Chapter VI: Part 6

_Tuskar._--February 19th, numbers at lantern at night; wind W., very clear; two cocks killed striking. [Wing received.] March 3d, Blackbirds appeared in large numbers at night, many wounded, five found dead; wind E., fresh, cloudy; 8th, two at night; 9th, two on balcony, 9.30 P.M.; 10th, three on rock all night; calm, clear; 20th, many at lantern, three killed striking; wind light S.E., hazy. October 5th, one on rock; wind fresh N.E.; 21st, numbers at lantern, two killed striking; wind light N.E., clear. [Leg and wing received.] 23d, numbers about light, two killed striking; 27th, one at 10 A.M. going N.W. During November enormous numbers of Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Starlings passed the Tuskar light. Blackbirds are entered thus in schedule: A few on 2d, 5th, 6th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, and 30th; several on 3d, 7th, 8th, and 9th; on 7th, one caught at lantern. [Leg and wing received.] Countless numbers on 4th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, and 23d. Most birds were killed striking, 4th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th. _All the birds killed up to the 14th were killed at N.W. or land side of lantern._ In the beginning of November the birds passed between 6 and 9 P.M.; on the 11th, they first passed all night; wind westerly strong to the 5th, easterly fresh, 5th to 14th. Most birds killed on cloudy nights. Migration up to 14th took place at night. On the 2d and 4th, it is remarked that the Blackbirds passing were chiefly females. December 7th, one at lantern; 11th, several about lantern, 11 P.M. to 6 A.M.; wind light N.E.; 18th, one at noon; 22d, a few about light, 1 to 3 A.M., one killed striking; wind light W.; 25th, 26th, and 27th, one or two noted on rock.

_Lucifer Shoals Light-ship._--October 11th, one going W. rested on ship. November 13th, one caught at lantern, 8 P.M.; overcast.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--January 29th, five, 10 P.M.; wind light S.W., cloudy. March 3d, some about lantern, midnight to 4 A.M.; wind light, cloudy. October 26th, about lantern, 3 to 4 A.M.; wind fresh S.W. November 11th, several about lantern, 7 P.M. to 4 A.M., many fell overboard; 14th, one caught at lantern, 9 P.M.; wind light. [Leg and wing received.]

_Arklow North Light-ship._--February 7th, one killed striking; wind fresh S.E., hazy. October 16th, two killed striking; 18th, great flocks about lantern, some killed; wind light W., overcast. December 10th, a quantity; 13th, 14th, 15th, 21st, about lantern, midnight; wind generally strong, snow or rain; some killed striking.

_Howth Baily._--November 12th, large numbers at lantern, midnight to 4 A.M., many killed striking; fog.

_Rockabill._--January 3d, 5th, and 6th, Blackbirds on rock; wind S. to N.W., strong. February 16th, about lantern, 1 A.M.; wind S., light, misty; 20th, a few on rock; wind N.W., fresh. (See also under Skylark.) November 10th. (See under Starling.)

_Maidens, N._--October 16th, constantly striking, 9 to 12 P.M., thirty-six killed; wind fresh N.W., cloudy; 17th, five killed striking; 21st, constantly striking, 9 to 1 A.M.; wind light N.W. Five males and twenty-one females killed.

_Rathlin Island._--December 10th, two dozen at lantern midnight; stormy, wind S.; two killed striking.

_Innishtrahull._--March 28th, one at lantern 9 to 11 P.M.; wind light W. October 24th, one on island 9 A.M.; wind N.W., stormy. November 11th, one striking lantern; wind light E., dark. (See note under Thrush for this station.)

_Tory Island._--From October 16th to 20th large numbers, with Starlings, Thrushes, and Larks about lantern at night; weather cloudy; ten killed striking. [Leg and wing of Blackbird received, killed on 16th.] Also in numbers during November, December, and January 1888 in daytime, but not at lantern.

_Arranmore._--November 7th, some near station all day.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--October 31st, two on island; gale from S.

_Killybegs._--November 7th and 28th, one.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--October 20th, two on rock; wind light~ N. November 9th, two do.; wind strong E.; 10th, Blackbirds during night about lantern, one caught. [Leg and wing received.] 12th, one caught at lantern.

_Slyne Head, S._--October 27th, one all day on island; wind strong S.W. November 1st and 4th, one; 9th to 12th, several on island. On night of 10th numbers at lantern, and on nights of 12th and 13th numbers of birds [Blackbirds?] at lantern; 12th, one killed striking. December 2d and 30th, two on island.

_Arran Island, N._--October 17th, five. December 21st, six; 30th, some on rock.

_Arran Island, S._--October 23d, one killed striking, 4 A.M. November 1st, plenty on island; 13th, great numbers of Blackbirds on island, principally females; calm, hazy. "Wagtails, Tits, Thrushes, and Robins," plenty also.

