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School: Gleann an Chairthe (roll number 13345)

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Glencar, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Seán Mag Ualghairg
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0193, Page 261

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  1. The Crane

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    There are a lot of wild birds in this district. The Crane is the biggest of them. The Crane has long legs, long wings, a long neck and a long bill. She is a slate colour. The weather can be judged by the crane. When the crane flies down from the highlands to the river bank it is a sign of rain. The crane flies to the mountain when good weather is approaching.
    The farmer never bothers about the crane for signs of the weather except in the summer. On the approach of rain the crane like every other bird gets hungry. Flies are flying over the water and fish jump up for the flies. The crane feeds on the small fish.
    The crane is very easily frightened. When boys see her they make a sound. If she is taken unawares she falls to the ground unconscious. Boys lift her up then and examine her. The crane builds her nest on the river bank. She lays her eggs there and brings out her young.
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  2. The Wild Geese

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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Margaret Mary Gilligan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Fenagh, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Thomas Kelly
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Address
    Drumdillure, Co. Leitrim