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School: Cabra, Kingscourt

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Cabra, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Violet Irwin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1008, Page 141

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    of hay, moss and feathers and like to build them low in bushes. The blackbird lays about five eggs, which are of a white colour with green spots.
    The thrush's nest is like the blackbird's, only that it likes a high building place.
    Crows build their nests mainly of twigs on tops of trees. They commence to build on March 1, and it is said that if March 1 falls on Sunday, they do not start till the following day.
    Pigeons build their nests generally in ivy bushes or trees. The pigeon lays two eggs of a white colour.
    Tom-tits build their nests on old walls or ditches.
    Wrens build their nests about five feet from the ground in a closely growing bush. They are the best builders of all. Their comfortable nests are of thickly-woven moss, the only entrance being a small hole in the side. The wren lays from ten to fourteen eggs.
    It is said in our district that when the robin or blackbird perches on the door or window of our house, it is the sign of storm. It is also generally understood that when
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    George Mc Cullagh
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