School: Tyholland (roll number 13339)
- Location:
- Tuckmilltate, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: Deborah Freeman
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0951, Page 113
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- Crow
Builds an open topped nest in a high tree and her eggs are like those of the hen. She builds with twigs.
Jack Daw
Builds in a chimney. She builds with twigs and lays white eggs.
Blackbird
Builds in a hedge. She makes her nest of hay and lays four blue eggs with brown spots.
Thrush
Builds in a hedge with clay and hay. Her eggs are blue with black spots. The thrush is an expert plasterer.
Robin
Builds in a bank. Her nest is made of moss lined with hair. She lays five small whitish eggs with brown spots.
Sparrow
Builds in a shed and she lays five blue eggs.
Bull Finch
Builds in a hedge. Her nest is(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Jennie Mayclim
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Cavanreagh, Co. Monaghan
