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School: Eanach Mór (C.) (roll number 12427)

Location:
Annaghmore, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Caitlín, Bean Uí Mhiadhaigh
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    The most common birds found in my district are, the blackbird, robin, thrush, wren sparrow, seagull, crow, magpie, cuckoo, swallow and lark. The blackbird is of a black colour. The robin is brown with a red breast. The thrush is of a grey colour. The sea-gull is white. The crow is black, and the mag-pie is black and white.
    The blackbird's nest is mostly found in a bush. The robin builds her nest on the edge of a river or in fields. The thrush builds her nest on the top of a tree. The seagull builds her nest on the cliffs
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Kate Shiel
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    55
    Address
    Carrowntemple, Co. Sligo