School: Kilmeague, Naas (roll number 10829)
- Location:
- Kilmeage, Co. Kildare
- Teacher: Bean Mhic Thomáis
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0775, Page 305
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Crows, Robins, Jackdaws, Blackbirds, Thrushes, are to be found in our district. Sometimes they build in bushes sometimes in trees, and sometimes in the eaves of a house. The nest is made of fluffy feathers, hair, moss, wool and twigs. The bird sits on her eggs fourteen days, some birds less. Boys are told that if they rob a birds nest the bird's will go away. The birds start to build their nests in Spring. Little birds are called fledgelings. When a robin sings at the tree-tops it is a sign of fine weather. When a robin sings at the bottom bushes it is a sign of bad weather. When crows fly high it is a sign of fine weather, when they fly low it is a sign of wet weather. The cuckoo comes in May and she leaves us in July. The cuckoo lays her eggs in other bird's nests.Bunty Gray
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- Bunty Gray
- Gender
- Female
