Chapter V: Part 5

_Slyne Head, North._--April 1st, Stonechats arrive and increase in number from this date. Aug. 2nd, Stonechats disappear; have not seen in what direction they come or go.

_Straw Island._--April 5th, two Stonechats; wind N.W., very light, clear. Remained on island.

_Arran Island, South._--May 18th, twenty Stonechatters. They remain here.

_Tearaght._--May 26th, about half a dozen Stonechats arrived about this date. Sept. 20th, Stonechats left about this date.

Redstart.

_Dungarvan._--Nov. 13th, one about garden, being the only one seen in vicinity for seven years.

_Tearaght._--Oct. 27th, two Redstarts, male and female. May have been on island some time previous. Remained about a month.

_Skelligs._--Oct. 13th, four birds of a slatish colour, red on back near tail, about the size of a Titlark; wind S.W., fresh. Fog and drizzle. Stayed all the month.

Goldencrested Wren.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Nov. 12th, five Goldencrested Wrens, one killed striking; wind strong, N.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--April 27th, one alighted on ship, 8 a.m.; 29th, another ditto.

_Dungarvan._--Oct. 1st, two struck lantern; and on 2nd, 9th, and 10th one or two, but none killed.

_Tuskar Rock._--Oct. 9th, one; 25th, one; 26th, two; 29th, two killed. Nov. 2nd, two seen.

_Copeland Island._--April 7th, six killed striking; weather clear, wind S.E.

_Arran Island, South._--June 20th, sixty "Goldencrested Wrens," 7 a.m.; calm, blue sky.

Wren.

_Fastnet._--Oct. 9th, Wrens.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Jan. 20th, five "Common Wrens," going S.W.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--May 10th, two Wrens killed, 10 p.m.; wind moderate, N.N.E., clear.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--April 26th, one alighted on ship. May 8th, one ditto. Oct. 8th, one alighted on ship.

_Tuskar Rock._--April 4th, "Wrens of all sorts," constantly striking all night; several killed. June 24th, Wrens, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Aug. 3rd, six "Common Wrens," flying about rock, fog. Sept. 15th, three, one killed, fog. Oct. 22nd and 26th, one seen. Oct. 29th, "a small grey bird not much larger than a Wren with a black head," killed.

_Rockabill._--Feb. 8th, Wrens during night, some struck; weather misty, wind S.E. Oct. 26th and 27th, Wrens about lantern in night; weather misty. Nov. 15th, some killed striking; wind S., rain. Dec. 31st, four killed.

_Rathlin Island._--April 28th, flocks of Wrens, picked up twelve; wind fresh S.E., misty, rain. Aug. 14th, one killed striking, 11 p.m.; wind light S.E., misty.

_Innishtrahull._--Nov. 22nd, two Wrens at lantern, gloomy; wind N.W., gale.

_Killybegs._--Nov. 15th, three Wrens, with other small birds.

_Blackrock Mayo._--Nov. 3rd, four Wrens, 11 a.m.; wind W.N.W., light, one killed.

_Tearaght._--The Wren is resident.

_Valentia._--Dec. 12th, four "Common Wrens"; wind light W.

_Skelligs._--Sept. 20th, several "Common Wrens" seen occasionally during winter. They breed here.

Tits.

_Tuskar Rock._--March 29th, 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., Tits striking, twelve killed; wind strong south, rain, and fog. May 8th, "Titmice" constantly striking, eight killed, from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.; wind N.W., and fog. 13th, constantly striking during night, twelve killed, fog, and mist. 15th, five killed, fog and mist. 19th, one seen. Sept. 16th, two killed.

_Copeland Island._--April 25th, one "Titmouse," killed striking. Oct. 10th, eight killed striking; wind N., light, drizzling rain.

Wagtail.

_Dungarvan._--Jan. 14th, one "Golden Wagtail," on rocks.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--Sept. 18th, one rested on ship, and flew N.

_Rathlin Island._--One "Water Wagtail," seen on Aug. 12th, Oct. 10th, and Dec. 27th.

_Innishtrahull._--May 5th, one Wagtail seen. Nov. 3rd, two.

_Arranmore._--May 3rd, one Grey Wagtail.

_Tearaght._--March 3rd, one Wagtail, 9 a.m.; wind light S.E.; remained only a few minutes. May 24th, another. None observed previous to this year.

_Skelligs._--One seen in July; very rare.

Larks.

_Fastnet._--Oct. 9th, sixteen, flying west; 22nd, seven; 31st, eight. Nov. 1st, seven. Nov. 2nd, five killed striking.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--March 10th, large numbers from sunrise to sunset, with Linnets and other small birds.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--April 26th, two Larks killed, 9 p.m.; wind light, rain. Oct. 9th, three caught on deck, 5 a.m.; 10th, two caught on deck, 2 a.m.; 28th, flocks from 9 p.m. to midnight, about the ship. Light S. wind, gloomy; 29th, numbers about the light, 8 p.m. until midnight, many struck and fell overboard. Nov. 2nd, three struck lantern, killed.

_Dungarvan._--Oct. 22nd, small straggling flocks all day.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--Sept. 16th, flock of three or four dozen rested on ship, flying N. Oct. 19th, one seen.

_Tuskar Rock._--Feb. 27th and 28th, and March 1st and 2nd, many Larks, some caught; weather foggy and overcast, with mist. Sept. 9th, a flock at 8 a.m.; 25th, another flock. Oct. 8th, three killed striking; 9th and 10th, constantly striking all night, many killed, mist and fog. At 8 a.m. on 10th, a large flock went west; 13th, a flock; 26th, thirty-five Larks killed striking, fog. Oct. 30th to Nov. 3rd, constantly striking at night, some killed; in day time about rock, and flying to N.W., weather misty.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--March 2nd, six flying round ship. Flocks noted on Oct. 7th, 10th, 11th, 15th, and Nov. 7th and 8th; and on Oct. 20th, 21st, 27th; and 29th, a few passed. Seven killed on Oct. 10th and 11th, weather foggy. Oct. 29th four killed.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--Nov. 26th, a large flock going N.W.; wind light N.W., clear.

_Kish Bank Light-ship._--Oct. 26th, five passing N.W. Nov. 13th, several about lantern from 6 p.m. until midnight. Dec. 23rd, three flying west; 27th, one killed striking lantern, weather clear; 31st, two killed striking, weather gloomy.

_Rockabill._--Oct. 26th and 27th, Larks about lantern in night; weather misty.

_Copeland Island._--Oct. 10th, twenty killed striking, others injured; wind north, light; drizzling rain.

_South Maidens._--Oct. 16th, eight "common Larks" killed striking; wind W.N.W., strong, weather thick.

_Rathlin Island._--Oct. 29th, two killed striking; 30th, five killed, overcast, misty.

_Innishtrahull._--March 13th, eight struck, not killed, at 4 a.m.; wind S.W., fresh, fog and mist. May 5th, one seen. Nov. 1st, two, 10.30 p.m., at lantern, gloomy, misty. Nov. 3rd, one; 5th, one at lantern at midnight. Dec. 8th, three Skylarks at 8 a.m.; wind S.W., fresh.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--Skylarks noted on Feb. 2nd, which is earlier than on previous years. On March 30th and 31st, April 1st, 3rd, and 6th, from four to eight.

_Killybegs._--April 22nd, several Skylarks observed about this time.

_Oyster Island, North._--Dec. 26th, four Skylarks in a field; flew south.

_Clare Island._--March 31st, about a dozen Larks. Oct. 31st, a flock of Larks flying about station; wind S.S.W., light. During November, small flocks at intervals.

_Slyne Head, North._--Nov. 11th, eight Larks; wind E.S.E.

_Straw Island._--March 22nd, eight "Field Larks" at noon; wind S., strong. Remained on island.

Titlark.

_Fastnet._--Nov. 1st, fifteen.

