Chapter VI: Part 6

Arran Island, N., Rec'd. in flesh, Wryneck, Killed striking, 2.30 A.M.,
Oct. 6.
Tuskar, " Turtle Dove, Shot, May 12
" Leg and wing, Corncrake, Caught at lantern, Sept. 23.
Fastnet, " Water Rail, Found dead on rock, Oct. 28.
Tuskar, Rec'd. in flesh, " Caught at lantern, Oct. 26.
Rathlin O'Birne, " Water Hen, Killed striking, Oct. 28.
Rockabill, Leg and wing, Jack Snipe, " Sept. 28.
Rathlin O'Birne, " Snipe, " Dec. 12.
Coningbeg Lt.-ship, " Com. Sandpiper, Found dead on deck, May 17.
" " " Curlew Sandpiper, Killed striking, May 31.
" " " " " Aug. 12.
Rockabill, " " " Oct. 28.
Rathlin O'Birne, " Purple Sandpiper, " Nov. 3.
Eagle Island, E., " " Shot, April 7.
" " Wing, Turnstone, " April 7.
Blackrock, Mayo, Leg and wing, " Found dead, Nov. 17.
Eagle Island, E., Rec'd. in flesh, Stormy Petrel, Caught at lantern, May 24.
Eagle Island, W., Leg and wing, Fork-tailed Petrel Caught at lantern,
second week in
October.

List of Birds Noticed.

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Hawks, 127 Golden-crested Wren, 140
Owls, 128 Wren, 140
Pied Flycatcher, 128 Blue Tit, 140
Missel Thrush, 128 Wagtails, 140
Thrush, 129 Rock Pipit and Titlark, 141
Redwing, 131 Skylark, 142
Fieldfare, 132 Snow Bunting, 144
Blackbird, 133 Common Bunting, 145
Ring Ouzel, 135 Reed Bunting, 145
Hedge Sparrow, 135 Yellow Hammer, 145
Robin, 135 Chaffinch, 145
Redstart, 135 Sparrow, 146
Black Redstart, 135 Greenfinch, 147
Stonechat, 136 Goldfinch, 147
Whinchat, 136 Redpole, 147
Wheatear, 136 Linnets, 147
Reed Warbler, 137 Starling, 148
Sedge Warbler, 138 Chough, 151
Grasshopper Warbler, 138 Raven, 152
Whitethroat, 138 Hooded Crow, 152
Blackcap, 139 Rook, 152
Chiffchaff, 139 Jackdaw, 153
Willow Wren, 139 Magpie, 153

List of Birds Noticed--_continued_.

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Swallow, 153 Greenshank, 162
Martins, 155 Curlew, 162
Swift, 155 Whimbrel, 163
Nightjar, 155 Terns, 163
Cuckoo, 155 Gulls, 164
Wryneck, 155 Manx Shearwater, 165
"Hoopoe," 155 Fork-tailed Petrel, 166
Pigeons, 156 Stormy Petrel, 166
Turtle Dove, 156 Razorbill, 166
"Partridge," 157 Guillemot, 167
Corncrake, 157 Little Auk, 167
Water Rail, 157 Puffin, 168
Water Hen, 157 Great Northern Diver, 168
Golden Plover, 157 Cormorant, 169
Green Plover, 158 Gannet, 170
Sea Pie, 159 Heron, 171
Grey Phalarope, 159 Geese, 171
Woodcock, 159 Ducks, 173
Snipe, 160 "Merganser," 173
"Sea Larks," etc. 161 Birds not identified, 174
Redshank, 162 Bats, 174

Hawks.

_Fastnet._--April 17th, two going N.; September 10th, two Hawks alighted 6 A.M. 23d, one at 7 A.M. killed a Titlark.

_Mine Head._--February 23d, Peregrine Falcon seen to-day, first time since November; April 10th, hatching on cliff; 19th, eggs taken. More were laid and hatching re-commenced. August 16th, one Kestrel; October 29th, one shot. [Wing received.] A pair occasionally during winter.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--November 6th, one Sparrowhawk passed N.E.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--September 4th, one Sparrowhawk on deck 10 A.M. hazy.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--November 28th, one Sparrowhawk going N.W. December 15th, one.

_Rockabill._--February 8th, one Sparrowhawk at noon. March 22d, a Kestrel; May 23d, Hawks seen; June 30th, one seen; July 22d, one.

_Copeland (Mew) Island._--May 21st, a Hawk at 6 P.M.

_Rathlin Island._--June 10th, a Peregrine hovering.

_Innishtrahull._--April 6th and 7th, one or two about island; wind strong N.W. and S.W. April 30th, two on island; October 6th and 7th, November 19th and 25th, December 6th and 13th, one or two noticed.

_Arranmore._--April 22d, two Peregrines; 28th, four Sparrowhawks; June 25th, nine Sparrowhawks about station.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--September 18th, one Sparrowhawk, 10 A.M., on island.

_Eagle Island, E._--April 2d, a small Brown Hawk; October 6th and 31st, one large Hawk; December 29th, a small Hawk.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--January 22d, one Falcon, 10 A.M., on rock; March 16th, a Sparrowhawk about rock; 22d, two Falcons soaring; April 16th, one; September 22d, one young Falcon about rock, carrying away head and intestines of a fish, and chased by a Royal Gull; October 3d, Kestrel, chasing Snow Buntings, one of which flew into the kitchen; October 4th, two Falcons; November 1st, one shot, when about to capture pet pigeon.

_Arran Island, N._--June 28th, a Hawk seen; July 25th, one; August 12th and September, two.

_Tearaght._--May 25th, a very large Hawk, of a brownish colour, remained on island up to July.

_Skelligs._--August 28th, pair of Peregrines last seen; October 1st, first appearance since August; left on 2d; November 20th, two.

Owls.

_Mine Head._--July 25th, one flying about 9 P.M.; August 13th, one at 9 P.M.

_Rockabill._--July 22d, "5 P.M.," one seen.

_Innishtrahull._--A White Owl [? Snowy Owl.--R. M. B.] was seen on west point of island by islanders on 16th January; March 16th, one "Short-eared Owl" on island.

Pied Flycatcher (_Muscicapa atricapilla_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--October 5th, one killed striking at 4 A.M. wind S.E., misty. [Wing and leg received; erroneously entered as "Goldcrest" in schedule. This is the third specimen killed in Ireland.]

_Tearaght._--September 21st, 8 P.M., one caught at lantern. [Leg and wing received. The second Irish specimen.]

Missel Thrush (_Turdus viscivorus_, Linn.).

_Mine Head._--They leave here in summer.

_Tuskar._--[October, leg and wing received without date.]

Thrush (_Turdus musicus_, Linn.).

[No doubt frequently confounded with Redwing.]

_Fastnet._--October 18th and 19th, continuous flocks from 10 P.M. on 18th to 9 A.M. on 19th, coming from S.E., going N.W., flying high; wind E.N.E., then E. Less flocks passed when wind changed. 22d, numbers from 1 A.M. to 5 A.M. about the light; rain.

_Mine Head._--February 8th, one killed striking. [Leg and wing received.]

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--June 2d. [Received leg and wing of Thrush.]

