School: Béal Átha an Dá Chab
- Location:
- Ballydehob, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Risteárd Ó Lighin
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- (continued from previous page)Robin; the Wren, the Yellow-Hammer, build their nests on the trees.
The Swallow, the Swift, the Marten, the Sparrow, build their nests under eaves of houses.
The Sea-Gull, the Black-Diver, the Water-hen build their nests in rocks by the sea shore.
The weather can be judged by the behaviour of certain birds.
If the Swallows fly high it is a sign of good weather, or if they fly low it is a sign of rain.
If the Sea-Gulls fly inland it is a sign of rain. - The following are names of wild birds which are found in this district:- the Blackbird; the Thrush; the Swallow; the Sparrow; the Wren; the Robin Red-brest; the Yellow-Hammer; the Rook; the Magpie; the Cuckoo; the Seagull; the(continues on next page)