_Tuskar Rock._--Aug. 13th, Titlarks flying on rock. Oct. 21st, five, remained some time.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--April 5th, one going east. Sept. 18th, two flying round ship; 21st, two flying east; 25th, five flying N.W. Nov. 3rd, a flock flying N.W.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--April 21st, two on deck, 6 a.m. Sept. 20th, some Titlarks killed striking, hazy, with rain.

_Kish Bank Light-ship._--May 11th, three. June 20th, two. Oct. 8th, four alighted on deck, 10 a.m.

_Copeland Island._--April 12th, two Titlarks killed striking. They nest on island.

_South Maidens._--Oct. 17th, six Titlarks, 10 p.m.; weather foggy.

_Rathlin Island._--Aug. 23rd, three, at 8 a.m.

_Innishtrahull._--Nov. 3rd, five Titlarks; 5th, one; 22nd, three.

_Lough Swilly._--May 2nd, two, 4 p.m.; wind N., strong.

_Arran Island, South._--Nov. 2nd, one Titlark striking at 4 a.m.; caught by keeper.

_Tearaght._--The Titlark is resident.

_Skelligs._--Titlarks common all the year; they breed.

Yellowhammer.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--Nov. 16th, Yellow Buntings around walls of station; 22nd, large flocks of Buntings all day.

Snow Bunting.

_Rathlin Island._--May 16th, "shot a bird very like a Snow Bunting." Oct. 14th, thirty; wind N.W., squally. Some seen also on 15th, 17th, 18th; Nov. 7th, and one on 29th.

_Innishtrahull._--Jan. 24th, continuous flocks of Snow Buntings for the rest of the month. Dec. 4th, flock at 11 a.m., apparently just come to island, and are on it ever since; wind N., gale. Seen on 7th, 8th, 9th, and on 25th, Snow Buntings all day; wind S.W., fresh.

_Arranmore._--Jan. 23rd, Snow Buntings all day. Feb. 18th, eight. They leave in spring. April 27th, one shot. Aug. 18th, one Snow Bunting at 4 p.m.; wind S., fresh. Sept. 1st, eight. Dec. 8th and 11th, a few.

_Killybegs._--An occasional Snow Bunting visits us, but I have seen none this winter nor during the winter of 1882-3.

_Blackrock Mayo._--Oct. 30th, about thirty alighted on rock; wind S.S.E., fresh, misty. Nov. 30th, about forty, 9.30 a.m.; wind N., light. Dec. 4th, twenty. Jan. 10th, 1884, forty on rock; wind strong S.W., misty.

_Arran Island, South._--Nov. 5th, six arrived on island at 2 p.m.; wind S., misty.

_Tearaght._--Feb. 10th, Snow Buntings mentioned in last report, still on island; left about March 1st. Sept. 30th, about six, but may have been on the island some time previously. Remained about a fortnight.

N.B. _Arranmore._--"Two Lapland Buntings shot, one on May 1st, the other on 4th, very rare, and the oldest person has never seen the same species before." [These were perhaps some stage of plumage of the Snow Bunting.--A. G. M. and R. M. B.]

Chaffinch.

_Fastnet._--Oct. 29th, ten. Nov. 1st, nine. Jan. 5th, 1884, seven about the rock.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Dec. 16th, some hundreds; wind N., frosty.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--Oct. 27th, six about ship, one caught on deck; 28th, one alighted on ship; 29th, a great number about light, many killed, and fell overboard; gloomy. Nov. 13th, one rested on ship.

_Tuskar Rock._--Oct 5th, Chaffinches; 13th, 19th, and 26th a few. Oct. 30th to Nov. 3rd, several during the night. Nov. 13th, four died on rock.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--Sept. 21st, two. Oct. 29th, a flock; 31st, two.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--Sept. 13th, six hovering about ship. Nov. 12th, five.

_Kish Bank Light-ship._--July 14th, three at 4.30 p.m., stayed on ship until sunset, and then left. Oct. 8th, three alighted on deck, 10 a.m. Oct. 26th, one alighted. Nov. 7th, four alighted.

_Slyne Head, North._--Nov. 11th, three "Finches," wind E.S.E.

_Tearaght._--Oct. 26th, about a dozen "Finches, several kinds," but cannot give the names. Remained about a fortnight.

Sparrow.

_Tuskar Rock._--March 1st, one Sparrow caught.

_Rathlin Island._--June 5th, 13th, and 28th, a few Sparrows noted (perhaps breeding).

_Killybegs._--May 10th, observed about thirty Sparrows. They build in old ruins in the neighbourhood. Aug. 11th, about sixty perched on stays of signal mast. Sept. 18th, 19th, and 20th, Sparrows flying towards S.W.; wind E. to E.S.E.

_Straw Island._--March 30th, two house Sparrows, 10 a.m.; calm, wind S.

_Arran Island, South._--July 26th, forty Sparrows, 8 a.m.; wind W.N.W., clear.

Goldfinch.

_Arran Island, South._--April 3rd, six Goldfinches, 3 p.m.; wind W.S.W. They remain. July 28th, Goldfinches at 10 a.m. Nov. 12th, ten, at 9 a.m.; wind W.S.W., hovering about.

_Valentia._--Oct. 4th, 10th, and Dec. 15th, two or three Goldfinches. They breed on the island.

_Skelligs._--Seen in October. Breed on mainland near.

Linnets.

_Fastnet._--Oct. 9th, Linnets flying west. Nov. 2nd, eight killed striking. Jan. 5th, 1884, five, all day.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--March 10th, large numbers, sunrise to sunset. Dec. 5th, two hundred to three hundred.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--Oct. 9th, four killed on deck at 5 a.m.; 14th, two going N.E.; 22nd, one alighted on ship.

_Dungarvan._--Oct. 1st, flocks of Grey Linnets coming from S.E. Nov. 29th, flocks of Grey Linnets all day about station.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--March 21st, six flying north, and a few at end of March. May 8th, one. Sept. 27th, six. Oct. 8th, one; 19th, seven; 22nd, large flocks. Nov. 12th, five. Dec. 6th, one alighted on ship. Jan. 14th, 1884, one.

_Tuskar Rock._--May 13th, Grey Linnets, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., striking; mist and fog.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--Oct, 26th, one Green Linnet flying about.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--Sept. 17th, some Grey Linnets at 8 a.m., hovering about; weather hazy. Sept. 20th, some Linnets killed striking; hazy, with rain. Nov. 13th, Linnets about ship; wind S.E., light, clear.

_Rockabill._--Feb. 8th, Linnets during night, some struck; misty, wind S.E.

_Copeland Island._--Oct. 10th, twelve killed striking, others injured; wind N., light, drizzling rain.

_Rathlin Island._--May 9th, twenty Linnets seen; 16th, four flocks. June 4th, twenty Grey Linnets; 14th, thirty; 23rd, seven. Entries occur Oct. 20th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 29th; Nov. 3rd, 18th, 20th, 24th, 27th, and frequently during December. Numbers vary up to 150, and direction of flight when entered was south or west, and seemed independent of direction of wind.

_Innishtrahull._--Jan. 24th, continuous flocks of Green Linnets for the rest of month. Nov. 7th, fifty at one p.m., wind S.W., light; 22nd, four at lantern, wind N.W., gale, gloomy.

_Dunree Head._--Nov. 16th, great flocks of Grey Linnets flying about all day.

_Arranmore._--Feb. 23rd, six Grey Linnets. They come daily. Dec. 19th, a flock of Grey Linnets.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--Sept. 21st, ten Grey Linnets alighted, and flew to N.E.

_Killybegs._--I noticed during April and May nine or ten Grey Linnets. Aug. 11th, Linnets perched on stays of signal mast, 6 a.m. Sept. 18th, 19th, and 20th, continuous flocks flying S.W. all day, arriving and departing after resting; wind E. to E.S.E.

_Oyster Island, North._--Nov. 13th, fifty passing N.; wind S.

_Clare Island._--April 15th, Linnets during the day.

_Slyne Head, North._--July 9th, twenty Linnets appeared 10 a.m., flying high. Nov. 11th, nine Linnets; wind E.S.E.