_Tuskar Rock._--January 25th and 26th, 2 to 3 A.M., Thrushes, Larks, and Starling; some struck, none killed; clear sky, wind light W. February 9th, flocks of Thrushes passed W. 3 P.M.; 27th and 28th, Thrushes, Blackbirds, Larks, and Starlings passed N.W.; wind strong E.; rain, fog, snow. Migration during night, and on morning of 28th to 10 A.M. Constantly striking, and "countless numbers" killed and disabled. March 13th, small flocks 10 to 11 A.M. passed N.W.; September 29th, one killed striking at midnight. From October 16th to 23d Thrushes killed striking every night, except 22d, from thirty-three on the 16th to two on the 21st; they were accompanied by Blackbirds and Starling, but most Thrushes were killed. The wind was strong from E. and N. Numbers were round the lantern. On 22d, at noon, there were many on the rock; 26th, four killed striking; 30th, three. November 7th, one found killed; 25th, one killed striking.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--January 25th, several about lantern to midnight; wind light, hazy. February 11th, three killed striking; 21st, several Thrushes, with Starling, striking at midnight; six dead on deck; several killed; 27th and 28th, several Thrushes during night killed against lantern; wind strong S.E. March 2d, several flocks, 2 P.M., going W.; 13th, 2 A.M., about lantern at night; 14th, do.; 20th, 1.30 A.M. to 6 A.M., about lantern; fog. March 27th, Thrushes about lantern; rain. October 7th, midnight, Thrushes about lantern, none killed; fog; wind light S.W. 18th, 9 A.M. to noon, several going N.W. 19th, 9 P.M. to midnight, about lantern, one killed striking; wind fresh N.E., showery; 22d to 28th, numbers passed, mostly at night; wind fresh from E. 31st, eight killed striking, passing at night with Blackbirds; wind fresh S.; rain.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--February 11th, hundreds of Larks, Thrushes, and Stares about lantern; about two dozen killed. 27th and 28th, several Thrushes during day about ship; wind strong S.S.E. March 1st, four caught on board; 18th, six killed striking; 25th and 27th, great quantity of Larks, Thrushes, and "Stares" about ship at night; wind fresh S.W.; hazy, rain; three Thrushes killed, numbers fell overboard. April 3d, several about lantern. September 14th, several about lantern at midnight; 21st, do. October 8th, at 2 A.M., and on 9th, some at noon, going N.W.; 17th, some at 7 A.M., going N.W.; 30th, about lantern at midnight, four killed striking. November 22d, two killed striking at midnight; misty, rain.

_Kish Light-ship._--March 1st, several about ship all day; 2d, do.; caught one.

_Rockabill._--January 30th, Thrushes at night, striking; several killed. February 26th, 27th, 28th, Thrushes striking at night; numbers killed; mist, rain, snow; wind S.E., fresh. March 14th, Thrushes passing; 22d, about lantern at night. July 15th, a "Mountain Thrush," 7.30 A.M. September 25th, one on rock. October 2d, 2 A.M., about light, with Skylarks; 7th, 3 A.M., a number about light; about twelve killed striking; wind light N., fog. [Leg and wing of Thrush received.] 28th, 10 P.M., a number about light, with Blackbirds, Redwings, Chaffinches, Greenfinches, etc.; some killed; gloomy; wind S.E., strong. (See under the various species.)

_South Maidens._--February 20th, one caught on balcony at 1 A.M., and one found dead. April 20th, one killed striking, 9 P.M. October 4th, some on balcony during night; 5th, several killed against glass up to midnight.

_Innishtrahull._--January 17th, one on island. February 22d, one killed striking, 4 A.M. wind N., fresh, misty. September 26th, one striking. October 4th, a great number of Thrushes and Larks about lantern, striking S.W. side; wind strong S.E., hazy. 5th, one; 12th and 15th, one or two striking, 11 P.M.

_Tory Island._--March 17th, four killed striking.

_Arranmore._--June 18th, two about station. December 21st, Blackbirds and Thrushes all day; snow showers.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--September 6th, three on island; wind light N.E.; first seen. December 18th to 23d, flocks of Starling, Thrushes, and Fieldfare during snow (see under Fieldfare). December 25th, fifteen at midnight; wind strong W.; four killed striking. [Leg and wing of one received.]

_Killybegs._--November 8th, two; wind fresh S.W. December 16th, three; 18th, about twenty, with Blackbirds, Larks, and flocks of Starling; wind light, snow.

_Slyne Head, S._--October 18th, twelve Thrushes, first seen this winter; wind strong N.E. December 17th, numbers of Blackbirds and Thrushes; 18th, great numbers of Starlings, Thrushes, Blackbirds, Larks, Linnets, and Chaffinches on island while snow lasted; wind strong N.E., snow.

_Arran Island, N._--January 6th, two. November 25th, one. December 18th to 21st, flocks with Fieldfares, Blackbirds, and Starling.

_Tearaght._--October 17th, a few. November 14th, a great many arrived. 18th, Thrushes in thousands; also a great number of Starling and Skylarks; snow appears heavy on shore. 24th, a great number left.

_Skelligs._--October 2d, several. November 15th, five "Mountain Thrush."

Redwing (_Turdus iliacus_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--October 22d, numbers, 1 A.M. to 5 P.M., about light; one killed striking; rain, wind E.N.E.

_Mine Head._--October 17th, one. Plentiful up to date, 20th January 1887.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--October 23d, several Thrushes, 7 to 12 P.M., round light; 26th, several Thrushes round light; six killed striking. [Leg and wing of Redwing received.--R. M. B.] 26th to 30th, several with Blackbirds, Larks, and Starling round light at night; wind E. or S.E., strong gloomy rain.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--April 20th, three Mountain Thrushes going N., rested awhile on ship; light haze. October 30th, Mountain Thrushes passing 8 P.M. to 3 A.M. on 31st with Starlings, one struck going N.; showery; wind fresh S.

_Rockabill._--October 28th, 10 P.M., Redwing about lantern, with Thrushes, Blackbirds, etc.; wind strong S.E., gloomy. [Leg and wing of Redwing received.] December 14th, one on rock; stormy, wind E.

_Tearaght._--March 3d, a great number of Reel wings and Blackbirds on island; 25th, last of Redwings and Blackbirds seen to-day. October 6th, several seen.

Fieldfare (_Turdus pilaris_, Linn.).

_Mine Head._--A few occasionally, from 19th October to date, January 20th, 1887.

_Tuskar Rock._--October 30th, one killed against glass.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--November 26th, Fieldfare dead on deck. [Leg and wing received.]

_Rockabill._--October 24th, Fieldfares at 11 P.M. about light; several killed; wind N., strong, gloomy. [Leg and wing received.] December 17th, two, 3 P.M., going W.; wind N., fresh.

_Innishtrahull._--October 27th, one killed striking, 11 P.M.; wind strong S.E., overcast. [Leg and wing of Fieldfare received.] December 18th to 20th, "a most extraordinary rush of Fieldfares; wind N., very stormy, with heavy snow showers. They all apparently came from Scotch coast. I never saw such a rush; the oldest people on island never saw the like. A great number left on 21st; not one to be seen after 23d." [None are entered as killed striking.]

_Arranmore._--December 21st, eight Fieldfares; snow showers; also Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Starling.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--Immense flocks of birds passed here, from December 18th to 23d, their flight being always to the W., Starlings, Thrushes, and Fieldfares. [There is no land W. of Rathlin O'Birne but America.--R. M. B.]

_Eagle Island, E._--December 17th, large flock at daylight on island; wind fresh N.; 19th, about one hundred on island, 10 A.M. wind fresh N.

_Arran Island, N._--December 18th to 21st, flocks with Thrushes, Blackbirds, etc.

_Tearaght._--November 18th, a large flock on island (snow on shore); 24th, left island.

Blackbird (_Turdus merula_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--October 18th and 19th, from 10 P.M. on 18th to 9 A.M. on 19th, continuous flocks with Thrushes coming from S.E., going N. and N.W.; wind E.N.E. to E. 22d, numbers, 1 A.M. to 5 A.M., about light; wind E.N.E., rain; one killed striking (female). 23d, two males captured on rock after night; wind light E., hazy. 24th, one on rock. 25th, one disabled. Blackbirds leave in summer.

_Mine Head._--October 2d, one found killed at base of lighthouse. [Wing and leg of female Blackbird received.] 19th, one. 29th, one found injured in garden in morning. [Leg and wing received.] A few seen occasionally afterwards.

