School: Beacán (C.)
- Location:
- Bekan, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Dhonnchú
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0109, Page 260
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The Blackbird builds its nest in fir trees, it is a sight to see him take his bath. In a meadow not far from my house, there is a clear stream and early on a Summer's mornin the blackbird is seen taking his bath, he tosses the water over his head, and back again, he repeats this several times, and then flies to a low tree where he fixes his feathers.
On a warm day in June when the hedges are covered with roses, and the(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Maggie Moran
- Gender
- Female
