Abstract: Story collected by a student at Loughill school (Ballymunterhiggin, Co. Donegal) (no informant identified).
Original reference: 1026/4/62
School Loughill [Vol. 1026, Chapter 0004]
County The Schools' Manuscript Collection : County Donegal Schools
Bird-Lore - The Thrush [duchas:4388399]
The thrush does not migrate in the winter. It builds its nest in the fork of a tree a good distance from the ground. The nest is made of hay and moss. It is semi- circular in shape with the entrance at the top. The eggs are four or five in number and are pale blue in colour with black dots. She is a great singer. They are very scarce now a days. They sing at day light on a nice mild spring morning. They are seldom heard in the winter. Some people catch them to put them in cages but then they never sing so well.
Original reference: 1026/4/62
Bird-Lore - The Thrush
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