_Dungarvan._--October 26th, one struck 10 P.M. misty.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--October 23d, several round light, 7 P.M. to midnight; wind E., strong, clear. [Leg and wing received.--R. M. B.] 26th to 30th, several round light at night, with Thrushes, Larks, and Starling.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--December 5th, one alighted on ship, flew N.W. December 16th, two going N.W.; wind light E.

_Tuskar Rock._--February 27th and 28th, numbers passing N.W. at night, with Thrushes, Larks, and Starling; wind E., strong; rain, fog, snow (see Thrush); many killed. March 13th, 2 to 5 A.M., ten killed striking; clear, wind E.; most of Blackbird killed were females. September 24th, 11 P.M., one killed striking. October 18th to 21st, one to three killed striking each night; numbers around light, with Thrushes and Starling. 22d, Blackbirds on rock at noon. 23d, two killed striking. 24th, small numbers on rock. 25th, one killed striking. 26th, eleven hen and five cock Blackbirds killed striking. 30th, five; during this October rush the wind was strong from N. to E., and Thrushes, Starlings, and on 26th, Larks accompanied the Blackbirds. November 8th and 9th, one seen. 14th, fourteen passed N.W. Two and three noted 21st and 25th. December 5th, eight at lantern 6 A.M. 6th, flocks passed N.W. at 8 A.M.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--February 27th and 28th, several about lantern; many killed striking. (See under Thrush and Starling.) 20th, about lantern at night, 1.30 A.M. to 6 A.M. fog. March 27th, 9 P.M. to 4 A.M., Blackbirds about lantern; four females killed striking, several fell overboard; rain. July 21st, one young Blackbird fell into the sea. October 30th, 8 P.M. to midnight, several; 4 killed striking; wind fresh S., rain. 31st, two killed striking.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--March 25th and 27th, four killed striking. April 3d, two ditto. September 21st, midnight, about lantern. 28th and 29th, do. October 30th, about lantern, midnight; wind fresh S., cloudy; six killed striking.

_Kish Light-ship._--March 27th, flocks about ship with Starlings and Larks.

_Rockabill._--January 30th, Blackbirds, with Thrushes, Stares, and Larks passing at night; several of each killed striking; wind S.W. light. February 26th and 27th, Blackbirds passing at night with Thrushes and "Stares;" wind S.E., misty, rain, snow. March 14th, Blackbirds passing. June 6th, several; misty. July 8th and 18th, one seen. October 7th, 3 A.M., a number, about twelve killed striking; also Thrushes; wind light N., fog. [Leg and wing of Blackbird received.] 28th, 10 P.M., about light, some killed striking; gloomy, wind S.E., strong. December 5th, one on rock. 14th, one during storm from E. 20th, some on rock; wind N.E., fresh.

_Copeland (Mew) Island._--April 30th, forty; some breed on Island.

_South Maidens._--February 20th, one caught on balcony, 1 A.M. March 20th, one on rock. October 4th, one struck--disabled. 5th, several killed up to midnight 8th, one on rock all day. "During latter part October there was a great rush of Blackbirds, Skylarks, and Stares."

_Innishtrahull._--October 5th, 11 P.M., one striking; misty. November 11th, 10 P.M., one striking; wind strong S.W.

_Arranmore._--June 19th, four about station. December 21st, Blackbirds and Thrushes all day; snow showers.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--November 10th, one on island; wind strong N.E. The first seen. December 25th, three do.; wind N.W., strong.

_Killybegs._--November 1st, one; wind strong S.W. December 16th, two. 18th, about a dozen, with Thrushes, Larks, and Starling; snow, wind light.

_Slyne Head, S._--December 17th, numbers of Thrushes and Blackbirds on island; wind strong N.E., snow. 18th, Blackbirds (see under Thrush).

_Arran Island, N._--February 24th, one Blackbird (male) seen. December 18th to 21st, flocks with Starling, Thrushes, and Fieldfare.

_Tearaght._--March 3d, a great many Redwings and Blackbirds on island. 25th, last seen to-day. October 17th, a few.

_Valencia._--one to four, June 1st, August 1st, 20th.

_Skelligs._--October 2d, several.

Ring Ouzel (_Turdus torquatus_, Linn.).

_Mine Head._--May 11th, one seen; probably breeds here. January 15th, 1887, one seen; shot at, but missed. [See 1885 Report.]

Hedge Sparrow (_Accentor modularis_, Linn.).

_Blackrock, Mayo._--October 20th, one during day; wind light W.

_Tearaght._--Hedge Sparrows and Wrens breed here; but I think a great many Hedge Sparrows leave in spring, as they are far more plentiful in winter. [Nests of both seen.--R. M. B.]

Robin (_Erithacus rubecula_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--October 20th, one on rock all day.

_Tuskar Rock._--September 25th, 3 A.M., two at lantern glass; wind light S.W. November 5th, one on rock, 10 A.M. wind N.W., light.

_Rockabill._--March 23d, "Robins." April 3d, do. September 25th, one on rock.

_Arranmore._--December 23d, three Robins.

_Broadhaven._--November 8th, one; remains here.

Redstart (_Ruticilla phœnicurus_, Linn.).

_Rockabill._--April 24th, one shot at noon; wind light S.E., fog; only two seen. [Received a male Redstart in flesh.] May 9th, Redstart and Warblers passing all night; wind moderate E., misty; caught one Redstart. [Received one female Redstart in flesh. See under Whitethroat.] July 12th, a Redstart, 9 A.M.; wind strong S.W.

Black Redstart (_Ruticilla titys_, Scopoli).

_Fastnet._--October 23d, "A small bird about size of a Robin. Dark slate colour on back, light blue on breast, bill and legs black. About all day; never saw one of this species before." [Probably Black Redstart.--R. M. B.] 31st, small bird, name unknown, got dead on rock. [Wing, leg, and tail of Black Redstart received.] November 21st, one seen; very dark in body. (Probably old male.)

_Mine Head._--January 18th, one seen. 26th, another. January 19th, 1887, one seen, but not noticed until this date.

_Dungarvan._--December 18th, one seen on lighthouse road.

_Tuskar Rock._--November 7th, one caught on rock--forwarded [not received.--R. M. B.] 22d, one on rock at noon.

_Rockabill._--July 10th, 11 A.M., a "Blackstart;" wind strong S.W. Rested for a short time. [This would be an extraordinary late date for a Black Redstart. The bird should be known at Rockabill, as Mr Hammond forwarded a fine old male last year.]

Stonechat (_Saxicola rubicola_, Linn.).

_Mine Head._--February 14th, one shot. A few seen during summer.

_Rockabill._--April 25th, one seen.

_South Maidens._--April 20th, one killed striking, 9 P.M. October 9th, one on rock.

_Rathlin Island._--April 5th and 9th, one to three seen. June 6th, four.

_Innishtrahull._--September 25th and 26th, five to six striking glass at night; wind strong S., misty.

_Arranmore._--April 16th, two; wind light N.E. November 20th, two, all day.

_Killybegs._--March 14th, four at 8 A.M.

Whinchat (_Saxicola rubetra_, Linn.).

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--May 7th, one killed striking, 3 A.M.; wind light S.E., rain. [Leg and wing received.]

_Rockabill._--April 27th, a Whinchat. May 8th, one. October 7th, a number of "Whinchats" at noon.

Wheatear (_Saxicola œnanthe_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--September 3d, 10 to 12 P.M., large flocks "Stone Chatters," fifteen killed striking; wind fresh S.E., misty, rain. Several caught alive; all seemed young birds. September 4th, numbers, 12 to 3 A.M., three killed striking; wind fresh S.E., misty; several on rock all day. 6th, four, 10 to 11 P.M., about light; two killed striking; passing showers; wind fresh N.W.

_Mine Head._--April 19th, first seen; several breed near. August 22d, two caught striking, 9.30 P.M.; hazy. [Leg and wing received.] 26th, two at lantern, 10 P.M. fog. 28th, one at glass; thick fog.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--April 12th, one about ship. September 4th, one killed striking. [Leg and wing received.]

