School: Fedamore (B.) (roll number 14068)

Location:
Fedamore, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Martin Moloney
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0517, Page 421

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0517, Page 421

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  1. The birds in this district are
    The blackbird, Thrush, Wren, Crow, Sparrow, Jack-daw, Robin, Starling, Swallow, Pigeon, Waterhen, Yellow-hammer, Wagtail, Hawk, Gold Finch, Magpie
    Nest
    The blackbird builds in bush. Eggs greyish blue Nest made of hay and wool.
    The Thrush builds in bushes blue eggs nest of hay and mud.
    Wren builds in ivy white eggs with brown spots nest made of moss and feathers
    Crow builds on top high trees grey eggs nest made of sticks.
    Sparrow builds in thatch blackish grey eggs nest made of hay and feathers.
    Starling builds his nest in holes of trees and houses, rough nest made hay or straw.
    Pigeons on a tree white eggs nest made of sticks.
    Waterhen builds his nest at the edge of the river nest made of reeds, big rough eggs.
    Wagtail builds in a wall grey eggs,
    nest made of hay and moss
    Gold Finch builds her nests in elders pale blue eggs nest made of moss and feathers
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