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School: Summerville (roll number 622)

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Summerville, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
John Burke
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  1. Bird-Lore (continued)

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    The crow builds her nest in the top of high trees. She lays four eggs. They are spotted.
    The seagull builds her nest in on a shelf in the cliffs. She lays three eggs. They are streaked.
    The weather can be judged by the behaviour of certain birds.
    When the swallow flies low it is a sign of rain.
    The curlew gives a long bawl when there is a sign of rain.
    Hawks build in high trees and cliffs.
    Corncrakes build in meadows.
    Magpies build in hedges. They build the same as crows but they put a roof over the nest.
    Titlarks build in ditches.
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    Topics
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      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
        1. bird-lore (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Gear
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballymacaw, Co. Waterford
    Informant
    Patrick Gear
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Ballymacaw, Co. Waterford