_Tuskar Rock._--April 12th, passing in small numbers with Chaffinches, 10 P.M. to 430 A.M. six of each killed striking; wind light S.W., clear. May 22d, 12 midnight, one killed striking; wind light N.E. July 30th, one on rock.

_Rockabill._--April 21st, two killed striking; gloomy, wind strong E. 30th, four killed striking; misty, wind S., moderate. July 7th, Wheatears on rock; 14th, a young one. September 25th, two; 28th, 10 P.M., several about light; misty.

_South Maidens._--April 25th, three on rock.

_Rathlin Island._--May 20th and June 2d, noted.

_Arranmore._--March 18th, six about station, the first seen; wind strong S.E., misty.

_Eagle Island, E._--April 7th, five or six "Wheatears (Stonechats)" all day. [Leg and wing of one shot received.]

_Tearaght._--April 14th, one struck, 11 P.M., not killed; fog, 16th, several seen to-day.

_Skelligs._--March 28th, three all day. 29th, a number flying N.W. at noon.

Reed Warbler (_Acrocephalus streperus_, Vieill.).

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--October 3d and 4th, several small birds about light, 8 P.M. to midnight; overcast, one killed striking. [Leg and wing received, and doubtfully referred by Mr Dresser to this species, who says that the leg is nearer Sylvia curruca. It is improbable either species were migrating in any numbers, and most of the small birds were doubtless other Warblers.]

_Tearaght Rock._--October 4th, one found dead. [Leg and wing received and submitted to Mr Dresser,]

Sedge Warbler (_Acrocephalus schœnobænus_, Linn.).

_Mine Head._--April 25th, one caught striking; wind N.E., strong breeze, fog. May 3d, one found dead. [Received Sedge Warbler.] 7th, one caught striking; wind E., calm, fog; a few against lantern all night; as many as five seen on sashes at a time. 8th, one found dead, several striking in night; fog continued. 9th, one found dead. 10th, another. [Leg and wing received.--R. M. B.] August 25th, a Whitethroat Warbler found dead at base of lighthouse; probably killed on 22d, during fog. [Leg and wing received. It was a Sedge Warbler.] 28th, one caught at glass. September 13th, one in garden.

_Tuskar Rock._--May 9th, 9.30 P.M. to 1 A.M., small numbers with Whitethroats striking; fog; thirteen White throats and ten Sedge Warblers killed. [Received four male Sedge Warblers, and five male and one female Whitethroat in flesh.--R. M. B.] May 16th, three killed striking. [Received Sedge Warbler.] May 22d, 10.30 P.M. to 2 A.M., Whitethroats and Sedge Warblers constantly striking, about fifty of each killed; wind light N.W. July 29th, one killed striking, 11.30 P.M. September 24th, one killed striking. [Leg and wing received.]

_Rockabill._--May 7th, Sedge Warblers passing in numbers all night; rain, wind light S. 9th, Warblers passing all night. [Four Sedge Warblers received in flesh. See under Whitethroat.] 22d, "Warblers" passing, several killed.

Grasshopper Warbler (_Acrocephalus nævius_, Bodd.).

_Tuskar Rock._--April 20th, one struck, 11.30 P.M.; wind light E., misty. [Received in flesh.]

Whitethroat (_Sylvia rufa_, Bodd.).

_Mine Head._--May 9th, one caught striking; 12th, one singing in marshy ground. [Probably Sedge Warbler.]

_Tuskar Rock._--May 9th, 9.30 P.M. to 1 A.M., Whitethroats and Sedge Warblers striking; fog; thirteen Whitethroats and ten Sedge Warblers killed. [Received five male and 1 female Whitethroat, and four male Sedge Warblers in flesh.] May 22d, 10.30 P.M. to 2 A.M., Whitethroats and Sedge Warblers constantly striking, about fifty of each killed; wind light N.W. September 24th, one killed striking. [Leg and wing of Whitethroat received.]

_Rockabill._--May 6th, Whitethroats passing; wind light S., misty. 9th, Warblers passing all night; fog and mist. [Received five Whitethroats in flesh. See also under Sedge Warbler.] There were immense quantities of these small birds here on night of 9th inst. 22d, "Warblers" passing. 23d, Whitethroats passing.

_Tearaght._--May 21st, one Whitethroat shot. [Received in flesh.]

Blackcap (_Sylvia atricapilla_, Linn.).

_Tuskar Rock._--November 7th, one found killed; forwarded. [Not received.--R. M. B.]

_Eagle Island, U._--October 31st, one killed striking. [Leg, wing, and head received.]

Chiffchaff (_Phylloscopus collybita_, Vieill.), and Willow Wren (_Phylloscopus trochilus_, Linn.).

_Mine Head._--April 24th, one caught striking, 1 A.M., fog. May 6th, one seen. September 2d, one caught on glass; wind N., clear, fine. [Leg and wing of Willow Wren received.]

_Tuskar Rock._--September 24th, one Chiffchaff killed striking; wind light S.W. [Leg and wing received.]

_Arklow South Light-ship._--April 25th, 8 A.M., one "Sally-picker" found dead on deck. [Perhaps Chiffchaff or Willow Wren.]

_Arklow North Light-ship._--May 11th, great flocks of "Sally-pickers" about ship, 4 A.M. calm, hazy; six killed striking. [May have been Sedge Warblers or Whitethroats.]

_Rockabill._--April 23d, "Flycatchers" passing all night, numbers killed striking; gloomy, misty, wind E., light. May 4th, "Flycatchers" all night; numbers killed striking; wind fresh S., misty. September 1st, two "Flycatchers" all day on rock; clear. 28th, 10 P.M., several "Flycatchers" about light; misty, rain. October 2d, one "Flycatcher" killed striking; wind S.E., strong, overcast. [Leg and wing of Chiffchaff received.]

_Blackrock, Mayo._--April 29th, one Willow Wren all day about rock; wind strong N.E.

Golden-Crested Wren (_Regulus cristatus_, Koch).

_Rockabill._--September 25th, one on rock. October 7th, 3 A.M., Golden-crested Wrens with "Common Wrens," Blackbirds, and Thrushes about light; fog, wind light N.

_South Maidens._--October 8th, two Golden-crested Wrens.

_Arranmore._--December 21st, one; snow showers.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--December 26th, one on island. Passing snow showers.

_Skelligs._--October 10th, two Golden-crested Wrens.

Wren (_Troglodytes parvulus_, Koch).

_Mine Head._--"A doubt having been expressed in a previous report of the common Wren being resident on the Tearaght Rock, I have seen it plentiful there both summer and winter. I believe there are between 60 and 100 always there, and I believe five might be found on the same extent of ground at Mine Head." [Mr M'Carron has recently moved from Tearaght Rock to Mine Head. Wren's nest seen by R. M. B.]

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--April 12th, one "Wren" about ship, 5.30 A.M. [? this species.]

_Arklow South Light-ship._--October 3d, 6 A.M., one "Wren" alive on deck, caught and let go; hazy, rain, wind strong S.

_Rockabill._--April 10th, "Wrens;" 29th, do. October 7th, 3 A.M., "common Wrens" about lantern; wind light N., fog.

_Arranmore._--December 22d, one "common Wren."

_Tearaght._--Hedge Sparrows and Wrens breed here.

Blue Tit (_Parus cæruleus_, Linn.).

_Mine Head._--February 1886 [wing received.] January 3d, 1887, one seen.

Wagtails.

_Fastnet._--April 18th, one on rock.

_Mine Head._--June 16th, three, "not the common species." [From description, probably Grey Wagtail.] September 27th, four. January, 19th, 1887, one.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--September 24th, one Yellow Wagtail going N.

_Tuskar Rock._--March 13th, one "Grey" Wagtail killed striking, 3 A.M. wind light E., clear. May 3d, two on rock, one killed. [Received in flesh--a fine male, _Motacilla Raii_] "They are not the first I have seen here."

