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School: Achadh Fobhair (roll number 13853)

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Aghagower, Co. Mayo
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Hannah T. Kevilla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0088E, Page 12_011

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  1. Bird-Lore (continued)

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    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 are usually covered with ivy
    The crow builds in high trees.
    The jackdaw builds in unused chimneys
    The magpie builds in tall blackthorn bushes
    The linnet builds in grass.
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
        1. bird-lore (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Derrig
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Mountbrown, Co. Mayo