School: Achadh Fobhair (roll number 13853)

On this page

1. Bird-Lore (continued)

   

   Share Share Post

   (continued from previous page)

   The wren builds its nest in the
   1. eaves of houses
   2. in a wall or fence
   3. in a furze bush or
   4. in a blackthorh bush.

   The robin builds its nest
   1. On a bank
   2. In a fence among shrubs

   The thrush builds in a tall tree or tall bush
   The lark (sky) builds in a meadow
   The lark (bog) builds in a turf bank or sedge
   The blackbird builds in a wall in shrubs or in briars
   The sparrow builds in the eaves of houses
   The swallow builds in old barns
   The wild pigeon builds in tall trees which is usually covered with ivy
   The crow builds in high trees
   The jackdaw builds in unused chimneys

   (continues on next page)

   

   Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.

   History Edit

   Topics

   1. agents (~1)
      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
         1. bird-lore (~2,478)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   James Noonan

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Aghagower, Co. Mayo