_Arklow South Light-ship._--February 21st, one about ship. September 15th, one about ship noon; wind light N.E.

_Rockabill._--March 1st, one killed striking. May 5th, a Grey Wagtail. October 7th, 11 A.M., one Yellow Wagtail on rock.

_Innishtrahull._--December 15th, one Wagtail; wind very strong N.E.

_Eagle Island, E._--April 27th, two Pied Wagtails on island; first seen. May 1st, two. December 6th, two.

_Arran Island, N._--July 25th, two Wagtails. December, the two Wagtails remained since July.

_Skelligs._--October 2d, two Wagtails.

Rock Pipit (_Anthus obscurus_, Lath.) and Titlark (_Anthus pratensis_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--September 4th, 12 to 3 A.M., two killed striking wind fresh S.E., misty. October 3d, two; 29th, one killed striking; hazy. [Leg and wing of Titlark received.]

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--October 24th, flocks going N.W.; wind E., fresh.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--October 4th, one Lark 9 A.M. 29th, Lark passing 9 P.M. to midnight, one killed striking; rain. [Leg and wing of Titlark received.] 30th, small flock of Larks 11 A.M. going N.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--19th and 26th September, one Titlark.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--April 7th, some Titlarks passing N.W. November 8th, a flock.

_Kish Light-ship._--March 1st, several about ship; 2d, ditto, caught two. May 2d, one about ship. June 14th, one. August 12th, three on board.

_South Maidens._--January 31st, three on rock. April 1st, midnight, one killed striking. October 6th, some about light.

_Innishtrahull._--September 3d, one striking 10 P.M. 5th, four striking; wind strong S., overcast. 29th, one at lantern. Titlarks [? Rock Pipits] are resident.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--October 14th, one killed striking, 1 A.M.; wind light W. [Leg and wing of Rock Pipit received.]

_Killybegs._--October 4th, four at noon.

_Eagle Island, E._--March 27th, three all day. Breed here. September 14th, one shot. [Leg and wing of Rock Pipit received.] October 26th, four.

_Eagle Island, W._--October, one killed striking, second week. [Leg and wing of Rock Pipit received.]

_Arran Island, N._--A flock on island.

_Skelligs._--Titlark remains all the year.

Skylark (_Alauda arvensis_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--October 22d, one killed striking; rain. 29th, several on rock.

_Mine Head._--February 26th, Lark caught striking. [Leg and wing received (see Preface). They were submitted to the best authorities, who referred them, after some difference of opinion, to this species.] March 23d, one killed striking. [Leg and wing received.] November 13th, one chased into coal store by "Kestrel;" doing well in cage.

_Coningbeg light-ship._--April 21st, three Larks about ship; hazy. October 14th, one. 28th to 30th, several Larks and Thrushes about ship at night; gloomy with rain. Some killed striking. [Leg and wing of Skylark received.]

_Tuskar Rock._--February 10th, 11th, and 12th, constantly passing in small flocks to N.W. February 27th and 28th, passing at night with Thrushes and Blackbirds to N.W., numbers killed; wind strong E., rain, snow, fog. October 26th, eight killed striking; Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Starling with them (see under each). December 16th and 29th, one at lantern.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--January 25th, several about lantern to midnight. February 8th, 4 to 8 A.M., Skylarks about ship; calm and foggy. 11th, three killed striking at night. A large number floating by ship in the water in day time. March 13th, 2 A.M., Thrushes, Stares, and Larks about lantern; four Larks fell on deck, killed; hazy. 14th, about lantern; wind light N.E., hazy. 20th, Thrushes, Skylarks, Stares, and Blackbirds, 1.30 A.M. to 6 A.M., about lantern; foggy, light S.W. wind. 27th. Skylarks about lantern 9 P.M. to 4 A.M., one killed striking. October 4th, several about lantern 10 P.M. wind, light S.E., cloudy; four killed striking, 5th and 7th, several about lantern, three caught and let go. 18th, 9 A.M. to noon, Larks going N.W. 28th, Thrushes and Larks 12 to 4 A.M. overcast, wind light S.E. [Leg and wing received.]

_Arklow North Light-ship._--February 11th, hundreds of Larks about lantern at night (see under Starling). March 13th, flock coins N.W. 18th, large number about lantern: wind, strong S.E., snow. 19th, flocks going N.W. 10 A.M. 25th and 27th, great quantity at midnight; hazy, rain, wind fresh S.W.; two killed striking. April 3d, several about lantern at midnight. September 14th, several; 28th and 29th, about lantern at midnight. October 9th, 12th, 18th, noted in day time going N.W.; 19th and 20th, several flocks going N.W.; 26th, about lantern at night. November 8th, a flock at noon. December 3d, several about lantern at midnight; misty.

_Kish Light-ship._--March 27th, several flocks about ship; wind S.W., fresh. April 26th, one about lantern.

_Rockabill._--January 30th, Larks, with Stares, Blackbirds, and Thrushes, passing at night; several of each killed striking. March 16th, a "Woodlark" seen. April 3d, Larks at night. October 2d, 2 A.M., about light; misty; one killed striking. [Leg and wing of Skylark received.] 7th, 3 A.M., a large number about light, 10 killed striking; also Blackbirds, Thrushes, etc.; wind light N.E., fog. December 4th. 2 A.M., a few about light; rain. 14th, four on rock 10 A.M.; wind E., stormy. 20th, 9 A.M., some on rock; wind strong N.E.

_South Maidens._--January 28th, four found dead on flags. February 8th, four struck lantern 11 P.M.; overcast, gloomy. 9th, a large flock over rock, none struck. 12th, eleven; wind strong S. April 5th, 25th, and 30th, four noticed. October 4th, several on rock; 6th, large flocks about light, very few killed. "During the latter part of October there was a great rush of Larks, Blackbirds, and Stares."

_Innishtrahull._--January 3d, one killed striking, 5 A.M. wind strong S.W. February 6th, a number about lantern at midnight; overcast, rain, wind very strong S.; four killed striking. February 25th, three at 1 A.M. striking; clear. March 24th, four at 2 A.M. about lantern, one killed; wind fresh S.E. June 30th, midnight, two disabled striking; fog. July 5th, one on balcony 11 P.M. October 4th, 11 P.M., a great number of Thrushes and Larks about lantern, striking the S.W. side of lantern; some killed, which struck with great force; wind strong S.E., overcast, hazy, 15th, one striking 11 P.M. November 23d and 24th, two striking; wind light, fog. December 18th, eighty to a hundred; wind N., snow, stormy.

_Arranmore._--March 24th, Larks all day.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--December 10th, about twenty at 10 P.M., live killed striking; wind light W., clear. [Leg and wing received.]

_Killybegs._--March 28th, two in garden. May 7th, six going S.E. October 2d, six; 17th, 10 P.M., five or six about light; December 16th, four; 17th, one at lantern 9 P.M. 18th, about thirty, with Starling, Thrushes, and Blackbirds; snow, wind light.

_Eagle Island, E._--October 3d, one seen.

_Eagle Island, W._--Second week October, one caught at lantern. [Leg and wing received.]

_Blackrock, Mayo._--November 25th, about lantern until midnight, four killed striking; wind light S.E., clear to gloomy.

_Slyne Head, S._--December 18th, numbers with Chaffinches, etc., on island during the snow; wind strong N.E. (see under Thrush).

_Tearaght._--November 18th, a great number (snow on shore). 24th, Larks have left.

Snow Bunting (_Plectrophanes nivalis_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--October 3d, two on rock; rarely seen here. 4th, one found dead. [Wing and leg received.]

_Dungarvan._--December 19th, two seen; wind N.W., light.

_Rockabill._--February 17th, Snow Bunting at 3 P.M. October 31st, one on rock shot. [Leg and wing received.]

_Innishtrahull._--January 17th, five on island; wind strong W., snow showers. October 19th, numbers of Snow Buntings; wind light E., clear; left again.

