Chapter VII: Part 7

_Arran Island, North._--Sept. 28th, two; wind N.W., light, foggy.

_Tearaght._--March 25th, two arrived, and others came afterwards. Sept. 19th, two seen to-day. None after this.

_Skelligs._--March 8th, Stonechatters first seen on rock. Sept. 1st, twelve, and some seen up to 21st Sept.; none since.

"Blackcap." (Probably the Stonechat).

_Old Head, Kinsale._--'May 12th, two Blackcaps. Nov. 17th, Blackcaps about station.

_Oyster Island, North._--May 14th, one Blackcap on island; wind N.W., strong.

Willow Wren, Chiffchaff, & Warblers.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--May 25th, one "Sallypicker" (Willow Wren?) disabled.

_Tuskar Rock._--Aug. 23rd, one "Grasshopper Warbler" about rock; the first this season. Sept. 15th, one "Grasshopper Warbler" all day; 16th, Willow Warblers all night striking; eight killed; blue sky, wind fresh S.E.; 17th, one Chiffchaff caught at lantern; "a female."

_Arklow North Light-ship._--April 30th, three "Sallypickers" killed striking; cloudy to clear, wind northerly.

Golden-Crested Wren.

_Fastnet._--Sept. 15th, four seen; wind E.N.E., fresh, misty; 18th, two; wind E.N.E.

_Dungarvan._--Oct. 2nd, two struck at 10 p.m.; wind N.W., fresh, foggy, and rain; not killed; 21st, three struck at 10 p.m.; wind S.W., light, gloomy; not killed.

_Tuskar Rock._--Sept. 17th, one caught, at lantern, 9.30 p.m. Oct. 7th, one killed striking; wind light N.E., overcast, gloomy; 21st, one Gold-crest; 22nd, a "Fire-crest;" 24th, two Goldcrests struck at 2 a.m.; one killed; overcast, wind N., fresh.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--Sept. 14th, two Golden Wrens about ship 5 a.m.; wind fresh E.,-haze.

_Howth Baily._--Sept. 9th, Golden Wrens about lantern at night; overcast, wind S.W., light.

_Rockabill._--Oct. 21st, Golden Wrens all day and night; several killed; wind light S.E., gloomy.

_South Maidens._--March 25th, two Golden-crested Wrens seen on rock 5 a.m.; weather clear, calm; they remained two days, then went S.W. Oct. 4th, twenty struck at 10 p.m.; foggy and calm.

_Rathlin Island._--Oct. 4th, twenty Golden-crested Wrens struck at midnight; wind light S.E., overcast, gloomy, none killed; "caught the lot;" 14th, one struck at midnight; caught; wind fresh W., rain, squally.

_Arranmore._--Nov. 20th, one at 8 p.m. killed striking; wind E., light, gloomy.

Wren.

_Fastnet._--Oct. 6th, one Wren all day; wind E., fresh, clear. Flying into the kitchen at times.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--April 27th, two Wrens going N. Nov. 17th, Wrens about station.

_Dungarvan._--Oct. 19th, one struck, not killed; wind N.W., light, overcast, ugly.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--April 25th, one flying N. Oct. 18th, one alighted on ship and flew N.

_Tuskar Rock._--April 18th, one "common Wren" all day on rock, wind N.E., light; 22nd, one at lantern, 10.30 p.m., wind S.E., light. Oct. 4th, one "common Wren"; 8th, one; 13th, one; 15th, ten on rock after night; 18th, some passing N.W., 7 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.; wind light W.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--May 5th, one small Wren about ship at noon; wind variable.

_Howth Baily._--Sept. 9th, a few "common Wrens" about lantern at night; wind light S.W., overcast; one killed striking; 9th to 13th, some Wrens about lantern at night.

_Rockabill._--Sept. 13th, Wren at 9 p.m.; wind E., light. Oct. 24th, Wrens, with Blackbirds and Thrushes, all night; several killed; wind S.E., misty.

_South Maidens._--May 15th, two Wrens found dead on balcony at midnight; wind S., thick fog. Oct. 9th, one seen on rock; 21st, one.

_Rathlin Island._--May 16th, one "grey Wren" struck the glass at midnight; wind light S.W., fog and mist. Nov. 29th, one Wren on island; wind N., fresh.

_Arranmore._--June 18th, two; wind light W.

_Eagle Island, East._--Oct. 1st, Wrens going S.W., rested and left at 4 p.m., wind light S.W.; 7th, Wrens going W., with Linnets, Stonechats, Sparrows, and Tomtits; wind light N.W. Nov. 3rd, Wrens going S.W., wind S., light; 14th, I enclose a Wren found in lantern last night. [Received.--R. M. B.]

_Blackrock, Mayo._--Dec. 14th, six Wrens all day; wind strong S.W. Flying about rock.

_Arran Island, North._--Oct. 12th, one on island; wind N.E., light. Dec. 4th, four; remained on island.

_Skelligs._--Some Wrens on rock all winter. Aug. 27th, two; but do not seem so plentiful this month. Sept. 4th, one shot.

"Tits."

_Tuskar Rock._--Dec. 15th and 16th, "Tits and Chaffinches" in small flocks, 8 to 11 a.m.; 22nd, do.; 23rd, 24th, and 25th Tits.

_Copeland Island._--March 20th, four "Tits" killed striking; wind W., strong, squally.

_Eagle Island, East._--Oct. 7th, Tomtits, 10 a.m., going W., with Wrens, Linnets, &c.; wind light N.W.

Wagtail.

_Fastnet._--Oct. 2nd, one at 8 a.m.; wind S.S.W., clear.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--Sept. 13th and 15th, several Wagtails about ship; wind E., light. Nov. 22nd, one going N.E.

_Tuskar Rock._--May 10th, one going W.; wind S.W., fresh, fog. June 22nd, one on rock; calm. Sept. 12th, one all day about rock; fog.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--April 24th, some Wagtails about ship at 6.30 a.m.; wind light S.E. Sept. 5th, a flock of "Water Wagtails" going N.W., wind light N.W.; 9th, flocks going W. at 6.30 a.m., wind light S.W.

_South Maidens._--Aug. 30th, one seen on rock, 2 a.m.; wind, S.W., clear.

_Rathlin Island._--Oct. 1st, a "White Wagtail remains here; a splendid warbler"!

_Innishtrahull._--April 26th, two at 10 a.m.; remained some days on island. May 10th, three.

_Arranmore._--July 1st, two going S.; wind N.E., light.

_Eagle Island, East._--Sept. 15th, two Wagtails all day flying about, wind E., light; 27th, two ditto.

_Arran Island, North._--Aug. 22nd, one Wagtail going S.; wind light W.

_Straw Island._--April 21st, one going E.; wind light N., fog.

_Tearaght._--Sept. 6th, one Wagtail, "appeared to be the white species," remained some days. Oct. 11th, "one Pied Wagtail" on island, wind N.E., light; 19th, two. Nov. 14th and 18th, one; 22nd, two. Jan. 5th to 8th, 1885, one.

_Valencia._--Oct. 24th, one. Nov. 24th, one.

_Skelligs._--Sept. 17th, one flying about rock; 19th, one with a yellow body, not the same species as seen on 17th. Oct. 4th, one; remained about a week.

Titlark and Rock Pipits.

_Fastnet._--Sept. 15th, seventeen, three disabled striking, rainy and thick; 18th, four seen.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Nov. 17th, Titlarks about station.

_Tuskar Rock._--Sept. 20th, two "Rock Tits" alighted, 10 a.m. Oct. 18th, Rock Pipits. Nov. 20th, small flock of Titlarks going N.W.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--May 10th, four going N.W.; fog.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--March 7th, large flocks of Titlarks, 7.30 a.m., haze and fog, wind fresh S.W.; 14th, six about ship, haze and rain, wind S.E.; 16th, flocks at noon going N.W., wind light S.E.; 17th, a flock going N.W.; 19th, some about lantern all night, clear, wind light S.W.; 21st, some Titlarks going N.W. and N.E., wind N.W.; 27th, some Titlarks going N.W., wind S.E.

