School: Earl Darnley (roll number 13573)
- Location:
- Athboy, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Siubhán Ní Loichéid
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- (continued from previous page)a bit smaller than the Robins.
The hole in the Wren's nest is on the bottom and she lays about fourteen eggs. The Wren is a very small bird.
The Crow and Pigeon build their nests high up in a tree and lay four or five eggs. They build a large nest.
The Swallow builds his nest of muck and pieces of straw and lines it with small feathers. He builds it in a hay-shed, barn, or under the gutter of a roof.
The Jackdaw's nest is built in an unused chimney, which makes him a general nuisance to the occupants of the house.
Peope warn boys against robbing nests by telling them that the Civic Guards will punish them and that it is a sin to rob a bird's nest.
The weather can be judged by the birds. When the Swallows fly very low it will rain. When a big crowd of birds fly across the sky three will be storms and there are other signs also.(continues on next page)- Collector
- Noel Booker
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Crossakeel, Co. Meath