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Note about the bird 'An t-Ian Bùchain' [pin-tail duck], 1883

 Item
Identifier: Coll-97/CW87/3

Scope and Contents

Note about the bird 'An t-Ian Bùchain' [pin-tail duck]. Carmichael describes how the bird is plentiful on Harris [Na Hearadh] and Barra [Barraigh] and that as with other birds, tunes have been written to mimic its call. He describes its migration pattern and habits when in the Western Isles as well as its call, writing, 'Each bird is supposed to sing over and over, singly and in convert:– “Clann-ac anndaidh, Clann-ac-anndaidh” There was a tribe of people in Bearnary [Beàrnaraigh/Bernaray] Called Clann Mhic Anndaidh probably from some their imitation of this bird.'

Dates

  • Creation: 1883

Language of Materials

Gaelic,English

Conditions Governing Access

This material is unrestricted.

Extent

From the Series: 41 folios ; 18 x 23 cm

Physical Location

5.07

Physical Location

folio 2v, line 1 to folio 3r, line 22

Related Materials

Coll-97/CW87/4

Bibliography

Carmichael, Alexander, Carmina Gadelica, vol II (Edinburgh, 1900) pp 312-315

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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