_Kish Light-ship._--April 13th, flocks, supposed to be Titlarks, going S.W.; wind N.E., fresh.

_South Maidens._--March 25th, two Titlarks on rock, 5 a.m.; remained two days, went S.W. Oct. 4th, six struck, 10 p.m., foggy, calm.

_Rathlin Island._--March 25th, two about lantern, 1 a.m.; wind strong S.E. Breed on island.

_Innishtrahull._--Titlarks about in July; they breed here.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--July 6th, twelve Titlarks on island.

_Arran Island, North._--Oct. 1st, two Titlarks killed striking at 3 a.m.

Larks.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--March 4th, six about light at 1 a.m.; two killed striking; wind S.E., light haze. Aug. 31st, eight. Oct. 4th, ten; 15th, 22nd, from 9 to 12 p.m. about light; 24th, 29th, Nov. 1st, twelve to thirty each day, generally going N.; wind variable. On Oct. 25th, one killed striking; clear, wind N.E., light. Nov. 3rd, three; 15th, 16th, 17th, and 19th, several going N.E. (On 16th and 17th during night, when several were caught.) Larks also noted on Dec. 26th and 31st.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--April 1st, one rested on ship. Nov. 15th, one; 19th, a few going N. during the day. Dec. 8th, two.

_Tuskar Rock._--Feb. 28th, one killed striking, wind strong S.E., misty, overcast; 29th, constantly passing to W., wind fresh S.E. March 4th, thirty killed striking in night, 1.30 a.m. to 7 a.m., wind high, S.S.E., rainy, overcast; flocks also passing in daytime, going W.; 7th, flocks constantly passing to W., wind S. to N.W., rainy, overcast. Sept. 29th, flocks going N.W.; wind moderate S.W. Oct. 2nd, large flocks going E., 8 to 10 a.m.; 3rd, Larks going E.; 5th, Larks about rock; 15th, flocks going N.W. from 1 to 11.30 a.m., thirty killed striking, overcast, gloomy, wind W., moderate; 16th, 17th, 18th, flocks constantly passing N.W., wind W. light, clear; 19th, passing at night, mist and fog, several killed striking; 20th, large flocks passing W. and N.W. day and night, with Chaffinches and Starlings; 29th, 30th, 31st, Nov. 2nd, 3rd, Larks passing N.W., wind generally S. or W. and fresh to a gale; 9th and 13th to 16th, small flocks going W. with Chaffinches and Greenfinches; 24th, passing in small numbers; 29th to Dec. 11th, ditto, always W. or N.W.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--March 26th, a flock going S.W.; wind S.E., clear. Oct. 6th, six going N.W.; 7th, 1 to 4 a.m., several about lantern, cloudy, wind N.E., light. Flocks during day flying N.W.; 8th, about lantern, hazy; 16th, flocks going N.W., wind S.W., light; 18th, Larks passing N.W., 10 a.m. until noon; 21st, two killed striking, gloomy; 22nd, Larks about lantern, gloomy; 23rd, flocks flying high to N.W., wind S.W., fresh; 29th, Larks passing N.W. Nov. 3rd, two killed against rigging; 29th, three killed striking at midnight; hazy with rain, wind S.W., light.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--Feb. 28th, a large flock of Sky Larks going N.W.; wind S.E., light, hazy. March 4th, large flocks of land birds going S.W. from 6.30 a.m. to 7 a.m., wind light N.E., some Sky Larks killed; 16th, flocks going N.W. at noon, wind very light, S.E.; 19th, some about lantern all night. April 5th, some all day about ship; wind fresh S.W. Oct. 6th, three about ship, 6 a.m., hazy; 21st, flocks passing N.W., twelve killed striking, hazy, wind light S.W. Nov. 6th, small flocks going N.W., wind light E.; 12th, four killed striking, wind strong, S., cloudy; 27th, one flock going N.W., wind fresh N.W., rain.

_Howth Baily._--Sept. 9th, small flock all night about lantern, six killed, wind S.W., light to calm, overcast; 9th to 13th, numbers in vicinity, which strike lantern at night.

_Rockabill._--Oct. 23rd, Larks all day and night, with Blackbirds, Thrushes, "Stares," and Golden Wrens; wind S.E., gloomy.

_Copeland Island._--March 20th, six killed striking; wind strong W., squally.

_South Maidens._--Feb. 22nd, eight Larks found dead on balcony at midnight; wind W., moderate. March 30th, one Lark, 3 a.m., weather thick and foggy. Oct. 4th, four Sky Larks struck, 10 p.m., foggy and calm; 20th, 11 p.m., two killed striking; 23rd, 7 a.m., twelve going W.; wind N.E. fresh; 24th, three found dead on balcony after striking. Nov. 23rd, six, 11 a.m., going S.; wind N.W.

_Rathlin Island._--Oct. 15th, one killed striking, 11 p.m., fog; wind N.W., light.

_Arranmore._--July 2nd, four Sky Larks remain.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--July 6th, Lark on island; wind N.W.

_Killybegs._--Oct. 23rd, three Sky Larks caught at lantern, 8 p.m.; wind light N.E., gloomy, misty.

_Oyster Island, North._--Feb. 16th, ten flying E., wind S.E., strong; 18th, six in fields, flew E. "Until end of month Sky Larks arriving nocturnally." Two to four will nest.

_Blacksod._--October, flocks have been seen, and in December.

_Clare Island._--March 31st, Larks over island. Sept. 14th, flocks of Larks.

_Straw Island._--March 22nd, thirty "Field Larks" going N.; 24th, ten; remained all spring on island. April 3rd, a great number going E.; wind light N.W.

_Skelligs._--Nov. 4th, Larks seen on rock.

Snow Bunting.

_Dungarvan._--Dec. 8th, two remained all day; wind N.W., light.

_Rathlin Island._--Oct. 16th, ten at noon; wind W., light. Remain. Dec. 1st, five on island.

_Arranmore._--"In the spring of 1883 [first week in May, see Report for 1883, p. 101.--R. M. B.] two 'Lapland Buntings' were shot at station, and in 1884, in the very same week, two others came and were shot also. The four birds are at the station stuffed; they are like the Snow Bunting, but quite black on the back, with a greenish tinge and white breast. The two birds arrived after the Snow Buntings had left." [Two of the specimens alluded to were kindly forwarded by Mr. Williams, and turned out to be Snow Buntings in almost full summer attire. The first week in May is very early for the summer plumage to be so far advanced, and the occurrence of the Snow Bunting in Ireland in May is very unusual; see 'Zoologist,' April, 1885.--R. M. B.]

_Rathlin O'Birne._--March, ten Snow Buntings going S.; wind S.E. I have often seen these birds.

_Killybegs._--Nov. 13th, about twenty came from N., alighted, then flew E.; wind light, S.E.

_Eagle Island, East._--Nov. 30th, five or six Snow Buntings. Remained on island up to the present date, Jan. 1st, 1885.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--March 27th, seventeen Snow Buntings alighted, wind light, S.E.; 30th, thirty ditto, wind S.W., strong. Nov. 20th, about forty; wind light, W. "Seen every day from this date until middle of March."

_Arran Island, North._--Sept. 5th, five on island, 10 a.m.; wind light, N. Nov. 4th, forty; wind S.W., very strong. Dec. 1st, forty. Remained on island.

_Tearaght._--May 6th, one Snow Bunting; shot on 7th. Oct. 5th, six; left about the 20th.

_Skelligs._--Sept. 18th, three, and 19th, twelve birds, name unknown; but I send a specimen. [Skin of Snow Bunting received.--R. M. B.]

Yellowhammer.

_Tuskar Rock._--Nov. 20th, small flocks going N.W.; wind fresh N.W., cloudy. Alighted on rock before going on shore.

_Rathlin Island._--Sept. 20th, five going S. Dec. 19th, thirty remain here.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--Dec. 27th, seven going N.W.; wind S.E., light.

_Valencia._--March 21st, one.

Chaffinch.

_Fastnet._--May 16th, several at 2 p.m.; foggy, wind W.S.W. At midnight four killed striking; overcast, gloomy.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Nov. 17th, Chaffinches about station.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--Sept. 19th and 20th, several Chaffinches; wind light, E., foggy. Oct. 16th, one caught on deck; 24th, one alighted on ship.

