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School: Moys (roll number 10837)

Location:
Moy Otra, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
P. Dawson
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0935, Page 171

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  1. Local Sayings about Birds (continued)

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    If a swan dips its head in the water it is the sign of a death.
    Two swans flying high is the sign of rain.
    If a wild pidgeon build its nest beside the house it is a sign of bad luck.
    Sea-gulls inland are the signs of a rough sea.
    The cuckoos voice is a sign that Summer is coming.
    If a crane flies low it is the sign of rain.
    When the swallows flock together, it is the sign that they are going away to another country.
    A swan would dies with pride only for its black feet.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
        1. bird-lore (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Duffy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Avalreagh, Co. Monaghan