_Tory Island._--January 1st, ten Snowbirds on island; wind N.W., stormy.

_Arranmore._--April 12th, two, in almost summer plumage. June 13th, two, not in summer plumage. [Perhaps females.--R. M. B.] September 29th, seven, the first seen; wind light S.W.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--December 19th, fifty-five at 9 A.M. wind strong N.E., snow; ten found dead.

_Killybegs._--December 10th, four: 13th, six.

_Broadhaven._--December 26th, five.

_Eagle Island, E._--March 27th, two on island. October 10th, three all day. 11th, five; wind strong W.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--October 1st, three. November 18th, thirty; wind strong S.W., misty. December 9th, fifteen. Still on rock January 8th, 1887.

_Slyne Head, S._--October 18th, one on island.

_Arran Island, N._--January 14th, six on island.

_Tearaght._--October 5th, eighteen on island; not seen afterwards.

Common Bunting (_Emberiza miliaria_, Linn.).

_Mine Head._--February 8th, one shot. A pair seen during summer. [Skin received.]

Reed Bunting (_Emberiza schœniclus_, Linn.).

_Mine Head._--February 8th, one shot. [Received.] March 22d, another. January 27th, 1887, I have not seen this species or the Common Bunting this winter.

Yellow Hammer (_Emberiza citrinella_, Linn).

_Fastnet._--October 3d, one seen.

_Mine Head._--March 6th, several A few always in neighbourhood. [Skin of one received.]

_Rockabill._--July 20th, 10 am., one seen. December 6th, four on rock; wind strong S.W.

_Rathlin Island._--May 24th, seven.

_Arranmore._--November 17th, one.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--November 12th, five on island; wind strong N.E., rain. Seldom seen.

_Skelligs._--November 15th, three Yellow Hammers.

Chaffinch (_Fringilla cœlebs_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--October 23d, one on rock; 24th, two. 25th, eleven; wind E., fresh. 27th and 28th, several about light all night; drizzling rain, wind light E.N.E. [Leg and wing received.] 30th, several about light with Greenfinches, 1 to 3 A.M. misty, wind light S.

_Mine Head._--October 23d, one; several afterwards. "Yellow Bunting, Greenfinch, and Chaffinch go farther inland in breeding season."

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--October 20th, small flocks going N.; wind fresh N.W. November 6th, three.

_Tuskar Rock._--March 1st, nine on rock, noon; wind strong N.E. April 12th, 10 P.M. to 4 A.M., small number passed with Wheatears, six of each killed striking; clear. October 22d, one at noon; 24th, one on rock. 30th, two killed striking; overcast, rain. [Leg and wing received.] November 6th, one on rock; 7th, four; 9th, one found killed; 21st, two on rock.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--March 1st, large flock of "Finches." December 8th, flock passed N.W., 2 P.M.

_Rockabill._--February 11th, one. April 10th, Chaffinches. October 8th, six at 8 A.M. fog. 28th, 10 P.M., about light, with Greenfinches, Redwings, Blackbirds, and Thrushes; wind strong S.E., gloomy. [Leg and wing received.]

_Arranmore._--December 22d, two.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--October 24th, one. 28th, twelve during day; wind light S.E., misty.

_Slyne Head, S._--October 28th, three; wind strong S.E. December 18th, many while snow lasted (see under Starling).

_Tearaght._--October 20th, several arrived, mostly females.

Sparrow (_Passer domesticus_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--April 18th, one; wind E.S.E., clear.

_Rockabill._--March 23d, "Sparrows."

_Rathlin Island._--June 1st, a flock at station.

_Arranmore._--September 21st, four.

_Killybegs._--March 10th, four Sparrows in garden. June 11th, four.

_Broadhaven._--September 20th, seven remain here. October 7th, a flock.

Greenfinch (_Coccothraustes chloris_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--October 29th, one died on rock exhausted; wind fresh S.W. 30th, some around light in night.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--April 15th, three passed N.; wind N.

_Rockabill._--April 13th, Green Linnet at noon. October 28th, Greenfinches about light. 10 P.M., with Thrushes, etc.; gloomy, wind strong E. [Leg and wing received.] December 6th, three on rock; wind strong S.W. 26th, some on rock: wind light S.W.

_Broadhaven._--September 23d, about eighty going S. October 3d, forty do.

Goldfinch (_Carduelis elegans_, Steph.).

_Mine Head._--March 2d, one shot. [Received Goldfinch in flesh.] Another seen once or twice afterwards. January 1887, observed twice during winter.

_Arranmore._--September 3d, three. They breed on island. December 22d, seventeen.

Redpole (_Linota rufescens_, Vieill.).

_Rockabill._--April 7th, Redpoles seen at noon.

Linnets.

_Fastnet._--September 15th, four Grey Linnets at 10 P.M. about light.

_Mine Head._--January 25th, February 25th, Twite noticed. May 11th, found Twites' nests, in some of which were six eggs. Common summer and winter.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--March 25th, seven going N. April 15th, small flock, 6 P.M., going X. 24th, about fifteen passed 7.30 P.M. two struck, fell overboard; fog. September 26th, four going N.E. October 19th, small flock going N.W. December 20th, three small flocks, 11 A.M., going N.W.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--September 28th, three going N.W.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--November 5th, 2 P.M., large flock going W.

_Rockabill._--March 2d, Linnets passing S. all day; snow showers; wind N., strong. October 7th, a flock, 11 A.M. December 10th, four on rock; wind strong W. December 16th, six "Red-breasted Linnets" on rock, 11 A.M. 26th, Linnets on rock.

_South Maidens._--October 8th, two Grey Linnets.

_Innishtrahull._--October 23d, twenty "Scotch Linnets;" wind strong S.E.

_Arranmore._--September 9th, eighteen going N.W.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--September 15th, twenty-five Linnets, 9 A.M., going W. November 8th, twenty to thirty on island; wind light W.

_Killybegs._--March 6th, six Grey Linnets came from W. April 4th, six. June 26th, and October 20th, about twenty. December 16th, about twenty.

_Broadhaven._--September 16th, six remain here.

_Eagle Island, E._--March 27th, several Linnets [Twite?]; they breed here. April 12th, two pair. October 30th, about three hundred Linnets; wind light S.E.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--October 7th, twelve Grey Linnets about rock.

_Slyne Head, S._--October 19th, flocks seen around dwellings; wind light, December 18th, Linnets, with Chaffinches, Thrushes, etc., while snow lasted.

_Arran Island, N._--December 18th to 21st, flocks, with Starling, Fieldfare, Thrushes, and Blackbirds.

_Tearaght._--October 17th, several flocks of Twites.

_Valencia._--June 5th, few Grey Linnets.

Starling (_Sturnus vulgaris_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--October 25th, one all day. 27th and 28th, several all night about light, one disabled; drizzling rain. 29th, several at night with other birds not known; hazy. A flock of several hundreds on rock in morning. 31st, 7 to 8 P.M., several about light; rain; one killed. November 6th, two on rock. [Leg and wing received.]

_Mine Head._--February 26th, one caught striking. March 19th, one struck, 4 A.M. fog. 26th, striking all night; as many as a dozen on sashes together; thick fog. 27th, striking at night plentifully; none seen in neighbourhood of lighthouse during day time. August 24th, a flock seen to-day. October 20th, a flock. 22d, striking from 11 P.M. to 3 A.M. heavy rain; a few caught. November 7th, flocks in fields. 11th, one struck glass, 2 A.M. Flocks occasionally seen up to January 15th, 1887.