_Tuskar Rock._--March 25th, three at lantern all night, wind S.E., light; 28th, Chaffinches all night at lantern, overcast, wind S.E. Oct. 7th, male and female on rock; 8th, four flying about light; 18th, 19th, flocks passing N.W.; 20th, large flocks, and at night; 29th, 30th, Nov. 2nd, still passing N.W.; 13th to 16th, small flocks; 24th, Dec. 1st, 2nd to 9th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, and 26th, Chaffinches in small numbers entered on all these dates as passing W. or N.W., apparently independent of force or direction of wind, which was, however, generally W. or S.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--Oct. 13th, flock flying high to N.W.; 18th, Chaffinches going N.W., 10 a.m. to noon.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--March 25th, some Chaffinches, 7.30 a.m., about the deck; gloomy, wind light, S.W. Oct. 3rd, three "Finches." Nov. 10th, two Chaffinches about ship; wind fresh, S.

_Kish Light-ship._--April 9th, one on ship all day. May 7th, three alighted, 7 a.m.; left in night.

_Arranmore._--June 12th, two Chaffinches remained.

_Killybegs._--Nov. 14th, one Chaffinch on wall; wind light, E., gloomy.

_Tearaght._--Oct. 21st, one, and three or four on several occasions after; 26th, about a dozen females. Two or three dozen on island up to the present (Jan. 15th, 1885).

Sparrow.

_Rathlin Island._--Nov. 27th, forty at all times. Remain here.

_Arranmore._--June 30th, eight House Sparrows. Remaining.

_Oyster Island, North._--March 24th, two alighted on wall; wind S.E., light.

_Tearaght._--May 29th, one Sparrow. Was not seen after.

_Eagle Island, East._--Sept. 17th, some Sparrows going S.; wind S.W. Rested. Oct. 1st, 10 a.m., some Sparrows going S.W.; wind S.W., light. Rest and left at 4 p.m. Oct. 7th, several Sparrows going W. Left at noon. (See this station under head of "Linnet.")

Greenfinch or Green Linnet.

_Fastnet._--Oct. 28th, one hundred and fifty all day hovering and alighting. Four struck; mist and fog; wind strong, N.E.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--Oct. 16th, one killed striking; wind W., overcast. Nov. 1st and 2nd, flocks going N.; wind S.W. and N. Five fell into the sea; seven alighted on ship. Dec. 1st and 2nd, two.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--Nov. 19th, one alighted on ship and flew N. Dec. 1st, two seen going N.

_Tuskar Rock._--Large flocks passing, Oct. 18th and 19th, from 7 a.m. to noon, going N.W.; wind light, W. Oct. 30th to Nov. 2nd, Greenfinches passing in mornings to W. Nov. 13th to 16th, small flocks in mornings, with Larks and Chaffinches, passing W. Dec. 4th and 5th, passing W., with Larks and Chaffinches, in mornings; stormy from N.W. on 4th, when they remained on rock until weather moderated, then went W.

_Rockabill._--July 31st, one Green Linnet.

_Dunree Head._--May 6th, flocks of Green Linnets.

_Tearaght._--Nov. 14th, one Greenfinch; 21st, about one hundred, which have not left up to the present (Jan. 15th, 1885).

_Skelligs._--December; a few on rock during month.

Goldfinch.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--May 12th, six Goldfinches about all day.

_Howth Baily._--Nov. 16th, "flocks of Goldfinches" in fields.

_Arranmore._--June 10th, two Goldfinches; wind N., light. Remained.

_Tearaght._--Nov. 11th, a few. Did not see them myself, but was assured they were on island.

_Valencia._--April 1st and 13th, May 29th, June 4th and 10th, two to four. Nov. 23rd and Dec. 14th, four.

Linnets.

_Fastnet._--Sept. 16th, twenty-three going N.W., wind E., overcast, misty; 20th, five at 3 p.m., foggy. Oct. 14th, eleven all day, gloomy. Nov. 14th, ten around lantern at night; misty.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--May 5th, fifty at 5 a.m., often seen after sunrise, when it is calm; 12th, about one hundred going N. inland at 4 a.m. These birds never remain the evening here.

_Dungarvan._--Sept. 16th, large flocks going N.W.; wind S.E., strong. Oct. 1st, large flock going N.W.; wind N.W.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--Sept. 20th, several. Oct. 4th, twelve going E.; 23rd, thirty going N.E. Nov. 25th, one about ship. Dec. 17th, two ditto.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--Feb. 26th, odd Linnets. March 8th, one; 17th, sixty going N., and several small flocks during the day, wind S.W., light, rain. April 18th, three. May 5th, Linnets in twos and threes, 9 a.m. till noon, going N. Sept. 29th, odd Linnets going N.W.; wind W., light. Oct. 4th, three; 15th, four. Nov. 18th, a large flock going N.W.; wind N.E. Dec. 13th, two; 22nd and 23rd, small flocks going north during day; weather clear, wind S.E.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--Sept. 15th, five going S.W., fog. 27th, one seen. Nov. 15th, two going N.W.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--Nov. 20th, several flocks going N.W.; wind N.E., strong. Dec. 1st, one flock going N.W.; wind light, N.

_Howth Baily._--Sept. 8th, five about lantern at night, two killed, wind light, S.W., overcast, gloomy; 9th to 13th, numbers in vicinity of station, which fly against glass at night.

_Rockabill._--Dec. 2nd, large flocks going W.; wind S.W.

_South Maidens._--Oct. 21st, two Grey Linnets seen; one on rock.

_Rathlin Island._--May 12th, flocks all day going W., wind fresh N.; 20th, five at 1 a.m. on the island. Sept. 1st, thirty going S.; wind light, S.E. Nov. 27th, a flock at all times remain here.

_Dunree Head._--May 6th, flocks of Grey Linnets. Aug. 12th to 26th, Sept. 6th, 10th, 15th, and 20th, flocks all day flying about.

_Arranmore._--July 4th, flocks of Grey Linnets all day; remain. Sept. 18th, flocks going N.; wind N.N.W., fresh. They come daily.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--March 11th, fifty to one hundred Linnets going N.; wind N. Came off from shore.

_Killybegs._--Sept. 12th, about twenty Grey Linnets alighted, then flew E.; wind E., light. Oct. 2nd, thirty came from N.W., alighted, then flew S.E.; wind S.W., strong.

_Oyster Island, North._--Feb. 19th, two flocks flying E.; wind strong, S. May 20th, ten flying S.E.; wind light, N.

_Broadhaven._--Oct. 15th, a flock of Grey Linnets going N.W., but generally remain about station.

_Eagle Island, East._--Sept. 12th, about twenty Grey Linnets going W., wind S.W., light, rested some time on island; 17th, about one hundred going S. at 8 a.m., wind S.W., light, rested a little while; 18th, two all day, remained until Oct. 1st. Oct. 1st, about two hundred going S.W., wind light, S.W., rested a while; 7th, "about one thousand Linnets, Stonechats, Sparrows, Wrens, and Tomtits" at 10 a.m., going W., wind W.N.W., light, misty, left at noon; 13th, two all day. Nov. 3rd, seventy "Stonechats, Linnets, and Wrens" going S.W.; wind light, S.

_Clare Island._--March 31st, Linnets on island. Sept. 14th, flocks of Linnets.

_Slyne Head, North._--Nov. 14th, flocks of Linnets.

_Straw Island._--March 8th, thirty going S.W.; wind light, N. Oct. 23rd, twenty going N.; wind light, W.

_Tearaght._--Grey Linnets left about 24th March. Oct. 10th, hundreds of Mountain Linnets on island and up to present (Jan. 15th, 1885).

_Skelligs._--Nov. 4th, a great many Linnets and Finches observed on rock.

Starling.

_Fastnet._--Nov. 10th, midnight, about forty; wind S.S.W., fresh; three killed striking; misty; 14th, twenty all night about lantern; misty, wind N.E., fresh.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Oct. 27th, fifty to sixty going N.; wind N.W., fresh. Few seen this year.