_Skelligs._--January 10th, one; 20th to 26th, two. October 5th, one on island, female; 19th, six all day, females; wind light S.W.; 24th, four. November 7th, flock all day; wind light N.E.; 18th, four on island. December 28th, five.

Ring Ouzel (_Turdus torquatus_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--September 22d, one about light, 8 P.M.; wind fresh S.E., gloomy. Caught and let go again. Size and shape of female Blackbird, white crescent on breast.

_Mine Head._--March 7th, one seen, and several times afterwards.

_Tuskar._--September 21st, one killed striking, 3.30 A.M.; wind light S.E., hazy. [Received in flesh.]

_Skelligs._--March 4th, two Bing Ouzels; 6th, one.

Hedge Sparrow (_Accentor modularis_, Linn.).

_Mine Head._--October 16th, one or two always about.

_Tuskar._--March 3d, about twenty "Hedge Sparrows" on rock night and day; wind fresh E., cloudy; two killed striking; 10th, three on rock; calm, clear.

_Skelligs._--October 13th, one at 10 A.M.; wind light N.E.

Robin (_Erithacus rubecula_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--October 25th, one all day on rock; wind fresh N.E., clear.

_Mine Head._--November 22d, one killed against wall.

_Tuskar._--March 8th, two Robins about all day; wind light S.E., cloudy.

_Arranmore._--January 12th, 1888, two Robins near station.

_Killybegs._--October 22d, one seen.

_Slyne Read, S._--October 24th, one Robin Redbreast all day on island.

_Arran Island, N._--December 8th, two all day.

_Arran Island, S._--November 13th. (See note under Blackbird at this station.)

_Skelligs._--October 19th, one all day; wind light S.W., misty.

Redstart (_Ruticilla phœnicurus_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--October 5th, one caught at lantern, 8 P.M.; wind light S.E., gloomy. [Received in flesh.]

_Rockabill._--August 26th, "shot a male Redstart." [Was this a common or Black Redstart? See Report for 1886, p. 136.]

Black Redstart (_Ruticilla titys_, Scopoli).

_Fastnet._--April 12th, one on rock, 4 P.M.; calm, hazy. October 19th, one on rock, 5 P.M.; wind light S.W., gloomy; very brilliant plumage. One at 8 P.M. caught in store. [Received in flesh.]

_Mine Head._--October 25th to 27th, one Redstart in garden. December 19th, one.

_Hook Tower._--March 21st, one caught. [Received in flesh.]

_Arklow South Light-ship._--October 23d, one killed striking. [Received in flesh.] (See note under Red-breasted Flycatcher.)

_Blackrock, Mayo._--March 28th, "small bird, the size of a Robin, dark slate-colour all over, with the exception of the base of the tail, which was reddish-brown." [Probably above species.] November 5th, one Black Redstart on rock; wind strong S.; 11th, one.

_Slyne Head, S._--October 20th, "one slate-coloured Wren with a long tail" on island. [Black Redstart?]

_Samphire Island._--December 31st, "saw this morning a bird about the size of the Common Wren--perhaps it may have been a little larger--of a dusky olive colour all over, but a little lighter on the breast; black bill and legs; when wings were expanded it was a bright red from wings to butt of tail." [Can the birds seen at this station and Slyne Head be Black Redstarts?]

_Tearaght._--October 20th, ten Black Redstarts--one shot. [Leg and wing received.] November 1st, one.

_Skelligs._--October 20th, one shot; wind light S.E., gloomy. [Received in flesh.] 23d, one found dead. [Leg and wing received.]

"Stonechat."

_Fastnet._--October 20th, "one Blackcap" dead on rock; wind light W. [Stonechat received in flesh.]

_Old Head, Kinsale._--April 10th, "three Stonechats arrived;" wind fresh E.; 12th, ten seen; wind strong E.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--October 11th, one "Chit-chat" about lantern; wind N. gale, clear; 16th, three "Chit-chats" about ship 1 A.M.; wind fresh N.E., clear.

_Innishtrahull._--April 9th, two all night at lantern; wind light E., misty.

_Tory Island._--March 12th, some "Stonechats" about island; breed here. October 16th to 20th, a few "Stonechats" about lantern.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--April 2d, five "Stonechats;" wind light W., misty. Breed here, and remain until August. 4th, four.

_Tearaght._--October 8th, one seen on island.

Wheatear (_Saxicola ænanthe_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--April 10th, one on rock; wind strong S.E. September 22d, six about light; wind fresh S.E., gloomy; 23d, numbers about light, 8.30 P.M. to 1 A.M.; wind fresh S.E., gloomy.

_Mine Head._--March 30th, several--the first observed this year.

_Tuskar._--March 15th, one on lantern, 6 P.M., caught; wind strong N.E., clear. [Received in flesh.] 25th, two on rock. August 16th and 17th, one all day; 22d, one found dead; hazy. September 17th and 18th, one all day on rock.

_Arranmore._--March 30th, two Wheatears. April 4th, six seen. May 12th, one killed striking.

_Tearaght._--April 20th, seen for first time. September 24th, not seen after this date.