_Straw Island._--Aug. 23rd, a large number of Grey Linnets going south; flying low, calm.

_Arran Island, South._--April 1st, fifty Linnets; wind E., drizzling rain. Oct. 6th, forty Linnets hovering about, 4 p.m.

_Tearaght._--Jan. 30th, twelve Grey Linnets, mentioned in last report, left about this date. Sept. 22nd, about twelve Grey Linnets, 8 a.m.; wind light E. Oct. 29th, five Grey Linnets, one killed striking, four taken alive; foggy.

"Small Birds."

_Fastnet._--Sept. 21st, twenty; 28th, ditto. Oct. 3rd, a flock passing high to N.E. Oct. 7th, "mixed birds" striking glass; fog and mist.

_Kish Bank Light-ship._--June 29th, two small birds flying W.; rain and fog. July 7th, flock of "small land birds" going S.E. to N.W.; weather hazy. Nov. 26th, flock of small birds, name unknown, flying low to N.W., at 11 a.m.

_Rockabill._--Feb. 8th, several small birds during night.

_Killybegs._--Sept. 18th, 19th, and 20th, small birds. Sparrows, Linnets, and others unknown to me, flying in a S.W. direction all day; wind E. to E.S.E., cloudy, and misty. Constantly arriving, and departing after resting. Nov. 15th, about thirty small birds remained nearly all day, left at dusk.

_Clare Island._--April 15th, Linnets and "other small yellow birds" during the day.

_Valentia._--Sept. 24th, four Grey Linnets.

Bullfinch.

_Fastnet._--Oct. 31st, nine.

_Killybegs._--"I noticed during April and May several piping Bullfinches."

_Slyne Head, North._--Dec. 7th, three "Bullfinches," wind E.S.E.

Starling.

_Fastnet._--Oct. 27th, eleven; 29th, five striking. Nov. 1st, five. Nov. 2nd, seventeen killed striking.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Feb. 3rd, large flock coming from N. Oct. 30th, some hundreds of Starlings all going inland.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--May 9th, flocks of Starlings, 6 a.m., flying N.E. Oct. 28th and 29th, flocks about ship, nights gloomy, seven killed, but many struck and fell overboard; 30th, seven rested on ship, 8 a.m. Nov. 2nd, two killed, 9 p.m.

_Dungarvan._--Oct. 5th, small flocks; 17th and 22nd, ditto; 29th, one struck lantern. They are late this year.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--Oct. 28th, one rested on ship; 29th, another. Nov. 1st, a few.

_Tuskar Rock._--Feb. 24th, 25th, 27th, 28th, and March 3rd, Starlings, a considerable number struck lantern, several killed; weather foggy and overcast, with mist. Oct. 9th, five killed, misty; 10th, passing all night. Oct. 28th to Nov. 2nd, Starlings passed, with Blackbirds, Thrushes, Larks, and Chaffinches, some killed; weather foggy with mist. Nov. 13th, one.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--Oct. 16th, a flock of "Stares;" 26th, a flock; 29th, four killed striking; 31st, one seen.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--April 30th, Starlings around lantern, 11 p.m. to 11.50 p.m., did not strike; weather hazy. Sept. 19th, "Stares" striking at midnight; wind light S.E., hazy. Oct. 30th, "Stares" striking, overcast, calm. Nov. 13th, "Stares" about ship, 3 p.m. Nov. 30th, some Starlings striking, one killed; hazy, rain. Dec. 5th, a large flock going W., 7.45 a.m.; wind N.

_Kish Bank Light-ship._--May 14th, five, at 10.15 p.m., about lantern; weather foggy. Oct. 7th, seven struck, killed, and a great number fell overboard; weather foggy, wind light N.W. Oct. 27th, numbers of Starlings, four killed striking, 9 p.m. Some fell overboard; clear, wind fresh N.N.W. Nov. 7th, four, at 11 a.m., left ship 2 p.m.

_Rockabill._--Oct. 31st, four killed striking; weather gloomy, wind light S.E.

_Copeland Island._--Starlings appear the first week in April to breed here. Oct. 10th, eighteen killed striking, others injured; wind light N., drizzling rain.

_Rathlin Island._--April 3rd, seventy, going N., 3 p.m.; 14th, four, breeding here. Entries of two to one hundred and fifty occur from Oct. 24th to Dec. 25th; most seen on Oct. 26th and Dec. 1st. Directions of flight when entered generally S. or W.

_Innishtrahull._--March 14th, four, at 11 a.m.; a gale from S.W. Oct. 30th, three struck, not killed; wind S.E., light, cloudy. Dec. 20th, four; wind N.W., strong.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--Nov. 12th, about two hundred came from mainland, and returned again after some time.

_Killybegs._--The Starling, which was commonly seen here in winter, is now very rare. I have seen none at all this winter.

_Oyster Island, North._--Nov. 13th, fifty passing W.; wind S.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--Oct. 3rd, about twenty alighted on rock, 9 a.m.; wind N., fresh, clear. Oct. 4th, one killed striking, at 1 a.m.

_Clare Island._--During November a few occasionally in vicinity of lighthouse.

_Slyne Head, North._--Nov. 28th, eight Starlings, four killed, 10 p.m.; wind N.E., rain. Dec. 10th, nine;-wind N.

_Straw Island._--Aug. 31st, four Starlings, 1 p.m., going S.W., low; wind fresh W. Also on Sept. 15th, and Oct. 13th, sixteen to twenty, going south, low.

_Arran Island, South._--April 2nd, thirty Starlings, going N., twenty struck, none killed; wind S. Oct. 30th, thirty "Stares," 11 a.m.; wind S., blue sky, five struck, two killed. "Stares" remained here. Dec. 13th, six "Stares," 10 p.m., four killed striking; wind W.S.W., drizzling rain.

_Tearaght._--Jun. 30th, twelve, and again on Feb. 18th. Did not leave until about March 1st.

_Valentia._--Dec. 4th, fifteen; wind light N.

_Skelligs._--Oct. 20th, six Starlings, 11 a.m., wind N., fresh, fog; 21st, two. Did not see them after this date. Bare here.

_Dursey Island._--Oct. 2nd, twenty going north; 22nd, large flock at 2 p.m., going N.W.; wind N.W.

Chough.

_Tearaght._--Jan. 30th, three Choughs. In my last report I called these "daws." Choughs come and go occasionally all the year. They breed here.

_Skelligs._--They breed here; May to August.

Raven.

_Dungarvan._--Nov. 7th, two coming from N.E.; rarely seen here.

_Copeland Island._--Aug. 20th, six alighted on island at 9 a.m.

_Arranmore._--Feb. 7th, two, at 10 a.m. Remain all the year. May 8th, two. Sept. 11th, two. Oct. 18th, one.

_Arran Island, South._--Dec. 26th, three Ravens. They remain about here.

_Skelligs._--Sept. 20th, two Ravens about rock during month, also during October, November, and December.

Hooded Crow.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Oct. 26th, ten Grey Crows.

_Dungarvan._--Oct. 10th, seven. Jan. 4th, two in fields.

_Rathlin Island._--April 4th, twenty, to be seen every day. They remain all the year. Aug. 15th, one.

_Lough Swilly._--April 10th, two Grey Crows.

_Arranmore._--April 26th, one passing.

_Killybegs._--Oct. 10th, four perched on cliffs.

_Straw Island._--Feb. 22nd, forty Grey Crows at noon; calm. Oct. 21st, four going west; wind N., strong.

_Tearaght._--Feb. 13th, one Grey Crow found dead, partly devoured. They come and go occasionally all the year.

_Skelligs._--Sept. 20th, four during month; also during October, November, and December.

_Dursey Island._--Flocks of two to fifteen Grey Crows on April 2nd, May 20th, and July 11th; flight E. or N.E. Sept. 8th, four going east.

Rook.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Feb. 27th, one hundred to one hundred and fifty; came from east.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--April 28th, two flying N.E.