_Dungarvan._--Sept. 10th, 22nd, and Oct. 8th, flocks going N.W.; wind S.W. and N.W. Nov. 12th, two struck; killed; wind N.W., light, gloomy, misty.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--Oct. 20th, twelve at 10 p.m.; two disabled striking; wind S.W., rain. Nov. 15th, six; one on board.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--Starlings passing during nights of 20th, 21st, and 23rd Oct.

_Tuskar Rock._--Feb. 22nd, one struck; not killed; wind S.E., strong, overcast, misty. March 1st, one "Stare" struck; misty, overcast; 4th, constantly striking in night; wind S.S.E., stormy. July 26th, one young "Stare" killed striking 11 p.m.; fog. Oct. 12th, a flock; 13th, flocks passing N.W. 10 to 11.30 a.m.; wind fresh N.W.; 17th and 18th, constantly passing in daytime to N.W.; wind light W.; large flocks also at night on the 19th and 20th; fifty killed striking on 19th; twelve on 20th; mist both nights; 30th, large flock (thousands) of "Stares" at 8 a.m. going W.; wind S.W., strong. Nov. 1st, one killed striking, fog. Dec. 23rd and 24th, Starlings going W.N.W.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--June 28th, one around lantern at midnight; haze. Oct. 19th, flock of "Stares" going N.W.; wind light N.W.; one alighted on deck; 21st, four killed striking between midnight and four a.m.; gloomy, wind light S.W.; 24th, four killed striking; gloomy, wind N.E., light. Flocks noted on 25th, Nov. 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, and 16th; direction of flight N.W.; wind light to fresh and variable, but usually S.W.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--June 10th, some Stares found dead. Oct. 21st, great flocks going N.W.; wind light S.W.; ten killed striking; hazy. Nov. 30th, three about ship 6 a.m.; one killed on deck; wind fresh S.W. Dec. 27th, eight killed striking; wind light S.; hazy, rain.

_Howth Baily._--Sept. 17th to 20th, thirty in neighbourhood of station; four killed striking lantern.

_Rockabill._--Sept. 13th, one Starling. Oct. 6th, large flocks of "Stares" going W.; wind N., light; 18th, 19th, and 20th, "Stares," with Blackbirds and Thrushes, all day; wind light N.W.; 23rd, "Stares," with Blackbirds, Thrushes, Golden Wrens, and Larks, all day and night; several killed striking; gloomy, wind S.E. Nov. 9th, 10th, and 11th, "Stares," with Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Fieldfares, all night; large number killed striking; wind S.E., misty. Dec. 1st, "Stares" and Thrushes all day; 5th, 16th, and 17th, "Stares" observed; one Stare with a white tail.

_South Maidens._--Oct. 5th, about one hundred "Stares" going W.; wind S.E., light.

_Rathlin Island._--May 29th, four Starlings going S.E. Dec. 7th. flocks all day; remain here; 29th, seventy remaining.

_Innishtrahull._--March 17th, one Starling; wind S., light. April 18th, three.

_Dunree Head._--Nov. 24th, flocks of Starling.

_Tory Island._--Feb. 27th, fourteen in fields.

_Arranmore._--June 14th, six going S. Sept. 15th, six going N. Jan. 12th, 1885, eight.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--March 14th, six to twenty going N.; wind N.; came off from shore.

_Killybegs._--Nov. 2nd, about fifty going S.E.; wind S.W., fresh; 12th, one killed striking at 3 a.m.; wind fresh S.W., overcast, misty.

_Broadhaven._--Nov. 1st, several flocks going N.; wind fresh S.E. Starlings generally leave here the last week in Nov.

_Eagle Island, East._--Oct. 31st, about one thousand going W. 8 a.m.; rested; wind light S.W., Nov. 3rd, about one thousand rested on island going S.W.; wind light S.; 5th to 13th, continuous flights of Starlings going W. and S.W.; the wind W. to N.W. The Starling has visited us in large numbers this month. This is strange, as they have not shown much since 1880-81.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--Nov. 4th, about forty starlings (wind strong S.E.) alighted; 7th, about thirty; wind N., strong; 29th, twenty-five; wind light N.W. Dec. 19th, seven alighted; stormy, wind W.; 30th, eleven alighted; one struck at 3 a.m. and was killed; clear, wind S., light.

_Blacksod._--Oct. 2nd, a large flock going inland; wind N.W., light. Nov. 3rd, a large flock alighted on the dome of the lighthouse; appeared very tired; rested five minutes. During Nov. and Dec. flocks of Starlings.

_Clare Island._--Nov. 13th, hundreds of Starlings going N., wind light S.E.; 14th, continuous flocks going N., wind E., light; 20th, continuous flocks of about two hundred flying about station; remained until end of month. Not so numerous in December.

_Slyne Head, North._--Nov. 9th, flocks of six to twenty Stares.

_Arran Island, North._--Oct. 17th, large flocks going N.E.; wind light W. Nov. 3rd and 4th, large flocks passing N.W. all day; wind fresh S.W.

_Straw Island._--Oct. 30th, six going N.; wind light N.W. Nov. 17th. twenty going E.; foggy. Dec. 3rd, a large flock of "Stares" going N.E.; wind strong W.

_Tearaght._--Nov. 1st, about forty; smaller numbers on several occasions after; 14th, a few flying about light all night, fourteen were captured on sash bars of lantern, one against kitchen window dwellings; wind N.W., rain.

_Valencia._--Oct. 23rd, one hundred. Nov. 10th to 15th, ten to fifty, and a few on Dec. 10th, 12th, and 16th; direction of flight generally S. or S.W.

_Skelligs._--Oct. 11th, twenty on rock, wind N.E., stormy; 24th, several.

Chough.

_Dungarvan._--March 20th, two feeding. Barely seen.

_Tory Island._--A pair; never leave, and breed in the cliffs.

_Arranmore._--March 28th, eight Choughs remained to breed.

_Tearaght._--Nov. 18th, from twenty to thirty flying about. Still here Jan. 15th, 1885. Usual number two to four.

_Skelligs._--April 1st, several Choughs about rock. Oct. 24th, a few Choughs about rock during this month.

Raven.

_Rathlin Island._--Sept. 22nd, six Ravens going S.; wind N.W., fresh. Oct. 21st, four do.; wind light S.W.

_Arranmore._--May 20th, two Ravens arrived. Sept. 8th, two.

_Tearaght._--Aug. 11th, one on island, calm; 25th, three; wind light W. Sept. 1st, one. Nov. 14th, one.

_Valencia._--Oct. 6th, two seen.

_Skelligs._--June, five Ravens visit the rock nearly every day and go towards shore in evening. Oct. 24th, during this month four arrive in morning and leave towards evening.

Hooded Crow.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Oct. 5th, ten going N.W.; wind E., light.

_Dungarvan._--Sept. 8th, five all day.

_Tuskar Rock._--April 7th, one grey Crow going N.W.

_Innishtrahull._--June 12th, twelve grey Crows. Some breed here.

_Arranmore._--Sept. 11th, four. They remain all the year.

_Broadhaven._--April 7th, twenty-four "grey-back Crows" going S.E.; wind S., strong, foggy.

_Clare Island._--Sept. 20th, six "grey-backed Crows;" wind W., light.

_Arran Island, North._--Aug. 22nd, four. Oct. 1st, five.

_Straw Island._--Feb. 27th, two seen, came from mainland. Nov. 19th, four going E.

_Valencia._--Two at intervals in Sept., Nov., and Dec.

_Skelligs._--April 1st, ten grey Crows about rock.

_Dursey Island._--April 12th, May 11th and 24th, two to four.

Rook.

_Fastnet._--Sept. 16th, two "Crows" going E. at noon, wind S.W.; 20th, two at five p.m., foggy. Nov. 14th, thirty "Crows," wind E., gloomy, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--Nov. 15th, one "Crow."

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--Nov. 13th, upwards of sixty "Crows" coming from S.E., going N.; wind N.E., light.

