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School: Baile an Stancaird (roll number 14063)

Location:
Ballynastangford Lower, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Tomás S. Stundún
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0100, Page 022

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    The Wren Robin Lark Thrush Black Bird Crow Yellow Hammer sparrow Magpie Sea Gull Gold Finch Lennet Swallow Wat tail Cuckoo and Corn-Crake are the birds commonly known in this district. In Winter we don't see the Swallow the Cuckoo or the Corn-Crake because they have migrated to a warmer Country where their particular type of food is more plentiful. The Wild goose returns to spend the Winter here and does not migrate until she eats at least one meal of young green oats.
    All birds build a nest of their own except the Cuckoo. The Cuckoo
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    Language
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    Collector
    Nora O' Brien
    Gender
    Female
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    Garrywadreen, Co. Mayo