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1. Bird-Lore (continued)

   

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   The wren's nest is made of clay and sheep's wool. The wren lays about fifteen small eggs with red spots.
   The blackbird's nest is made of moss and sticks; the eggs are small and blue with black spots. The blackbird builds in a hedge.
   The wood-pigeon's nest is of sticks; the eggs are white.
   The jackdaw's nest is made of sticks; the eggs are blue with black spots. The jackdaw builds in a chimney.
   The water-hen builds on the bank of a river. Her nest is made of withered rushes.
   The corncrake builds in long grass. The corncrake's eggs are a light brown colour with dark brown spots.
   The goldfinch builds in a tree, of moss, lined with hay.
   The swallow's nest is made of mud. The swallow builds under the eave of a house.
   The cuckoo does not build any

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