_Tuskar Rock._--March 18th, one "Crow" flying west; 25th, six seen. April 6th, a large flock of Rooks going west.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--March 18th, two "Crows" going N.W.

_Kish Bank Light-ship._--Dec. 1st, eight "Crows" flying low to N.W., 11.30 a.m.

_Copeland Island._--April 25th, a large flock of some hundred "Crows" came from Scotch coast and left for mainland half an hour afterward. Aug. 13th, about a thousand, at 11 a.m., flying high to south.

_Rathlin Island._--April 1st, forty at noon; 6th and 7th, a flock going north; 16th, three. May 8th, three; 24th, Black Crows going north. June 6th, flocks seen. Entries occur in August, October, November, and December, of flocks of Rooks at intervals of a week or fortnight; largest on November 11th and 12th. Direction of flight in nearly all cases south.

_Innishtrahull._--April 1st, one "Black Crow" at 4 a.m.; foggy. May 26th, one.

_Lough Swilly._--June 23rd, 25th, and 30th, flocks all day.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--July 8th, fifteen Rooks.

_Killybegs._--In April and May, "Crows" to the number of about one hundred visited daily. Probably belonged to rookery ten miles distant.

_Oyster Island, North._--April 27th, thirty at 4 p.m., passing S.E.

_Clare Island._--Feb. 20th, a few Crows flying N.W.; wind S.W., light, foggy. Oct. 25th, Black Crows flying north; low.

_Arran Island, South._--April 6th, sixty common Crows. They remain. Oct. 3rd, twenty Rooks going south; wind W.N.W.

_Valentia._--Sept. 2nd, four Black Crows. Nov. 12th, four.

Jackdaw.

_Valentia._--Oct. 12th, two. Nov. 26th, five.

Magpie.

_Arran Island, South._--Oct. 20th, five Magpies at noon. They remain about here.

_Valentia._--Dec. 5th, two Magpies.

Swallow.

_Fastnet._--Nov. 6th, two, all day about rock.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--May 13th, flock flying N.W.; 14th, continuous flocks flying N.W. Three killed at 10 p.m.; wind S.W., clear. Four alighted on ship. Sept. 22nd, 23rd, and 30th, a great number passed, going E. and N.E. Oct. 8th, 9th, and 10th, a few passed, four caught on deck, at 2 a.m., two alighted on ship.

_Dungarvan._--Oct. 20th, flocks of House Swallows, going E.S.E.; wind N.W., light.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--May 8th, one alighted on ship; 17th and 18th, occasional Swallows, flying north. June 3rd and 6th, two or three alighted on ship. Sept. 19th and 20th, odd Swallows, flying north, all day. Oct. 8th, 20th, and 26th, a few passed.

_Tuskar Rock._--April 11th, first seen, then occasionally to 21st and 22nd, when they passed at intervals of fifteen minutes, all going west. On May 8th and 13th, one or two passed; 14th, constantly passing, going W. and N.W., two killed; 15th, 16th, and 17th, Swallows all day, remaining on rock some hours, then flying W. A few passing daily to end of month, especially on 22nd. During August and September one or two at intervals about rock. Aug. 24th, a great number. From Oct. 5th to 11th, many passed to east.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--April 15th, several flocks; wind W.N.W., clear. May 13th, a flock; 14th, 15th, and 30th, Swallows. On Sept. 19th, 23rd, and 28th, one to six passed.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--April 22nd, 28th, and May 18th, Swallows noted going N.W.

_Kish Bank Light-ship._--June 25th, four passing north; wind light S.

_Rockabill._--April 16th, one, the first arrival, wind W., fresh; 18th, several.

_Copeland Island._--Sept. 12th, several large flocks at noon; wind W., moderate, clear. They waited a few hours and went S.

_Rathlin Island._--April 30th, four at noon.

_Lough Swilly._--May 15th, a few Swallows, first seen.

_Arranmore._--April 21st, one at 7.30 a.m., passing over island. May 9th, one. June 16th, two.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--April 20th, one, wind N.; 23rd and 29th, May 4th and 15th, one to three.

_Killybegs._--May 10th, 11th, and 12th, two to six. They build in vicinity, and generally leave about the middle of June. Aug. 24th, about thirty hovering round.

_Straw Island._--Sept. 12th, fifty going S.W., high; wind N., fresh.

Martin.

_Oyster Island, North._--May 8th, one Martin, the first seen; 12th, several. They remain and build about station. Aug. 12th, Martins last seen.

Cuckoo.

_Tuskar Rock._--Nov. 2nd, one Cuckoo killed striking.

_Rathlin Island._--May 3rd, three or four; heard for first time.

_Arranmore._--May 4th, one Cuckoo. May 12th, one.

_Oyster Island, North._--May 15th, Cuckoo first heard; wind N., light.

_Arran Island, South._--April 11th, "three Cuckoos," 4 p.m.; wind E.S.E., cloudy.

Pigeon.

_Fastnet._--Oct. 31st, one.

_Rockabill._--Sept. 15th, ten going N. Oct. 30th, ten hovering about. Dec. 3rd, two shot; 31st, Pigeons all day, one shot.

_Rathlin Island._--Aug. 28th, forty Pigeons; they are always on the island. Nov. 16th, eighteen going N.; 25th, five, going S.

_Innishtrahull._--Dec. 8th, four Pigeons; wind S.W., light.

_Dunree Head._--Sept. 22nd, great flocks of Pigeons flying about all day.

_Lough Swilly._--April 10th, flocks of Pigeons all day.

_Killybegs._--April 22nd, four Wild Pigeons build on cliffs near Lighthouse. Aug. 26th, eight Wild Pigeons, 5 a.m.

_Clare Island._--Feb. 10th, some Wild Pigeons, flying E., in forenoon. Oct. 15th, about four dozen flying generally over the island, also during November and December about the fields on the island.

_Arran Island, South._--May 14th, fifty Wild Pigeons. Dec. 3rd, six; 10th, twenty; 28th, ten. They remain on island.

_Tearaght._--Oct. 21st, one Rock Pigeon; 27th, about a dozen. Jan. 15th, 1884, eighteen. Nov. 18th, five Rock Pigeons; 24th, about a dozen, which still remain on island.

_Dursey Island._--June 7th, eight Wild Pigeons going E.; 17th, two. Entries also on Aug. 24th, Sept. 10th, and Nov. 22nd.

Partridge.

_Rockabill._--Oct. 28th, six seen on rock in the morning; wind light S.E., gloomy.

_Tearaght._--May 18th, one Partridge, at 4 p.m.

Grouse.

_Innishtrahull._--Nov. 1st, one Grouse, 4 p.m.; wind light S.W., moderate.

_Clare Island._--Grouse are not plentiful this year.

Golden Plover.

_Fastnet._--Oct. 9th, four "Grey" Plover, midnight; fog & mist.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Jan. 28th, large flocks; wind N.E. Feb. 15th, large flock of "Plover" coming from N.; wind N.E. Dec. 17th, large flocks all day; blue sky, frosty.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--June 16th, five "Plover" going N.E. Sept. 17th, some Plovers about ship at 8 a.m.; hazy.

_Copeland Island._--Oct. 10th, three "Grey" Plover killed striking; wind N., light, drizzling rain.

_Innishtrahull._--Sept. 3rd, six; wind N., fresh. 18th, a pair shot.

_Tory Island._--Jan. 6th, 1884, seven resting on island.

_Arranmore._--Sept. 3rd, seventeen "Grey Plovers"; 18th, twenty.

_Killybegs._--April 16th, fifteen Golden Plovers, which only remained a few days. A large flock of "Grey Plovers," which remained till the end of April. Oct. 4th, about eighty Golden Plovers; remained up to this date. Dec. 2nd, Golden and Grey Plover begin to come about the middle of September, and are reinforced by flocks up to the end of November; they usually leave about end of December.

_Arran Island South._--October 10th, twenty "Grey" Plover; wind W., going S.

_Dursey Island._--Nov. 12th, eight going W., 11 a.m.