_Tuskar Rock._--Nov. 16th, one "Crow" on rock at 8 a.m., appeared very tired, wind light E., went W.; 17th, two seen at 8 a.m. going N.W., wind S.E., light; 20th, one; 24th, a flock going N.W. at 8 a.m., wind strong N.W.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--March 21st, two "Crows" going N.W.; 27th, two ditto. April 30th, two ditto. Nov. 2nd, two flocks of "Crows" going N.W.; wind fresh W.

_Howth Baily._--Sept. 30th, forty-eight "Crows" going N.W.; wind S.W., fresh.

_Rockabill._--July 31st, some "Crows" going W. remained a short time.

_Copeland Island._--March 20th, large flocks of "Crows" passing at a great height to N.; wind W., strong, squally.

_South Maidens._--Jan. 19th, one "Crow" at 8 a.m. going S.W.; seldom seen here. Oct. 23rd, two flocks of forty going N.E.; wind S.W., strong. Nov. 3rd, one; 4th, a large flock going N.W. "During Oct. there was a rush of 'Crows' to this rock from the direction of Scotland."

_Rathlin Island._--May 10th, flock of "Crows" on island. Oct. 10th, two hundred Rooks all day; wind fresh N.W. Nov. 19th, a flock on island.

_Innishtrahull._--March 16th, twelve "Crows" (Rooks), wind S.E., fresh; 19th, one. April 10th, two going S. June 12th, eight all day.

_Arranmore._--July 26th, large quantities of rooks and their young come from mainland and remain during month. Sept. 28th, fourteen going N.W., high; wind S.W., strong.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--March 21st, twelve to twenty flew from shore and returned at night.

_Killybegs._--Sept. 2nd, twelve rooks came from N.E., flew E.; wind N.W.

_Broadhaven._--Dec. 1st, several flocks of Crows pass here daily.

_Eagle Island, East._--Nov. 14th, thirty "black Crows" 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., flew inland.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--June 20th, seven alighted 8 a.m.; wind light S.

_Clare Island._--Sept. 12th, about two dozen "Crows" going S.W.; wind N.E., light.

_Slyne Head, North._--Sept. 15th, flocks of "Crows," about fifty, apparently young birds.

_Valencia._--March 31st and April 13th, "Black Crows," a few.

_Tearaght._--Nov. 5th, "Carrion Crows," sixty passed from N.W. to S.E. at 11 a.m., wind W., strong, gloomy; 10th, three hundred in continuous flocks of from fifty down to two or three, some following far behind, and all going from W. to E., clear and bright; 14th, continuous flocks all day going E. (about three hundred), wind S.E., light; 15th, about three hundred do., wind light E.; 16th, one hundred going E., wind N.E., light; 17th, one; 20th, about fifty going E., wind N., fresh; 25th, ten do., wind E. [Refer to 'General Remarks of Light-Keepers,' p. 135.--R. M. B.]

_Skelligs._--Nov. 2nd, a large flock of Rooks. This flight of Rooks occurred nearly every day up to the 24th inst.; sometimes they alighted on the rock.

Jackdaw.

_Fastnet._--Two, 6 a.m., wind S.E., all day on rock.

_Tory Island._--A few pairs of Jackdaws breed.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--April 12th, five Jackdaws alighted on rock 9 a.m.; wind light E. Sept. 20th, fifteen Jackdaws going N.E.; wind S., fresh. Oct. 2nd, eleven going N., wind S.E., fresh; 19th, eight going E., wind light W. Nov. 13th, ten going N.E.; wind light W. Dec. 31st, seventeen going S.; wind fresh S.E.

_Tearaght._--Nov. 14th, one young Jackdaw, wind light S.; 16th, another young one (caught).

_Valencia._--Sept. 5th to 15th, a few; Nov. 17th, two.

_Skelligs._--Nov. 2nd, two Jackdaws on rock.

_Dursey Island._--March 22nd, twelve going E.

Magpie.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--June 15th, one going N.; very seldom seen here.

_Arranmore._--June 26th, two Magpies going W.; wind light W. Sept. 29th, four going S.E.; wind W., light.

_Tearaght._--Nov. 18th, one at 10 a.m.; wind E.

_Valencia._--Oct. 7th, one.

Swallow.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--June 21st, hundreds at 4 a.m.; wind E., light.

_Dungarvan._--March 18th, "one House Swallow" 11 a.m., wind W., fresh, coming from S.E.; remained an hour about station. April 12th, 13th, and 14th, a number of "House Swallows" all day, arriving in twos and threes, going N.W., wind light N.E., fine; 26th, twos and threes all day going N.W.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--April 13th, one going N.E., wind N.E.; 29th, two going N. May 7th, four; 10th and 11th, several about, many on ship during night; 13th, one; 27th, one killed striking. Odd birds on Aug. 23rd, Sept. 5th and 12th, Oct. 2nd and 4th. Several on Sept. 13th, 17th, 18th, all flying about ship.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--April 29th, odd Swallows all day flying N., the first seen, about fifty in all; 30th, do. May 9th to 20th, Swallows passing north daily. Aug. 25th, seven going S., the first seen this month. A few on Sept. 7th, 12th, 17th, and Oct. 3rd, most going S.E.

_Tuskar Rock._--April 29th, passing in pairs to N.W.; wind N.E., light. Passing W. on May 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th all day, wind generally S. or S.W.; also on 22nd, 24th, 25th (all day), 26th, 28th, to N.W., wind variable. From May 31st to June 21st, one or two noted at intervals. July 27th and 28th, some Swallows about; rain and fog. Sept. 4th and 5th, flocks going N.W., wind N.W.; 16th to 19th, flocks passing (on 18th constantly) to N.E., E., and N.W., wind S.E. to N.E.; one or two on Sept. 21st and Oct. 1st; on 2nd to 4th Oct., large flocks at intervals going E., wind S.W. and N.E., light; 13th, one; 19th, one killed striking, fog.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--April 25th, one at 4.30 a.m. going N.W.; 29th and 30th, two or three going N.W. May 1st, a flock going S.W., and occasional Swallows going W. or N.W. until May 9th; on the 10th continuous flocks from 8 a.m. until noon, going N.W., wind light S.W., haze, and fog; 11th, flocks around ship, fog; 17th and 18th, two to twelve. July 7th, four; 29th, four going N.W. Sept. 21st, three going S.E.; 28th, twelve going S.W. Oct. 1st, a flock going S.W.; wind W.S.W., light.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--April 25th, three going N., wind light S.W.; 27th, a flock going N., wind N.E., light; 28th 29th, and 30th, flocks passing N. and N.E.; wind fresh, variable. May 1st, 2nd, 6th, 7th, and 10th, flocks seen passing N. or N.W., wind generally S.W. to S., but E. on 6th; on May 11th a "quantity of Swallows" are entered as passing N. at noon, wind S.S.W., light, hazy. Sept. 4th, two flocks going N.W., wind N.W., clear; 9th, continuous flocks going W. 6.30 a.m., wind S.W., clear; 20th, a flock going S.W.; 28th, three about ship. Nov. 4th, two at noon going S.W.; gale from S.W.

_Kish Light-ship._--May 5th, continuous flocks going N.W. 3 to 7 p.m., wind light N.W.; 11th, three seen; 13th, two.

_Rockabill._--April 20th, about two dozen going W. at noon; wind N.E., very light. The first arrival. May 12th, Swallows passing S.S.E. all day; 27th, Swallows going W., wind light N.E. July 1st, two breed here; 11th, one killed striking in night. Sept. 13th, Swallows all day collecting for departure; wind strong E.

_Copeland Island._--April 16th, two Swallows seen; wind E., light.

_Innishtrahull._--April 28th, one "Swallow (Martin)," wind light S.E.; first for season. Arrived in greater numbers afterwards. May 6th, several "Swallows (Swifts)" all day; remained until about Aug. 1st. June 25th, a number of Swallows. July 21st, one "Swallow (Martin)" struck glass 1 a.m.; not killed; wind N., fresh, gloomy. I never saw one at glass before.

_Dunree Head._--May 4th, flocks of Swallows arrived.

_Arranmore._--July 6th, one; wind strong N. Oct. 4th, six going S.W.; wind strong S.W.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--July, Swallows, twelve to twenty.

