School: Cullahill (C.), Rathdowwney (roll number 13137)

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1. Bird-Lore (continued)

   

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   late Summer or in early Autumn.
   The seagulls are regular visitors to the bog, in Raheenleigh. They come from Scotland in the month of February, and remain till June. They are to be seen day after day following the plough in the locality.
   Birds are able to give us a forecast of the weather. Birds flying high is a sign of fine weather, while birds flying low is a forecast of wet weather. The sea-birds fly inland when there is a sea-storm, and the inland birds secure themselves a warm spot in walls or houses, when a storm on land is approaching.
   Imagine how dreary the world would be, without the sweet songs of the birds to cheer it, but country people take no notice of the sweet melody of the birds, because they are used to listening to them.
   We should be thankful to the little birds, for helping to make life happier by their sweet music; and we should not grudge them some crumbs, when the snow is on the ground, and when it is very difficult for them to provide for themselves.

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   1. agents (~1)
      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
         1. bird-lore (~2,478)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Bridie Cahill

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Coolnacrutta, Co. Kilkenny

   Informant

   Mr Henry Freeman

   Gender

   Male

   Occupation

   Engine driver

   Address

   Cullahill, Co. Laois