Green Plover.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--March 2nd, two Lapwings around ship; 22nd, thirty, flying N.W. May 7th, one killed, 9.30 p.m.; wind E.N.E., rain.

_Dungarvan._--Oct. 9th, large flocks all day about shore; and on Oct. 21st and Jan. 11th, large flocks.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--March 21st, eight, flying N.W.

_Rockabill._--March 5th, one Green Plover struck, killed, 4 a.m., cloudy; wind fresh N.; 27th, Green Plover going N.; wind N., snow showers; 28th, large flocks of Plover going N.; wind S.E., snow showers.

_Copeland Island._--April 4th, thirty, at 10 a.m.; 7th, a large flock from mainland, going towards Scotch coast; 25th, continuous flocks flying towards Scotch coast, all day; wind E., clear. Sept. 29th, twenty alighted and remained on island; 30th, large flocks, some hundreds in each, going N.E. and very high; wind strong, N., gloomy.

_Rathlin Island._--April 6th, six Green Plover, 4 p.m.; Oct. 30th, two seen; Nov. 24th, one.

_Innishtrahull._--April 2nd, four at 5 p.m.; wind E.S.E., fresh, misty. Sept. 20th, about twenty "Lapwing Plover"; wind E.S.E., strong; stayed two days and then left, going S.

_Tory Island._--Sept. 15th, seven at noon, rested on island.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--Sept. 21st, twelve alighted, then flew to N.E.

_Killybegs._--April 7th and 8th, four to eight; they hatch in vicinity.

_Slyne Head, North._--Dec. 14th, four Lapwings; wind N.E.

_Tearaght._--March 24th, one Lapwing, 8 a.m.; wind N.E., light; seemed tired, and remained a few hours.

Turnstone.

_Tory Island._--Jan. 10th, 1884, flock of Turnstone, going S., 1 p.m.; wind N.W., gale.

"Sand Larks."

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Dec. 14th, five Sand Larks; these were strange birds. I have not seen them before on the coast.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--Dec. 9th, one, the first seen for two years.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--Jan. 19th, 19th, seven Sand

Larks.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--April 15th, two flocks of Sand-birds.

_Rockabill._--Sand Larks noted in August and December. It is remarked they remain "all the year."

_Innishtrahull._--Feb. 2nd, flock of "small sea-birds," 11 a.m. Sept. 11th, 12th, and 13th, "Sand Larks and some other small sea birds, name unknown."

_Arran Island, North._--A few Sand Larks remain during the winter.

_Arran Island, South._--July 27th, eighty Sand Larks. Nov. 18th, a flock on strand.

_Tearaght._--Dec. 13th, one Sand Lark; 15th, three; wind W., very stormy. All a greyish colour, beaks about one inch long, and a little red on the top towards feathers. Remained about a week.

Sea Pie.

_South Maidens._--May 10th, six Sea Pies; misty, rain.

_Rathlin Island._--Aug. 27th, three at noon.

_Arranmore._--May 18th, one Oystercatcher.

_Killybegs._--"Sepoys" to the number of thirty or forty from August to end of September.

_Oyster Island, North._--Jan. 6th, 1884, six Oystercatchers on shore.

_Slyne Head, North._--The Sea Pie remains all the year.

_Arran Island, North._--A few "Sepoys" remain during the winter.

_Arran Island, South._--April 5th, thirty "Seapoys"; wind E., going S.

_Tearaght._--Two Sea Pies remained round island until about September.

_Skelligs._--Sept. 4th, four Sea Pies until 15th.

Redshank.

_Tuskar Rock._--May 16th, one seen.

_Skelligs._--One seen after a storm in November, very rare.

Greenshank.

_Dungarvan._--Oct. 29th, about one dozen. Jan. 6th, a large flock from sea into bay.

Heron.

_Dungarvan._--Nov. 22nd, four flying high, and apparently fighting.

_Rathlin Island._--Oct. 6th, one at noon; wind light N.E.

_Innishtrahull._--Dec. 8th, one "Crane"; wind S.S.W., light.

_Tory Island._--Jan. 2nd, 1884, one Heron, at noon, at lake.

_Arranmore._--Aug. 16th, one "Crane" at 9 a.m.

_Killybegs._--Dec. 19th, two "Cranes" to be seen daily, in a swamp.

_Arran Island, South._--Oct. 25th, four "Cranes," 2 p.m.; wind W.N.W., going W.

_Tearaght._--Aug. 23rd, one Heron passing E.; wind N.W., light.

_Skelligs._--Sept. 2nd, two "Cranes," 9 a.m.; wind N., gale; stayed about the rock for a fortnight.

Bittern.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Feb. 15th, one Bittern, 11 a.m.; wind N. This bird I shot; it was the second ever seen here.

Whimbrel and Curlew.

_Galley Head._--May 15th, thirteen "May-birds or young Curlew" rested a little while on headland and passed northwards. May 30th, fourteen Curlew, going S.E.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--May 7th, one caught on ship; wind E.N.E., 9.30 p.m.; 8th, flock of Curlew, 11 p.m., around ship; wind strong N., overcast. Oct. 28th, flock flying N.E., 10 p.m.

_Tuskar Rock._--March 23rd, one Curlew shot.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--May 18th, a flock of Curlew going N.E.

_Kish Bank Light-ship._--May 17th, one Curlew heard, 9.30 p.m. July 30th, several Curlew around ship, 6.30 a.m.; weather foggy.

_Copeland Island._--May 10th, large flocks of Curlew appeared, and have remained in vicinity to date of sending schedule in July.

_Rathlin Island._--April 5th, four Curlew going S., 7 a.m.; wind N.W. May 10th, thirty Curlew, 3 p.m.; wind N. June 10th, flocks of Curlew, 6 a.m.; 20th, five seen; 24th, three. One or two dozen entered at intervals during the winter months. They are here all the year.

_Innishtrahull._--Curlew in flocks of twenty to thirty during June and July.

_Lough Swilly._--March 30th, thirteen Curlew; wind W., gale. May 15th, a flock of "Whimbrel Curlew," 8 a.m.; wind W., light. 26th, twenty "Whimbrel Curlew," 9 a.m.; wind N.W., gale.

_Tory Island._--"Curlews remain here during the year."

_Rathlin O'Birne._--March 31st and April 1st, one; July 6th, fifteen.

_Killybegs._--April 1st, twenty-one Curlew, "May-birds"; 12th, a flock of "May-birds"; 21st, a flock. These birds are unusually numerous, and some shot were in very good condition. Aug. 31st, about one hundred Curlew. Curlew (old birds) arrive about the beginning of August, and remain up to the middle of December. Young Curlew, called "May-birds" (Whimbrel), begin to arrive about the end of April in small flocks, until they form one large flock, when they generally leave about the beginning of June.

_Oyster Island, North._--May 3rd, several May-birds or young Curlew arrived, and remained most part of the month.

_Blacksod._--Curlew are very numerous all the year round.

_Clare Island._--Feb. 1st, about two dozen Curlew flying S. at noon. May 5th, flocks of "young Curlew" flying E.; wind E. to N. Oct. 10th, a large flock flying low, and alighting. Curlew during November and December, generally flying low through the fields.

_Arran Island, North._--Nov. 4th, twenty Curlew; wind N.E., moderate, clear.

_Straw Island._--April 19th, sixty "young Curlew," 1 p.m.; wind N.W., fresh; remained a short time, and went towards shore.

_Arran Island, South._--April 4th, twenty Curlew, 6 a.m. May 13th, thirty Curlew, 8 p.m.; wind W.S.W., hazy; three killed. July 29th, fifty. Oct. 16th, thirty at "3 p.m.," three striking, one killed; wind S.W., drizzling rain. Nov. 15th, four at 3 a.m.; wind S., two killed striking, overcast and rainy.

_Tearaght._--Feb. 11th, one Curlew; wind S., strong; remained a few days. Dec. 18th, one; wind N.E., clear. On several occasions afterwards. Remained about a month.

_Valentia._--Oct. 30th, fifty; Nov. 6th, twenty.

