School: Boitheach (roll number 1238)

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1. The Robin (continued)

   

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   It builds a comfortable nest of moss and lines it with hair and feathers. The robin is very tame. In winter when the frost and snow are on the ground it will come into the kitchen where it is sure to get crumbs. The robin tried to remove the nails from the Cross and that is how it got its red breast.

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2. The Sparrow

   

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   The sparrow is another farmyard bird it feeds on grain, and is very destructive especially in the harvest. It makes its nest in the eaves of houses in holes and in trees It makes a good nest of moss and lines it with feathers. It is very careful in selecting a place for its nest and likes a warm, cosy place for it.

   

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3. The Wren

   

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   Smallest of birds. It never flies out out in the open but stays at the roots of hedges and eaves of houses. It builds its nest in holes and it is a very comfortable nest. It is all

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