_Dungarvan._--October 28th, one struck, 2 A.M.; wind light, misty.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--March 2d, one struck. [Leg and wing of Starling received.] October 20th, two flocks going N.E.; wind N. 23d, several around light, 7 P.M. to midnight. 24th, flocks passed N.W. 26th to 30th, several Thrushes, Larks, Blackbirds, and Starling about the light at night; many struck and fell overboard; rain, gloomy.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--March 25th, a few Starling, 8 to 12 P.M., about ship; fog, wind fresh S.W. October 20th, flocks passing N.; wind fresh N.W. 22d, flocks going N., 10 A.M. to 5 P.M., at intervals; wind N., fresh. 24th, 6 P.M. to midnight, flocks passing N.; wind E. 26th and 27th, passing all night to N.; cloudy; one struck, fell overboard. 29th, 30th, and November 1st, passing at night to N.; wind S. and S.W., moderate, rainy and cloudy. On 30th October, 9 P.M. to 3 A.M. 31st, accompanied by "Mountain Thrushes," one of each struck and fell overboard.

_Tuskar Rock._--February 28th, 8 P.M. to 7 A.M., many passing, with Thrushes, Blackbirds, and Larks, to N.W.; wind E., strong, rain, fog, snow; several killed. March 13th, 1 A.M. to 5 A.M., wind light E.; twelve killed striking; clear. July 28th, 11 P.M., one killed striking; overcast, misty. October 16th, five killed striking. 17th, nine do. 18th, seven do. 19th, four do. 20th, five do. 21st, three do. All at night, from 10 P.M. to 4 A.M. wind N. to E., fresh. Numbers around light on these nights, with Blackbirds and Thrushes. 22d, at noon numbers on rock. 23d, nine killed striking. 24th, in small numbers on rock. 25th, two killed striking. 26th, three killed; a number at lantern glass. During this rush, from October 16th to 27th, the Starlings were accompanied by Thrushes and Blackbirds--numbers of which were also killed. [Leg and wing received.--R. M. B.] November 21st, four on rock. 23d, three at lantern. 29th, two on rock. December 29th, one killed striking.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--February 10th, one killed striking. 11th, three. 21st, several at midnight killed striking; hazy. 27th and 28th, several Thrushes, Blackbirds, and Starling at night killed striking, fell overboard; wind strong S.E.; rain and snow. March 2d, 2 P.M., Starling going W. 13th, 2 A.M., about lantern; wind light, hazy. 14th, do. 20th, 1.30 A.M. to 6 A.M., with Skylarks, Thrushes, and Blackbirds about light; fog, wind light. March 27th, 9 P.M. to 4 A.M., "Stares" about lantern. 28th, 10 P.M., several about lantern. October 19th, 9 P.M. to midnight, about lantern.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--February 10th, large flock at noon going N. 11th, there were hundreds of Larks, Thrushes, and "Stares" about lantern during middle watch; about two dozen killed. 27th and 28th, several; wind strong S., gloomy. March 1st, four caught on board. 18th, large numbers all night about lantern; wind strong S.E., snow showers. 25th and 27th, great quantity of Larks, "Stares," and Thrushes about lantern at night; five Stares killed striking; numbers fell overboard. October 26th, some about lantern, midnight. December 3d, several about lantern, midnight; misty. 8th, flock passed N.W., 2 P.M.

_Kish Light-ship._--March 27th, flocks about ship.

_Rockabill._--January 30th, Stares passing at night, with Larks, Thrushes, and Blackbirds; several of each killed striking. February 27th and 28th, passing at night with Blackbirds and Thrushes; large numbers killed striking; rain, snow, fog. March 22d, large numbers passing with Thrushes all night; fog, many killed striking. June 6th, several Stares. July 17th and 26th, some noticed in day time; rain and misty. October 4th, 1 A.M., several; two killed striking; overcast. [Leg and wing received.--R. M. B.] December 1st, several flocks going W. 4th, 2 A.M., a few about light; misty, rain. 14th, forty on rock; stormy, from E. 20th, Starling on rock.

_Copeland (Mew) Island._--May 7th, six at 10 P.M., three killed striking; misty.

_South Maidens._--January 26th, fifty at 11 A.M. April 25th, two. October, "During last part there was a great rush of Blackbirds, Skylarks, and Stares."

_Rathlin Island._--April 3d, four.

_Innishtrahull._--October 17th, one on island; wind strong N.E., clear. This is the first seen since last winter. It seemed very tired, and was quite tame.

_Arranmore._--December 21st, Starling, with Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Fieldfares.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--October 2d, six going W.; wind light S.; the first seen this winter. December 18th, 8 A.M., about two hundred; stormy, from N.E., with snow; came from shore. Fifteen killed striking. Immense flocks remained four days on island during snow. (See under Fieldfare.)

_Killybegs._--November 19th, several flying about light, 7.30 P.M.; gale from S.W. December 1st, flocks, 9 A.M. 8th, several flocks in neighbourhood; gale from S.W. 18th, small flocks flying about; snow, wind light; also Thrushes, Larks, and Blackbirds.

_Broadhaven._--November 18th, Starling in flocks; remain here.

_Eagle Island, E._--May 6th, one on island. October 24th, about one thousand, at 8 A.M., going inland; wind E., light. 29th, large flock going S.W.; wind S.W., light. 31st, 7.30 A.M., several thousand going W.; wind fresh S., clear. November 1st, several thousand in morning going W.; wind strong S.W. December 10th, several round lantern, 10 P.M.; rain. 19th, small flock on island, 10 A.M. wind fresh N.

_Slyne Head, S._--October 28th, sixteen on island; the first seen. December 18th, numbers with Thrushes, Blackbirds, Larks, Linnets, and Chaffinches, while snow lasted; wind strong N.E., snow.

_Arran Island, N._--October 25th to 28th, flocks all day. December 18th to 21st, flocks, with Linnets, Fieldfares, Thrushes, and Blackbirds.

_Tearaght._--February 15th, large flock on island. March 27th, all have left. November 14th, great many arrived. 18th, a great number with Thrushes. (See under Thrush.)

_Skelligs._--November 11th, a great number. Remained all the month.

Chough (_Pyrrhocorax graculus_, Linn.).

_Mine Head._--April 14th, gathering material for nests; breed on cliffs. Seven or eight nests within three miles.

_Rathlin Island._--June 20th, eight remain here.

_Arranmore._--June 9th, two Choughs. December 4th, five all day.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--October 20th, two. 24th, one on rock.

_Tearaght._--March 25th, Choughs have left, except two breeding.

_Skelligs._--September 20th, two left--being here all season. October 6th to 10th, four.

Raven (_Corvus corax_, Linn.).

_Mine Head._--March 16th, a pair always in neighbourhood; breed on cliff near lighthouse; young birds in nest now.

_Rathlin Island._--June 16th, two Ravens; remain here.

_Dunree Head._--Two noted May 20th, October 26th, and December 30th, going W.

_Arranmore._--June 26th, two; December 22d, two. They remain all the year.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--September 28th, two; they build on a cliff to the S.W. of island.

_Broadhaven._--October 7th, two going W.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--April 25th, two "small Ravens."

_Tearaght._--March 10th, two about island.

_Skelligs._--September 1st, four; remained until 10th. November 20th, four.

Hooded Crow (_Corvus cornix_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--April 17th, three, remained all day.

_Innishtrahull._--April 14th, two Grey-backed Crows during day. "They are destructive to the young lambs, and pick out their eyes and tongues." July 11th to 21st, seven old and young ones about island.

_Arranmore._--June 4th, two Grey Crows. November 23d, two.

_Arran Island, N._--May 10th, four on island.

_Tearaght._--August 22d, nine seen.

_Valencia._--August 6th, two.

_Skelligs._--September 1st, five; remained until 10th. November 21st, four; remained all month.

Rook (_Corvus frugilegus_, Linn.).

_Mine Head._--August, "many died in July from hunger." [January?]

_Coningbeg light-ship._--April 22d, two "Crows" passed N.W. at 7 A.M. wind N.E., light, clear.

_Barrels Rock light-ship._--April 3d, one "Crow" going N.; wind fresh S.W., clear. October 16th, one Crow going N.W.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--March 29th, some "Crows," 9 A.M., going N.W.; wind light W.