_Dursey Island._--Two to ten Curlew at intervals from April 30th to May 23rd. Flight in various directions. Aug. 8th, large flock flying N., and a few at intervals to end of month.

Woodcock.

_Fastnet._--Oct. 29th, one. Nov. 1st, one; 2nd, four killed striking.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Dec. 17th, three.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--Oct. 30th, one caught on deck, 2.30 a.m., the first seen at this station. Nov. 2nd, one killed striking at 2 a.m.

_Rockabill._--Nov. 28th, one killed striking; wind S., fresh, cloudy and overcast. 29th, another killed.

_South Maidens._--Oct. 15th, one killed, 11 p.m., drizzling rain; wind light W.S.W.

_Arranmore._--Dec. 3rd, one Woodcock.

_Killybegs._--Sept. 21st, one Woodcock killed striking, 11.30 p.m.; wind E.S.E., cloudy and misty. 22nd, another killed, 8 p.m.; wind E.

_Clare Island._--During November, a few Woodcock in mountainous parts of island.

_Skelligs._--Nov. 4th, Woodcock seen.

_Dursey Island._--Nov. 4th, one Woodcock going N.; wind N.E.

Snipe.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Nov. 8th, twenty Snipe, six shot. Dec. 17th, five Snipe.

_Tuskar Rock._--Oct. 29th, one Snipe killed striking; light mist.

_Copeland Island._--Snipe breed here. Oct. 10th, two killed striking; wind N., light drizzling rain.

_South Maidens._--Oct. 19th, one Snipe killed striking; wind fresh S.S.W., clear.

_Rathlin Island._--Aug. 9th, one Jack Snipe killed striking; wind light S.E., cloudy.

_Arranmore._--Nov. 20th, one Snipe; 30th, one.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--Oct. 18th, two Snipe on the shore.

_Blackrock Mayo._--Oct. 14th, one Jack Snipe, 1 p.m.; wind W., light.

_Clare Island._--Feb. 28th, a few Snipe flying W.; wind S.W. Oct. 20th, Snipe on marshy land, flying in different directions.

_Tearaght._--Feb. 18th, one Snipe, 10 a.m.; wind light S.W., fine; previously stormy. Nov. 20th, one; 23rd, three; left about a fortnight afterwards.

_Skelligs._--Jan. 12th, 1884, Snipe seen.

Corn Crake.

_Tuskar Rock._--April 27th, came on rock in night. May 8th, another; 16th, one much exhausted; 29th, one.

_Kish Bank Light-ship._--May 16th, one struck lantern, 11.10 p.m., killed; wind light, clear.

_Rockabill._--July 30th, one caught on rock.

_Rathlin Island._--May 13th, heard for first time.

_Oyster Island, North._--May 17th, Landrail first heard.

_Skelligs._--May 5th, one seen, very rare

Waterhen.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Nov. 8th, five Waterhen.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--Oct. 8th, one alighted on ship, 6 a.m.; calm, thick fog.

Coot.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Nov. 8th, twenty Coot (a marsh near).

Geese.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Feb. 10th, three Wild Geese, came from S. Oct. 15th, three going N.

_Dungarvan._--Nov. 20th, eleven flying N. and very high.

_Rockabill._--Oct. 28th, six going E. in the morning; weather gloomy.

_Copeland Island._--April 12th, eight going from mainland towards Scotch coast. Dec. 10th, eight Wild Geese rested on island, came from N.; wind S.W., fresh, rain.

_South Maidens._--June 12th, twelve Wild Geese.

_Rathlin Island._--Oct. 23rd, two Wild Geese, 7 a.m.; wind strong N.W.

_Innishtrahull._--Jan. 24th, flock of thirty Barnacle; wind S.W., strong. March 12th, fifteen going N.; wind S.W., strong. 14th, twenty-four Wild Geese; wind S.W., gale. 15th, six Barnacle; wind strong W., squally. Oct. 13th, one Wild Goose; wind S., fresh. 23rd, nine Barnacle; 24th to 28th, nine to twenty Barnacle. Dec. 14th, three Wild Geese; 17th, seventeen Barnacle.

_Dunree Head._--Aug. 1st, one hundred Barnacle flying very high to the N. Sept. 12th, about two hundred Wild Geese flying low to the N. Oct. 14th, several flocks of Barnacle going S.; wind N.W., strong. 24th, twenty Wild Geese going S.

_Tory Island._--Oct. 7th, 8th, and 12th, flocks of Wild Geese, 4 to 6 a.m.; wind W. and S.W., going W. and S.

_Arranmore._--January, thirty-six Barnacle; these birds have remained all the winter; have not done so for years before. Feb. 4th, twenty-two. March 2nd, two flocks passing. Sept. 30th, one Barnacle; wind N., fresh. Oct. 20th, one; 31st, a flock, and flying all night for many nights, in great quantities, in the direction of Sligo. Far the last two winters numerous flocks of Barnacle have remained on island. On Nov. 7th, 24th, 29th, and Dec. 25th, flocks are entered.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--Oct. 24th, thirty-six. Nov. 4th, twenty came from N., and passed over island to S.E.: 12th, six; 16th, small flocks coming from N., and passing S. all day. Dec. 7th, eleven on island grazing. 11th, six ditto; two were shot.

_Killybegs._--Aug. 17th, two Wild Geese, rested and flew N. Sept. 2nd, about forty at a great height, flying N.; 27th, thirteen seen. Oct. 30th, eight Wild Geese generally take a S. to S.W. course, beginning about the end of September and continuing up to the end of December, and usually travel high; but they sometimes stop to feed and rest.

_Oyster Island, North._--"During the winter months a considerable number of Barnacle arrive, some of which remain, and others pass further south, the time of their arrival and departure apparently depending on the severity of the season or otherwise." Entries of small flocks occur from Sept. 9th to Oct. 5th. Larger and more frequent flocks on Oct. 8th, 13th, 15th, Nov. 22nd, 29th, 30th, and on Dec. 5th; in almost every case the direction of flight is S. or S.E. On. Dec. 6th, 15th, and 17th, large flocks passed in the opposite direction. On Dec. 22nd continuous flocks again passed S.E., and on Jan. 5th, 1884, a small flock. The direction of flight was apparently independent of the direction of the wind or state of the weather.

_Broadhaven._--Dec. 20th and 26th. Barnacle and Wild Geese. They frequent the place in winter.

_Blackrock Mayo._--Nov. 21st, twenty Barnacle flying S.E.

_Clare Island._--Oct. 6th, about two dozen Wild Geese flying high to S.W.; wind W., light.

_Slyne Head, North._--Nov. 12th, five to twelve Barnacle at intervals; wind N.W., one shot. Are very common; arrive Nov. 1st and remain to March 1st.

_Straw Island._--March 16th, twenty Wild Geese, passing N.; wind light S.W. Oct. 29th, twenty-two, 5 p.m., going N., high, calm.

Swans.

_Rathlin Island._--Nov. 23rd, "A Black Swan shot by the rector on one of the lakes on the island."

Wild Duck.

_Fastnet._--Nov. 3rd, flock flying to E. Jan. 3rd, flock flying E.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Nov. 8th, ten Wild Duck; two shot.

_Dungarvan._--Oct. 28th, large flock. Nov. 3rd, fifty. Dec. 23rd, four "Shelldrakes."

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--Sept. 10th, 12th, and 15th, a few Wild Duck flying high to S. Nov. 16th, a large flock flying N.E. Dec. 7th, 14th, and 19th, two to seven at intervals.

_Tuskar Rock._--Nov. 14th, seven Wild Duck came from N.W. and flew round rock.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--Dec. 1st, a large flock going N. Feb. 6th, 1884, flock going N.E.

_Kish Bank Light-ship._--May 13th, a flock passing E. to W., 7.30 a.m. Oct. 6th, twelve at 10.45 p.m., flying high to N.W.; weather hazy. Nov. 29th, thirteen flying N.W.