_Oyster Island, North._--April 17th, two flying about. May 12th, six ditto. Swallows have been flying about almost daily to date of sending schedule, July 15th.

_Clare Island._--May 20th, observed a number of Swallows; wind N.

_Tearaght._--May 10th, one; 12th, six; 13th, one; 28th, six. Seemed tired, and were not much on the wing while on the island.

_Skelligs._--Sept. 17th, one Swallow flying about. Oct. 5th, one. Remained about a week.

Martin.

_Dungarvan._--May 3rd, a few going N.

Swift.

_Dungarvan._--May 5th, three Swifts (wind strong N.W.) going N.W., flying high; 7th, two; 11th, five going N.W.; 14th, small scattered flocks going N.W.

Cuckoo.

_Dungarvan._--May 15th, heard for first time.

_Rockabill._--May 8th, one at 8 a.m.; rested one hour.

_Copeland Island._--April 16th, two Cuckoos heard on island; wind E., fresh.

_Rathlin Island._--May 1st, Cuckoo 8 a.m.; wind S.W., fresh.

_Innishtrahull._--May 11th, two at 8 a.m.; wind fresh S.E. None seen before since I joined this station. Cuckoos are very scarce visitors; this pair were on the island three or four days.

_Dunree Head._--May 1st, Cuckoo first heard here.

_Arranmore._--May 1st, two Cuckoos arrived on island; wind light W.

Pigeons.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Dec. 14th, forty Rock Pigeons going W.; five shot; wind S.S.W., strong.

_Howth Baily._--Sept. 30th, thirty-six Pigeons going S.; wind S.W., fresh.

_Rockabill._--July 26th, Pigeons going W.; remained one hour. Oct. 21st, Pigeons.

_Dunree Head._--Aug. 27th to 31st, flocks of Pigeons going N.

_Arranmore._--June 20th, flocks of Rock Pigeons all day, remaining. Oct. 8th, fifteen Wild Pigeons remain on island.

_Clare Island._--May 10th, a number of Pigeons building in the cliffs and caves round Island. These birds are of a bluish colour, and green round the neck. Aug. 31st, wild Pigeons in the caves. Sept. 30th, about a dozen Pigeons going N.

_Straw Island._--Dec. 22nd, four going N.E.; wind strong W.

_Tearaght._--Jan. 15th, fifteen Rock Pigeons still on island. April 7th, one. May 6th, one; 11th, two; 19th, one; none after this date. Oct. 26th, one. Nov. 12th, three; 24th, fifty, which are on island up to present (Jan. 15th, 1885).

_Dursey Island._--Wild Pigeon, two to eight at intervals from May 8th to July 10th.

Grouse.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--July 11th, one at 7 a.m.; wind light S., clear. Caught the day after it was seen, nearly dead.

_Clare Island._--June 15th, a number of Grouse on the highest hill on the island; saw a number of young Grouse also. Aug. 20th, large flocks seen in mountainous part of island. [Probably resident, R. M. B.]

Golden Plover.

_Fastnet._--Sept. 15th, two "Grey Plover" killed at midnight, wind E.N.E., fresh, rainy, and thick; 18th, 19th, and 20th, one to three seen all day, foggy.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--June 5th, one going S. Seldom seen at this time of year.

_Copeland Island._--Golden and Grey Plover from October to April are seen in flocks occasionally.

_Rathlin Island._--March 23rd, flocks at noon on island. Sept. 9th, eight all day, remain; 28th, two. Oct. 6th, two. Nov. 3rd, thirty on island. Dec. 14th, twenty-three ditto.

_Tory Island._--fan. 20th, six "Grey" Plover. Feb. 5th, five going S.W.

_Arranmore._--Oct. 10th, eighteen "Grey" Plover arrived on island Nov. 8th, twenty; they remain all the winter.

"Dotterel."

_Rathlin Island._--Nov. 9th, two "Dotterel" at noon going N.; wind W., fresh.

Green Plover.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Dec. 10th, large flocks all day going N.; wind S.W., strong; twenty shot.

_Dungarvan._--Oct. 3rd, large flock of Lapwing going N.W.; wind N.W., light. Dec. 6th, large flock.

_Rockabill._--May 27th, Lapwing going N. Nov. 16th, Lapwing. Dec. 29th, Lapwing going S. 9 a.m.; wind light S.

_South Maidens._--April 23rd, several Lapwings over lighthouse 10 p.m.; did not strike. Sept. 12th, one killed against glass in night.

_Rathlin Island._--May 31st, two going S.W. Aug. 21st., two. Sept. 13th, four. Oct. 21st, "Peewit."

_Innishtrahull._--Feb. 14th, four, going N.E., wind S.E.; 20th, four seen.

_Tory Island._--Jan. 20th, two Lapwings.; 21st, seven going S.E. Feb. 27th, four in fields.

_Arranmore._--Nov. 26th, one Lapwing; wind S.E., strong.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--March 17th, twelve Green Plover on island; calm, clear.

Turnstone.

_Dungarvan._--March 23rd, two. April 13th, fourteen flying up bay.

"Sand Larks."

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--May 30th, one Sand Lark going N.E. Aug. 22nd, five Sand Larks. Nov. 1st, one "Common Sandpiper" going N.E.; 21st, one "Sea Lark."

_Rockabill._--July 6th, "Sand Larks" at noon.

_South Maidens._--Sept. 12th, about twelve "Sand Larks" going S.W. 10 p.m.; wind N.W., foggy. Oct. 20th, twenty-six in vicinity; 21st, six on rock up to 29th. "During Oct. there was a rush of Sand Larks to this rock coming from the direction of Scotland."

_Rathlin Island._--Oct. 15th, one caught 11 p.m.; fog, wind light N.W.

_Innishtrahull._--May 8th, several "Sand Larks" seen frequently; build near lighthouse.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--March 6th, forty "Sand Larks" on island. Always seen on rocks; six shot.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--June 29th, fifty at 11 a.m.; wind S.W., light.

_Straw Island._--March 11th, forty "Sand Larks" going E.; 15th, a large flock (one remained on island). Dec. 11th, thirty going N.W.; wind strong N.

Seapie.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Oct. 7th, seven going N.

_Dungarvan._--June 6th, about fifty going N.W.; scarce here during summer months; 12th, large flocks; 18th, small flocks flying into bay.

_Copeland Island._--Jan. 12th, Oystercatchers in two large flocks (150 to 200); remained some months.

_South Maidens._--Aug. 23rd and 24th, large flocks of Seapies in vicinity.

_Rathlin Island._--Aug. 30th, seven Seapies at noon, going N. Oct. 30th, two Oystercatchers.

_Innishtrahull._--May 20th, twelve Seapies; a pair breed on some outlying rocks.

_Tory Island._--Feb. 19th, one Oystercatcher on rocks.

_Arranmore._--May 26th, six Seapies arrived to breed on rocks.

_Oyster Island, North._--March 24th, about forty on strand; wind light, S.E.

_Arran Island, North._--Aug. 20th, one killed striking, 1 a.m.; wind W., light, foggy. Sept. 5th, one. Oct. 1st, forty.

_Straw Island._--Feb. 6th and 7th, ten to twenty; generally remain during day and leave in evening for the large island of Arran. Nov. 22nd, forty; remained on island.

_Tearaght._--Feb. 3rd, one, first seen; 27th, two. A couple breed here every summer. Aug. 19th, five; usual number two. Last seen on Sept. 17th (two).

_Valencia._--Sept. 5th, 6th, and Oct. 23rd, one to five.

_Skelligs._--Aug. 23rd, two feeding on the rock.

Redshank.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--Aug. 31st, four Redshanks.

_Tuskar Rock._--May 18th, twelve Redshanks on rock.

_Rathlin Island._--Nov. 10th, one Redshank on the island.

_Tory Island._--Jan. 29th, one Redshank going W.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--March, twenty Redshanks on island; seen on rocks in flocks.

_Broadhaven._--July 31st, a flock of Redshanks going E.

_Arran Island, North._--Sept. 5th, twelve Redshanks. Dec. 1st, twelve.