_Rockabill._--March 25th, "Crows" seen. June 16th, "Crows" seen. October 6th, six on rock.

_South Maidens._--February 10th, five "Crows" going W. March 20th, a flock going N.E.; wind light, clear. April 7th, four.

_Arranmore._--On 18th July large quantities of Rooks and their young came from the mainland; they remained five days. December 22d, one.

_Broadhaven._--October 14th, sixty going S.

_Eagle Island, E._--April 29th, three Rooks flew inland.

_Arran Island, N._--August 20th, four "Crows."

_Valentia._--August 27th and 29th, four "Black Crows."

Jackdaw (_Corvus monedula_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--October 26th, three on rock; clear; wind E., light.

_Mine Head._--August 13th, Daws may be seen daily.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--March 28th, flock going N.E., 10 A.M.

_Rockabill._--March 23d, Jackdaws at noon.

_Rathlin Island._--June 18th, three; remain here.

Magpie (_Pica rustica_, Scop.).

_Dunree Head._--September 20th, three.

_Arranmore._--November 24th, one at 8 A.M.

Swallow (_Hirundo rustica_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--April 18th, two; first seen this season; wind E.S.E.

_Mine Head._--April 14th, first seen; plentiful in summer. Swallows and Martins left about 20th October.

_Dungarvan._--September 20th, 11 A.M., wind light E.; gloomy, misty. Hundreds of House Swallows resting on lighthouse walls, and going S.E. October 4th, a few stragglers, 8 A.M. to noon, passing in twos and threes to S.E.; fog. November 1st, one struck lantern 7.30 A.M.; not killed.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--April 12th, one going N. A few noted at intervals, April 15th to May 7th and 8th, when "a flock" passed N.E.; wind S.E. and S. On 23d many passed during day. September 16th and 20th, flocks passing S.; wind fresh S.E., clear.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--April 27th, three about ship. May 8th, small flocks going S.E.; fog; 19th to 23d, odd Swallows going N.; on 23d, several rested on ship, then flew N. September 15th to 21st, passing all day to S.E.; clear, wind N.E. to S.E.

_Tuskar Rock._--May 9th, a flock alighted on rock at 6 A.M.; 19th, 10 to 11 A.M., large flocks passed to N.W.; seemed tired; wind light S.E. "I particularly notice a falling off in Swallows this summer." September 25th, 8 A.M., Swallows in a flock on the rock.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--April 5th, two flying N.W. Also noted 12th and 23d. May 3d, 4th, and on 8th, several about lantern. Direction of flight generally N.W. June 28th, three. September 15th, two; 19th, flock flying high to S.E.; 28th, several about ship; wind S.W., cloudy.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--May 9th and 10th, several flocks going N.W. in forenoon; wind variable. 11th, great flock about ship 2 P.M. September 17th, six going S.; 20th, flocks going S.W. October 5th, two flocks going S.W.

_Kish Light-ship._--May 16th, flock going N.W.

_Rockabill._--April 26th, Swallows passing all day. May 11th, Swallows passing. June 28th, large flocks all day going W.; wind light S.W. September 25th, nine passing from W. to E. October 5th, five going E.

_Copeland (Mew) Island._--May 5th, sixty.

_South Maidens._--April 25th, two on rock.

_Rathlin Island._--April 19th, four; 23d, two. Noted May 6th and 7th.

_Dunree Head._--July 12th, ten. August 1st, flocks at station. 18th, in great numbers; wind light S.W. Swallows breed near lighthouse.

_Arranmore._--May 26th, one. November 28th, three Swallows all day; wind S.E., fresh, clear. [Very late.]

_Killybegs._--April 26th, four Swallows.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--April 16th, one about rock; wind N., light.

_Arran Island, N._--May 9th, two seen.

_Tearaght._--April 25th, one on island. May 1st, one; 18th, twelve.

_Skelligs._--April 24th, three flying about.

Martins.

_Fastnet._--September 22d, at 10 A.M., about rock. Left for N.E.

_Mine Head._--May 1st, House Martin. Plentiful all summer.

_Tuskar Rock._--April 13th, one Martin on rock, 10 A.M. 22d, small numbers going N.W.

_Tearaght._--April 20th, one Sand Martin found dying. [Received in flesh.]

Swift (_Cypselus apus_, Linn.).

_Tuskar Rock._--May 15th, one alighted 3 A.M. wind strong N. [Leg and wing of Swift received.] June 19th and 20th, one seen. July 28th, 11.30 P.M., one killed striking; overcast, misty.

_Rockabill._--May 30th, Swifts all day.

_Innishtrahull._--One noted May 1st to June 7th at intervals.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--September 19th, one about rock.

Nightjar (_Caprimulgus europæus_, Linn.).

_Mine Head._--May 29th, one heard at 2.30 A.M.

Cuckoo (_Cuculus canorus_, Linn.).

_Mine Head._--May 7th, first heard.

_Copeland (Mew) Island._--May 9th, one on island.

_Rathlin Island._--May 10th, one at 6 A.M.

_Arranmore._--May 15th, one, the first seen.

Wryneck (_Iynx torquilla_, Linn.).

_Arran Island, N._--October 6th, 2.30 A.M., wind very light S.W.; blue sky, cloudy, misty. One killed striking. [Received in flesh a male Wryneck, very fat, being the second Irish killed specimen; the first having been obtained at Dunmore, Co. Waterford, 5th October 1877.]

"Hoopoe."

_Rockabill._--June 12th, one on rock.

Pigeons.

_Fastnet._--October 5th, one "Dove" on balcony. Struck by keeper; fell into sea; wind fresh S.E.

_Mine Head._--April 15th, about a dozen breed in caves near lighthouse. A few may always be seen. December 26th, about fifty Rock Pigeons in fields. January 1st, a dozen.

_Dungarvan._--September 23d, Rock Pigeons all day about station. Not plentiful here.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--October 3d, one "Dove" alighted on ship, then flew N.; wind S.E., fresh.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--September 5th, one "Dove" on deck, 8 A.M. calm, cloudy.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--December 11th, one passed to N.W.; wind S.W., light.

_Kish Light-ship._--March 1st, caught one on deck at 2 P.M.

_Rockabill._--February 13th, one shot. April 20th, one do. June 27th, one Rock Dove. July 4th, one.

_Innishtrahull._--January 17th, three Rock Pigeons, one shot. March 13th, eleven, breed in caves. September 8th, two. November 18th, five. Pigeons are resident.

_Dunree Head._--Noted April 28th, May 10th, July 20th, October 4th, December 8th, from three to ten each date, all going S.E.

_Arranmore._--May 27th, Rock Pigeons about all day.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--December 27th, two Pigeons came to island, one blue and one white. They remained, and are tame.

_Broadhaven._--November, Rock Pigeons at all times. Remain here.

_Arran Island, N._--May 4th, seven; 8th, ten, going S.; 24th, five do.

_Skelligs._--December 4th, one Pigeon all day.

Turtle Dove (_Turtur communis_, Selby).

_Tuskar Rock._--May 8th, one alighted on rock, 8 A.M. wind light S.E.; 12th, one on rock, shot. [Received in flesh.--R. M. B.] "I saw one or two every year since I came here, but could not tell what they were until I got this one."

"Partridge."

_Rockabill._--May 9th, "Partridges" at night. [There was an entry under Partridge last year, also at Rockabill. Some error--Quails?]

Corncrake (_Crex pratensis_, Bechst.).

_Mine Head._--May 10th, heard, and frequently afterwards.

_Tuskar Rock._--May 3d, one found dead; 23d, one on rock; fog. September 23d, 11 P.M., one caught alive at lantern glass; wind light N., cloudy; 24th one killed striking. [Leg and wing received.]

_Rockabill._--May 9th, Corncrakes passed at night; 11th, do., some killed striking.

_Rathlin Island._--April 27th, one. May 13th, one.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--May 20th, Landrail at noon on rock; misty, wind light N.E.