School: Alt an Chuilinn
- Location:
- Altachullion, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Brigid Martin
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- Bird LoreBirds are often watched as showing signs of storm etc.
Sea-gulls flying inland are always a sign of storm.
Swallows flying low especially in the evenings are a sign of a wet day next day.
If the curlew or moor-cock are heard calling in the evenings it is regarded as a sign of rain.
If the crane flies towards the mountain it is a sign of the approach of heavy rain and floods.
If swans are seen fighting on the lake in the evening it is a sign of rain.
If the Blackbird and Robin come near the door for food it is a sign of a snow-storm.
If the ducks quack loudly it is a sign of rain.
On a rainy day if the(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Patrick Prior
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Tullyloughfin, Co. Cavan