_Copeland Island._--April 12th, thirty left Mew Island after remaining all the winter; wind light E., clear. Oct. 16th, several flocks of Teal and Duck on Mew Island; wind S.W., strong.

_South Maidens._--April 14th, twenty-four Ducks; hazy, with rain. Oct. 20th, twelve, 10 a.m., went towards Scotland; wind W.S.W., strong.

_Rathlin Island._--Nov. 6th, five at 8 a.m.; wind S. Dec. 6th, two going E.; wind N.E.

_Innishtrahull._--Nov. 6th, one "Shelldrake," 2 p.m.; wind N., fresh.

_Dunree Head._--Nov. 7th, about one hundred Wild Duck flying high to S. Dec. 22nd, about fifty swimming opposite lighthouse all day.

_Tory Island._--Nov. 23rd, Dec. 1st, 2nd, and Jan. 1st, one to three going S. or W.

_Arranmore._--April 5th, two arrived to breed. June 18th, three seen. On Nov. 3rd, 10th, 28th, and Dec. 13th, Wild Duck seen. One "Shelldrake" on Nov. 18th and 26th.

_Killybegs._--"I saw, in December, 1882, some Teal, but none since."

_Oyster Island, North._--"During the winter months a considerable number of Widgeon arrive; some remain, and others pass further south." Dec. 24th, continuous flocks going S.E.

_Clare Island._--December. A few Wild Duck on a lake during this month.

_Straw Island._--Feb. 13th, thirty, 10 a.m., remained on rock a short time, and went S. Oct. 28th, thirty going S.E.; wind light S.

_Arran Island, South._--Dec. 6th, twenty Wild Duck went S.; wind E. 30th, twenty went S., wind E.

Merganser.

_Dungarvan._--Dec. 5th, four coming from S.E.

Great Northern Diver.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Jan. 20th, six passing S.W.

_Dungarvan._--Jan. 9th, two feeding near station.

_Tory Island._--Sept. 22nd, two "Speckled Diver," 8 a.m., going S.E.

_Arranmore._--April 7th, a Great Northern Diver shot on rock.

_Killybegs._--The Northern Diver visits us in the autumn and leaves early. I have never seen more than three together.

_Clare Island._--During December a few of the Great Northern Diver.

Guillemot.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--March 31st, ten, and April 1st, thirty alighted on rock at shore.

_Clare Island._--A large number this year.

_Tearaght._--Jan. 20th, Guillemot first observed round island on the water. Feb. 19th, about fifty came on rock for first time; left about Aug. 1st.

_Skelligs._--Nov. 20th and Dec. 11th, a few Guillemots fishing in shelter of rock; wind N.W. to W., strong gale.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--June 15th and 19th, "Murs" in flocks, flying in different directions. Dec. 10th, large flocks of "Murs"; also on 23rd and 26th; flocks also on 29th, 30th, Jan. 8th and 15th.

Puffin.

_Galley Head._--Feb. 12th, twenty going W.; 16th, nine ditto. April 29th, continuous flocks, from seventy to one hundred in each, going W. From May 6th to 13th, 18th to 27th, and June 16th to 25th, continuous flocks, and occasional flocks to July 16th; all going W.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Jan. 23rd, continuous flocks, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; wind fresh S. Large numbers going S. on Feb. 7th, 20th, 22nd, and March 17th; continuous flocks on March 5th. From Oct. 7th to 10th, some hundreds going S.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--April 21st, continuous flocks flying S.W.; 26th, flocks. Nov. 16th, flocks, 9 to 11 a.m.; 21st, 23rd, Dec. 9th and 14th, flocks; passing continuously on Nov. 29th and Dec. 19th; wind W. to S.W.

_Dungarvan._--Nov. 6th, a great number.

_Tuskar Rock._--From June 13th to 18th, "Puffins and Sea-parrots" alighted in large flocks. Aug. 20th to 22nd, Puffins in hundreds on rock.

_Rathlin Island._--April 12th, "Parrots, Bridle Nebs," &c., begin to arrive; 22nd, arrived in full force and took possession of the cliffs. The Sea-parrots hatching on the cliffs are not at all as numerous as last year.

_Innishtrahull._--Dec. 8th, "three Sea-parrots and twenty Puffins." January, 1884, a few "Puffins and Sea-parrots through the month."

_Lough Swilly._--April 19th, several flocks of Puffins. June 1st, Puffins passing and repassing.

_Arranmore._--March 12th, Puffins passing.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--May 14th, Puffins passing S. In June, about the island.

_Killybegs._--April 22nd, Puffins arriving in large numbers about this date, coming early each morning and leaving in the evening, flying W. Aug. 14th, Puffins leaving, going W. They arrive about the month of July, and are to be seen in thousands until October.

_Oyster Island, North._--April 19th, several during day. May 29th, small flocks.

_Black Rock, Mayo._--Sept. 9th, Puffins on water round the rock; a few nearly every day during September and October.

_Clare Island._--March 15th, about fifty; wind N.N.E. Generally arrive latter part of March, and leave towards the end of August. A large number this year.

_Straw Island._--March 17th, forty Puffins remained two days; wind S., hazy fog. April 9th, twenty "Sea-parrots," wind S.W., strong. Aug. 20th, forty-four going S. They arrive early in spring and generally leave in September, and breed on the middle island of Arran.

_Tearaght._--"April 1st, the Sea-parrots arrived; not so plentiful as in previous years. Aug. 20th, only about half a dozen Sea-parrots on the island; left about this date. When they arrive on April 1st they remain perhaps a week on the water before they come on the island; then they mostly rise in one body, and hover some time before they rest. They all go down to the water again when getting dark, except when breeding; those hatching remain. As a rule there is a rush to the island every day about 4 p.m. Sometimes there are two rushes in the day. Their fighting propensities are often put into practice, and when so engaged they can readily be captured; their fight only ends when they have reached the sea, after having tumbled sometimes all the way from the highest pinnacle of the island."

_Skelligs._--Nov, 20th, a few Puffins fishing in shelter of rock; wind N.W., gale.

Razorbill.

_Clare Island._--April 30th, two to four dozen Razorbills at 9 a.m.

_Tearaght._--March 19th, great numbers of Razorbills first observed; 20th, first rested on rock. Left about Aug. 10th.

_Skelligs._--Sept. 16th, large flocks flying S.S.W.; wind S.E. Nov. 20th, flocks fishing in shelter of rock, mostly young birds; wind N.W., strong gale. Dec. 11th, Razorbills fishing in shelter; wind W., strong gale.

Cormorant.

_Tuskar Rock._--April 27th, the Cormorants have totally deserted the rock.

_Rockabill._--Oct. 30th, Cormorants all day; they leave the rock in April, and are back this month.

_Rathlin Island._--June 22nd, five seen. Aug. 17th, three. Dec. 4th, 5th, and 9th, one to six.

_Tory Island._--Dec. 11th, six on rock at 9 a.m.

_Killybegs._--May 2nd, Cormorants to the number of about forty observed. Aug. 26th, about seventeen. The greater number leave about the end of December, but some remain all the winter.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--Sept. 30th, five flying S.E. A few nearly every day during September and October.

_Clare Island._--Cormorants are seen all the year round.

_Slyne Head, North._--The Cormorant leaves to breed elsewhere.

_Straw Island._--Feb. 22nd, Cormorants at all hours. Remain during the year, generally fishing singly. Sept. 24th, ten.

_Arran Island, South._--Nov. 11th, eleven Cormorants seen at intervals along the shore.

_Valentia._--Sept. 20th, four. Nov. 16th, two; 22nd, five. Dec. 5th, eight; also on 21st and 24th.

_Skelligs._--One or two entered on Sept. 20th, Oct. 12th, and during December.

_Dursey Island._--A few noted on April 11th and July 13th, and one to four seen at intervals from Sept. 27th to Dec. 18th.

Gannet.

