School: Béal Átha an Dá Chab

Location:
Ballydehob, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Risteárd Ó Lighin
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    Robin; the Wren, the Yellow-Hammer, build their nests on the trees.
    The Swallow, the Swift, the Marten, the Sparrow, build their nests under eaves of houses.
    The Sea-Gull, the Black-Diver, the Water-hen build their nests in rocks by the sea shore.
    The weather can be judged by the behaviour of certain birds.
    If the Swallows fly high it is a sign of good weather, or if they fly low it is a sign of rain.
    If the Sea-Gulls fly inland it is a sign of rain.
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  2. The following are names of wild birds which are found in this district:- the Blackbird; the Thrush; the Swallow; the Sparrow; the Wren; the Robin Red-brest; the Yellow-Hammer; the Rook; the Magpie; the Cuckoo; the Seagull; the
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
        1. bird-lore (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Mahony
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Skeaghanore East, Co. Cork