There is also another small bird called the wren. The nest is circular

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