"Greenshank."

_Dungarvan._--Nov. 4th, fourteen Greenshanks going N.E., rain and mist; wind fresh, S.W.

Heron.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Oct. 23rd, two going N.; wind S.E. One shot.

_Dungarvan._--July 6th, five; 11th, three; 14th, six. All in morning, and apparently young birds, going W and S.W. Aug. 27th, five.

_Tuskar Rock._--Sept. 19th, one alighted on rock.

_Howth Baily._--Oct. 10th, one "Crane" going N.E., wind N., light; 12th, two going S.W., wind N., light.

_Rockabill._--Nov. 16th, one Crane. Dec. 5th, one.

_Rathlin Island._--Aug. 20th, one Heron going E. Nov. 7th, one going E.

_Innishtrahull._--April 1st, one "Crane" (Heron); wind fresh, S.W. Seldom seen here.

_Tory Island._--Jan. 21st, one common Heron at marsh.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--Sept. 27th, two "Cranes" going S.E.; wind S.W., strong.

_Clare Island._--April 6th, a "Crane" on a lake in island.

_Tearaght._--Sept. 2nd, one going E., wind fresh; 11th, three going N.W., wind E.

_Valencia._--Sept. 16th, one seen.

_Skelligs_.--Sept. 5th and 6th, one and two flying E.

Whimbrel and Curlew.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--April 25th, 11 p.m., Whimbrel all around light; wind E., strong, rain and fog. I never saw such a rush of these birds before. Dec. 20th, sixty to hundred all day; wind N.W., strong. Two shot.

_Dungarvan._---April 23rd, two large flocks of Whimbrel going N.W., flying wild and excited, wind S., fresh; 24th, small flocks all day going N.W.; also on 26th and 27th. On 28th great numbers of Curlew are entered, going S.E. and S.; wind N.E., light. May 5th, great numbers of Whimbrel all day going W. and N.W.; wind N.W. Never so numerous in this locality. May 14th, small flocks all day going N.W. June 25th, twenty Curlews going N.W., scarce all the spring; 30th, vast numbers of Curlew arriving in great numbers and going N.W. all day; wind N.W., fresh. July 10th, large flocks going N.W.; 28th, large flock.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--April 19th, flocks of Whimbrel going N.E., high over ship at 11 p.m.; wind light, N.E. May 1st, six going N.W.; wind S.W., fresh. Aug. 24th and Sept. 11th, two going N.E.

_Tuskar Rock._--April 6th, two Curlews going E. May 10th, seven going N., wind fresh S.S.W.; 17th, one on rock all day, apparently tired; 28th, one young Curlew (Whimbrel?) killed striking. Sept. 5th, two going N.W.; wind N.W.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--July 27th, one Curlew going N.W.

_Howth Baily._--Nov. 10th, twenty-three in fields; 16th, flocks.

_Rockabill._--March 14th, Curlews about the light at night; one killed striking; wind S.E., misty. May 26th, Curlews going W., wind N.E., light; 28th, ditto. July 9th, "May-birds" going W. Sept. 1st, Curlews seen; remaining.

_South Maidens._--April 23rd, several Curlews over lighthouse, 10 p.m.; did not strike. Aug. 21st, nine going S.; 23rd and 24th, eight and twenty going S.W. and E.

_Rathlin Island._--April 4th, Curlews heard at night; 9th, two. May 23rd, "May-birds" on the island. Nov. 13th, fifteen going S.W.; wind N.W., light.

_Innishtrahull._--Feb. 28th, flock of Curlews; remained till end of August. May 8th, flocks of about twenty young Curlews all day. "They are commonly called May-birds."

_Tory Island._--Jan. 29th, one "Jack Curlew" going S.W. Feb. 27th, five Curlews in field. March 2nd, seven going S.

_Arranmore._--Oct. 13th, fourteen Curlews going N.W.; wind N.W., strong.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--March, ten to twenty Curlews frequent this island.

_Killybegs._--Sept. 14th, several flocks of Curlews alighted, twelve to twenty in each; wind light, E. Dec. 27th, four flying about.

_Oyster Island, North._--April 1st, four Curlews came from N.W. and alighted on island.

_Broadhaven._--May 1st, several flocks of "May-birds" going N.W.; seen up to May 31st.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--April 15th, Whimbrel at midnight, apparently flying N.; wind N., light. July 14th, eleven Curlews, 9 a.m., wind S.E., strong, going W. Aug. 5th, eighteen, at 9 a.m., going N.W., flying high; wind light, S.E. Sept. 22nd, nine alighted; wind strong, N.W. Oct. 6th, seventeen going S., wind light, S.E.; 23rd, eleven alighted.

_Clare Island._--Sept. 6th, large flocks of Curlews over the fields.

_Arran Island, North._--Aug. 22nd, one Curlew killed striking; wind light, W., foggy. Oct. 1st, twenty.

_Straw Island._--April 23rd, fifteen Curlews going N. Nov. 23rd, thirty going N.E.; wind S. Dec. 15th, twenty going S.

_Tearaght._--March 4th, one Curlew; remained about a fortnight. Sept. 5th, one going E.; one or two afterwards on several other dates. One female shot Nov. 17th. Sept. 18th, one Whimbrel flying about island.

_Valencia._--Sept. 5th, twenty Curlews; always here.

_Skelligs._--Aug. 9th to 23rd, a few Curlews heard and seen.

_Dursey Island._--Curlews, four to twelve, April 20th to May 12th, at intervals, going W. or N.W.

Woodcock.

_Fastnet._--Nov. 14th, five about lantern. Two killed striking; wind N.E., fresh, misty.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Dec. 2nd, two Woodcocks; one shot.

_Coningbeg Light-skip._--May 26th, one killed striking.

_Tuskar Rock._--March 4th, one went W.; wind strong, N.E.

_Howth Baily._--Oct. 9th, one killed striking, 5 a.m.; wind N.W., light, rain.

_Rockabill._--Nov. 14th, 8 p.m., one killed striking; wind E., light, gloomy.

_South Maidens._--Feb. 15th, one killed against glass, 3 a.m.; wind strong, N., snow, weather thick. March 25th, one on rock at 5 a.m.; remained two days, went S.W.; weather clear, calm.

_Rathlin Island._--Dec. 29th, three going S.; wind E., fresh.

_Tory Island._--Jan. 30th, one Woodcock.

_Arranmore._--Dec. 10th, one Woodcock going S.E.; wind W., light.

_Clare Island._--July, several Woodcocks; the summer being dry, they are more numerous than other years. Aug. 25th, Woodcocks seen.

_Slyne Head, North._--Oct. 13th, one killed striking, 3 a.m.

_Arran Island, North._--Nov. 3rd, one on island; wind S., strong.

_Skelligs._--Nov. 10th, one found killed by a Hawk; 12th, one seen.

Snipe.

_Fastnet._--Sept. 15th, one "Jack Snipe" killed striking at midnight, rainy and thick; wind E.N.E., fresh.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Dec. 2nd, ten Snipes; five shot.

_Tuskar Rock._--March 4th, one Snipe found dead; wind strong, N.E.

_Rockabill._--Nov. 14th, 8 p.m., one killed striking; wind E., light, gloomy. A Woodcock also killed.

_Rathlin Island._--Dec. 8th, one Jack Snipe; "at all times." 10th, Snipes numerous.

_Innishtrahull._--March 17th, one Jack Snipe. Snipe scarce this season.

_Tory Island._--Jan. 20th, four resting on island. Feb. 27th, two in fields.

_Arranmore._--Dec. 9th, eight Snipe; wind S.E., strong.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--March, two to six frequent marsh.

_Broadhaven._--Oct. 21st, two "flocks" going S.W.; they generally stay about station.

_Arran Island, North._--Nov. 29th, one going S.; wind S., light.

_Tearaght._--Feb. 23rd, one. March 4th, one; 17th, one. Not observed after this date.

Corn Crake.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Dec. 20th, one at 1 p.m.; wind N.W., strong. I shot this bird in a wood. It is strange to see it at this time of year.

_Dungarvan._--April 22nd, one heard; first time. May 10th, one heard.