_Galley Head._--Five to twelve going W. on Jan. 29th, Feb. 7th, April 11th, May 14th, 18th to 27th; continuous flocks of Gannets going W. on March 19th, 20th, 27th, 28th, June 16th to 25th; and in less numbers to date of sending schedule, July 16th. No entry of Gannets going E. at this station except on April 20th. One or two grey or young Gannets seen on May 14th and June 16th.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Jan. 20th to 23rd, continuous flocks passing S.W. Large flocks on Feb. 7th, 22nd, and March 17th. On Oct, 5th and 6th, some hundreds going S. Nov. 5th, forty-five going E.; 20th, Gannets.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--April 29th, four flying W. June 6th, two Gannets, and at intervals to end of month. Oct. 15th, four flying E.; and from 31st to Dec. 1st, one to five passing at intervals.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--April 27th, May 18th, 20th, and 26th, occasional Gannets flying W. June 27th, Gannets in twos and threes. Oct. 23rd, occasional Gannets, and a few at intervals until January.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--March 10th, a flock; 26th, seven. During April flocks at intervals, especially towards end of month. In May two to seven passing at intervals in various directions. During June, July, August and September a few Gannets seen frequently. In October less common.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--Gannets noted at intervals during April, May, and June; May 1st and 12th, flocks continuous. Flight generally N.E. September, flocks at intervals.

_Kish Bank Light-ship._--Three entries of Gannets in May, one in June, and one in July; direction of flight different in each case. Oct. 3rd, six flying S.W. Nov. 23rd, flocks from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. going to S.W.

_Copeland Island._--Gannets remain about the island all the year. In August this year large numbers fishing in vicinity.

_South Maidens._--Two entries of Gannets in April. Oct. 20th, two seen.

_Rathlin Island._--Fourteen entries occur in schedule between March 28th and June 17th; in eleven the direction of flight was entered, and in all it was towards the west, and seemed independent of the weather. On April 13th, 19th, 21st, May 4th, 7th, 12th, 13th, 23rd, and June 2nd the flocks were passing all day. During August four entries occur, but direction of flight is not given. One entry in October.

_Innishtrahull._--Jan. 8th, four Gannets; wind strong S.W.

_Lough Swilly._--May 1st, 20th, and July 30th, a few noted.

_Tory Island._--Nov. 13th, two going E.; noon.

_Arranmore._--March 9th and 26th, four to six passing all day. Oct. 14th, twelve.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--April 6th and 18th, a few. May 14th and 18th, continuous flock all day going S. In June Gannets around island at intervals. Sept. 9th, 19th, a few. Oct. 5th and 6th, hundreds; most left about Oct. 17th.

_Killybegs._--April 9th, two; 12th, about thirty, usually in pairs. Aug. 14th, Gannets leaving. Gannets begin to arrive in June, sometimes earlier, and mostly leave in September; their movements are very uncertain.

_Oyster Island, North._--Gannets noted at intervals from April 5th to 18th.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--To be seen nearly every day during September and October.

_Slyne Head, North._--Aug. 1st, numbers of young Gannets are to be seen. Gannets entered on Aug. 10th, 17th, very common, and flocks at intervals on Nov. 17th; and thirty on Nov. 25th.

_Straw Island._--Feb. 10th, fifteen Gannets seen at 2 p.m., strong breeze, W., going S. Gannets entered on Aug. 8th, Sept. 3rd, and Oct. 11th, generally hovering about. It generally makes its appearance with various kinds of fish, mackerel, pilchards, &c.

_Arran Island, South._--Nov. 29th, two at noon; remained three days.

_Skelligs._--Sept. 20th, several fishing. Nov. 20th, saw no Gannets since Oct. 29th.

_Dursey Island._--Seven to thirty noted at intervals during April and on May 11th and 29th; flight generally W. or N.W. A few noted Aug. 11th; Sept. 6th, large flocks all day going S.; and a few on Sept. 28th.

Tern.

_Copeland Island._--The Terns appear on Mew Island to breed on May 15th and 16th. They come in the night, at first in small numbers, increasing each night for ten or twelve nights, when many hundreds are to be seen. Sept. 19th, some hundreds of Terns left Mew Island on this date; wind S.E., light misty rain. Heard leaving during night.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--Terns arrived at usual time; they breed on island outside lighthouse.

_Oyster Island, North._--April 8th, five Terns passing S.; 12th, several during day.

_Slyne Head, North._--May 20th, the Tern arrives for breeding, and continues until about Aug. 2nd.

Gulls.

_Galley Head._--June 1st to 15th, large flocks of Gulls after fry.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Oct. 7th to 10th, some hundreds going S. Nov. 20th, Grey Gulls.

Coningbeg Light-skip.--April 22nd, flocks of Grey Gulls; 26th, ditto. June 13th, ditto. Nov. 21st, flocks of small Gulls.

_Dungarvan._--Nov. 6th, a great number.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--July 3rd and 9th, Sea Gulls in flocks, flying E. after fry. During November and part of December large flocks apparently after small fish, working east and west with the tides.

_Tuskar Rock._--From June 13th to 18th, Gulls alighted in large flocks.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--April 1st, continuous flocks of Grey Gulls going N.E.

_Kish Bank Light-ship._--Flocks of Grey Gulls noted on May 8th, 25th, and June 15th. Oct. 16th, flock of Grey Gulls hovering about all day. Nov. 27th, a flock all day after fry.

_Rockabill._--Gulls come in April and leave at the end of September.

_Copeland Island._--Herring Gulls remain about the island all the year. In August a large number of Grey and Royal Gulls fishing in vicinity.

_Rathlin Island._--Flocks of Gulls on March 29th, May 1st, 18th, 22nd, June 8th, 20th, and 27th; direction of flight not given. Flocks during August of twenty to thirty Royal Gulls at intervals. Two or three thousand Kittiwakes on 11th and 30th. Entries of Gulls occur twice in November, and large flocks going S. on Dec. 17th, 21st, and 30th.

_Innishtrahull._--Dec. 25th, two Royal Gulls.

_Lough Swilly._--April 1st, a few; 6th, several; 19th, in great numbers. May 1st, ditto. May 20th and June 1st, Gulls. July 27th, very numerous all day.

_Tory Island._--Sept. 5th, a flock of "Common Gulls" flying W. Nov. 15th, three Black-backed Gulls at 8 a.m., going E.; 28th, a flock of Gulls.

_Arranmore._--March 12th, Gulls passing.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--Flocks of fifty to one hundred on April 10th, 12th, 28th, and May 8th. In June, Gulls about island. Flocks of Gulls from one hundred to thousands on Aug. 31st, Sept. 19th, 20th, 30th, Oct. 5th, and 6th. The greater number left on Oct. 17th. On Nov. 4th, 22nd, and Dec. 7th, eighty to one hundred all day.

_Killybegs._--Gulls of the grey species to the number of about two hundred remained here during spring, coming in the morning and departing in the evening to the cliffs around Slieve League. Thousands of Kittiwakes arrived about beginning of May, and still (August) remain. Aug. 14th, several hundreds leaving. Kittiwakes and Grey Gulls usually arrive in large numbers about June or July, and leave towards the end of September; but a few, notably the large grey kind, remain all the month.

_Oyster Island, North._--Gulls noted on April 12th, 18th, 22nd, May 24th, and 29th.

_Broadhaven._--Oct. 10th, three dozen Kittiwakes; 24th, four dozen Black-headed Gulls.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--Sept. 9th, flocks of small Gulls on water. Sept. 22nd and Jan. 5th, 1884, two Royal Gulls. Large and small Gulls nearly every day during September and October.

_Clare Island._--March 15th, about a dozen small Sea Gulls during day. A large number of Gulls of different species in the cliffs near lighthouses this year. Kittiwakes are here all the year.

_Slyne Head, North._--Gulls noted on Aug. 20th and Nov. 17th.

_Arran Island, North._--Nov. 14th, ten; wind fresh W.S.W.

_Straw Island._--Feb. 13th, the Grey and the Royal Gull continually in vicinity of lighthouse. The Grey Gulls remain during year. Gulls entered Aug. 13th, Sept. 1st, and Oct. 5th (Royal). Flight generally S.W.