Note about the bird 'cathag gob dearg', 4 June 1887
Scope and Contents
Note about the bird 'cathag' [chough] that it has 'gob dearg + da chas dearg' [a red beak and two red legs] and that there are few about the shores [on Ìle/ Islay]. Also noted is that it has a '"Meag" voice'.
Dates
- Creation: 4 June 1887
Language of Materials
English Gaelic
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Extent
From the Series: 53 folios ; 17.2 x 10.5 cm
Physical Location
5.07
Physical Location
folio 6v, line 18 to folio 6v, line 22
Creator
- From the Fonds: Carmichael, Alexander, 1832-1912 (Excise officer | folklorist and antiquarian | Edinburgh | Scotland) (Person)
- From the Fonds: Watson, William John, 1865-1948 (Professor of Celtic) (Person)
Repository Details
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