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   run for shelter, but if it is going to keep raining for the day they stay out.

   (f) If the ducks quack loudly rain is supposed to be approaching.

   5. Natural features.
   (a) When there is a sheen on rocks, or little silver threads going from one blade of grass to the other it indicates frost.

   (b) When the Connemara hills appear to be nearer to us rain is approaching.

   (c) When the lakes are of a dark colour rain is expected, but when they are of a blue placid colour fine weather is expected.

   (d) When the wind blows the dust about rain is supposed to be at hand.

   6. Insects and other winged creatures as weather prophets:
   (a) If during a warm Summer day the insects are very numerous and are flying about rain is supposed to be at hand.

   (b) When the cricket chirps loudly rain is expected.

   (c) If the frogs change from their bright yellow colour to a dark hue rain is expected.

   (d) If beetles are seen creeping along the road or if

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