_Tuskar Rock._--March 28th, one caught on rock at noon; wind moderate, E. May 25th, one alighted on rock a few minutes, going N.W.; wind E.; drizzle, misty.

_Rockabill._--May 8th, one [leg and wing forwarded.--R. M. B.] 27th, caught two in night; wind light, S., misty.

_Rathlin Island._--May 1st, Corn Crake, 8 a.m.; wind S.W., fresh.

_Arranmore._ June 8th, two Corn Crakes arrived; wind E., light.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--July 30th, one on island; seldom seen.

Geese.

_Tuskar Rock._--Oct. 16th, one "Brent Goose" shot. The first ever seen by me here.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--Dec. 27th, a flock going S.; wind light, S.

_Howth Baily._--Aug. 30th, sixty-seven Barnacles going W. at 2 p.m.; wind S.W., light. Sept. 5th, thirteen going W.; wind N.W., fresh.

_Rockabill._--Oct. 21st, Barnacles going N., 11 a.m.; wind S. Dec. 29th, Wild Geese going S., 9 a.m.; wind light, S.

_Copeland Island._--Feb. 3rd, eight Wild Geese.

_Rathlin Island._--Aug. 23rd, nine Wild Geese going N.W.; Nov. 16th, a flock going S.; wind S.E., light.

_Innishtrahull._--April 1st to 10th, several flocks of Barnacles and Wild Geese going N.; 18th, flocks of Barnacles going N.E. May 4th, one Barnacle.

_Dunree Head._--Jan. 12th, flock of Wild Geese going N.; wind N.W., strong. Feb. 10th and 16th, flock of Barnacles, about sixty, going N.; wind N., strong both days. Barnacles frequent a place called Inch, nine miles distant. Oct. 16th, flocks of Wild Geese; 20th to 27th and Nov. 4th, ditto; 16th to 24th and 26th, flocks of Barnacles.

_Tory Island._--Feb. 5th, three Barnacles going S. March 17th, Wild Geese going W., wind S.W., fresh; 26th, six Barnacles going E.; wind S.E., light.

_Arranmore._--March 26th, three flocks left on this date. Oct. 20th, one flock of Barnacles arrived on island, wind S.E., strong; 23rd, another flock, wind N.E., strong; they remain all the winter. Dec. 21st, twenty-four going N.E.; wind E., light.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--Nov. 7th, nine; 9th, eleven; 11th, forty, in each case going S.E., wind N. Eleven rested on island; shot four of them.

_Oyster Island, North._--March 17th, forty going N.W., alighted; wind strong, S. April 1st, fourteen flying S.E.; wind S., light.

_Broadhaven._--Oct. 1st, six dozen Wild Geese going W.; wind W., strong.

_Eagle Island, East._--Nov. 20th, about eighty Barnacles going N.E.; wind strong, N.W. I only saw one flock this autumn. At Killybegs I very frequently saw flocks of Wild Geese passing overhead in autumn. Perhaps this island is out of their track, being more to west.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--April 5th, twenty Wild Geese going N.W.; wind light, E.

_Blacksod._--Nov. 3rd, twenty-four Wild Geese, and seen during month at intervals. Dec. 27th, some seen.

_Clare Island._--Nov. 13th, about two dozen Wild Geese going N.W.; wind light, E.

_Slyne Head, North._--Nov. 4th, Barnacles, about twenty.

_Arran Island, North._--Oct. '24th, one Wild Goose going N.W. Nov. 10th, one shot.

_Straw Island._--Dec. 18th, six Wild Geese going N.; wind strong, N.W.

_Tearaght._--Oct. 11th, two going N.W.; wind strong, N.E.

_Valencia._--Oct. 15th, twelve going S.E.

Ducks.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Dec. 2nd, thirty Ducks; three shot.

_Dungarvan._--May 13th, one Wild Duck going E.; rare so late in season. June 26th, two. July 24th, two. Oct. 14th and 15th, large flocks of "golden-headed Widgeon" in Bay; wind light, N. Nov. 3rd, large flocks of "common Wild Ducks" flying out to sea, calm.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--May 5th, eleven Wild Ducks going W.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--Feb. 3rd, two flocks flying N.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--Nov. 16th, a flock going S.W.; wind light, S.E.

_Kish Light-ship._--May 23rd, seven going N.W., high; wind N.E. June 20th, two grey Wild Ducks in water.

_Rockabill._--Dec. 4th, twenty Wild Ducks going W. at noon, wind S.W., light; 19th, Wild Ducks about light, wind S.W., stormy, with rain; one killed striking, 2 a.m.

_Copeland Island._--Jan. 20th, large flocks of Teals and Ducks; they appear to resort Mew and Copeland Islands from November to March, when they leave and are not seen again.

_Rathlin Island._--May 25th, five going N.W., wind S.E., light; 28th, two going S.E., wind S.E. Aug. 26th, six going N.W. Sept. 7th, two flocks of Ducks going S.; wind N.W., light. Dec. 7th, Wild Ducks at all times, remain all the year; 12th, five "Shelldrakes" going S., wind W., light.

_Dunree Head._--Jan. 20th, flocks going N.; wind W. They frequent a place called Inch, nine miles distant. Dec. 24th, 27th, 29th, 30th, large flocks about.

_Tory Island._--March 2nd, two Wild Ducks.

_Arranmore._--Sept. 4th, one Wild Duck on a lake in island.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--July 9th, three going E.; seldom seen.

_Clare Island._--April 6th, three Wild Ducks on a lake in island.

_Straw Island._--Feb. 26th, four going S.W., foggy. Nov. 3rd, twenty-two going S.; wind W., strong. Dec. 1st, six "Shelldrakes" going N.E.; wind W., strong.

Merganser.

_Dungarvan._--May 6th, two at 5 a.m. going E. Dec. 9th, five feeding in bay.

_Oyster Island, North._--Feb. 6th, four from N.E. alighted in river; wind S.E., strong. March 18th, one in river.

"Grebe."

_Innishtrahull._--May 3rd, one Grebe, 2 p.m.; wind high, W.

Great Northern Diver.

_Fastnet._--May 9th, one Northern Diver going N.; wind W.S.W.

_Dungarvan._--Sept. 25th, one Great Northern Diver feeding, wind S.W., strong; 26th, three. Nov. 13th, three.

_Howth Baily._--Oct. 12th, one swimming on bay; wind N., light.

_Clare Island._--During October a few pairs about the rocks.

_Straw Island._--Nov. 28th, two going S., calm.

Guillemot.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--April 20th, commence to build about this date.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--Aug. 29th, Sept. 2nd and 3rd, large flocks of "Murs," apparently after fish. Nov. 12th, a few; 21st, small flock. Dec. 28th and 29th, large flocks of "Puffins or Murs" going S.E.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--April 22nd, a great quantity of "Murs" going N.; wind S., fresh.

_Rathlin Island._--May 26th, continuous flocks going N.W. all day; wind S.E., light. Aug. 22nd, Guillemots leaving island.

_Dunree Head._--April, Guillemots arrived. On water all day during month.

_Arranmore._--May 22nd, two Guillemots.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--June 7th, Guillemots about rock all day. In about a week they began to come up.

_Tearaght._--Jan. 28th, Guillemots arrived. Feb. 24th, came on rock. Began to leave about 20th July; all gone by Aug. 5th. Jan. 12th, 1885, one diving. "I think it should be noted in the Annual Report that it is some time during the night that these birds come on the rock this time of the year, and as the morning twilight fades they disappear one after another."

_Skelligs._--Feb. 5th, Guillemots first appeared on rock. April 12th, continuous flocks. July 20th, noticed young fledged Guillemots leaving rock. Aug. 5th, all left with one or two exceptions. Dec. 22nd, one Guillemot fishing.

"Little Auk or Rotche."

_Tearaght._--Dec. 21st, two. Jan. 9th, one diving among the young Razorbills.

Puffin.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--April 20th, commence to build about this date. May 20th, hundreds of Puffins; 28th, ditto.

_Dungarvan._--July 5th, 12th, 25th, and 31st, numbers all day in bay feeding.