_Skelligs._--March 16th, four--first this year. Breed here. October 8th, several seen--one shot; wind light N.

Sedge Warbler (_Acrocephalus shœnobænus_, Linn.).

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--May 15th, three "small birds" about lantern, 2 A.M.; rain, calm; one killed. [Leg and wing of Sedge Warbler received.] 30th, six "small birds" about lantern, midnight to 3 A.M.; gloomy, wind fresh N.E.; one killed.

_Hook Tower._--May 11th, 12th, 16th, and 17th, some striking, 11 P.M. to 1 am.; twelve killed. (See under Whitethroat.) [Leg and wing of Sedge Warbler received.]

_Tuskar Rock._--May 14th, ten "Chiffchaffs" killed striking; wind fresh N.E., clear. [Probably Sedge Warblers.] October 6th, one "Reed Warbler" killed striking, 10 P.M.; wind light E., cloudy. [Leg and wing of Sedge Warbler received.]

_Arklow North Light-ship._--September 21st, "Wrens" about ship in morning. [Possibly above species.] Wind light N.E., hazy.

Whitethroat (_Sylvia rufa_, Bodd.).

_Mine Head._--May 16th, one found killed in dome of lighthouse. [Leg and wing received.] May 27th, one caught; fog. September 20th, one caught striking, 11 P.M. [Leg and wing received.] 21st, one found killed.

_Hook Tower._--May 11th, "Whitethroats and Sedge Warblers" constantly striking; twenty-five killed; wind strong N.W., clear; 12th do.; ten killed; wind strong N., clear; 16th do.; eighteen killed; wind light K, clear; 17th, a few striking; three killed; wind light E. On each date the birds struck from 11 P.M. to 1 am. In all, only twelve Sedge Warblers killed.

_Tuskar._--May 14th, thirteen killed striking; wind fresh N.E., clear.

Willow Wren (_Phylloscopus trochilus_, Linn.).

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--May 22d, one "small bird" caught on deck, 1 P.M.; clear, wind fresh N. [Leg and wing of Willow Wren received.] October 25th, a "Wood Warbler" on ship.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--April 24th, one found dead on deck, 5 A.M. [Leg and wing of Willow Wren received.]

_Tearaght._--April 13th.--[Wing of Willow Wren received.]

Golden-Crested Wren (_Regulus cristatus_, Koch).

_Fastnet._--October 8th, one around light, 1 A.M.; wind light N.W., gloomy.

_Mine Head._--September 16th, "a Golden-crested Wren?"

_Rockabill._--November 10th, "no Goldcrests this year. I think they were all killed three years ago, when they fell here in scores."

_South Maidens._--October 7th, one at lantern, 11 P.M.; wind fresh W.

_Arran Island, S._--October 24th, one on balcony 10 P.M.; wind light S. November 11th, one at 4 A.M., disabled striking; stopped on balcony; wind E., very light, hazy.

_Tearaght._--October 22d, one shot. [Leg and wing received.]

Wren (_Troglodytes parvulus_, Koch).

_Fastnet._--October 5th, one all day on rock; wind light N.E., gloomy; 15th and 17th, one all day.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--May 26th, one. (See under Hawk.)

_Lucifer Shoals Light-ship._--October 5th, one "Wren" rested on deck, and new to land; wind light N.E.

_Tuskar._--One seen at intervals on rock during October.

_Innishtrahull._--November 14th, 15th, 16th, 30th, and December 6th, one noticed on island.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--April 28th, one "Common Wren" on island.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--October 21st, two "Common Wrens" during day; wind fresh S.E.; also noted November 2d, 16th, and January 11th, 1888. [Possibly resident.]

_Slyne Head, S._--October 11th, one on island; 29th, one, and two to four at intervals to December 30th. [Probably residents.]

_Arran Island, N._--October 21st, two.

_Skelligs._--March 6th, two.

"Tits."

_Mine Head._--March 10th, one Blue Tit shot. [Leg and wing received.]

_Arran Island, S._--(See note under Blackbird at this station.)

Wagtail.

_Fastnet._--February 27th, one "Water Wagtail" all day; wind fresh S.S.W., hazy; 28th; one found dead on rock; supposed to be one seen yesterday. [Leg and wing of Pied Wagtail received.] March 6th, two on rock, 10 A.M.; foggy, wind light S.E. October 17th, one all day on rock; wind light S.E., gloomy.

_Mine Head._--March 7th, one seen.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--September 25th, one going N.E., 5 P.M.; wind light S.W., hazy. October 8th, one killed striking. [Leg and wing of Grey Wagtail received.]

_Tuskar._--March 9th, one on rock, 3 P.M.; wind light W., cloudy. September 22d, one caught. [Leg and wing of Pied Wagtail received.]

_Lucifer Shoals Light-ship._--October 5th, four going N.W., 7 A.M.

_Tory Island._--June 15th, two about island.

_Arranmore._--April 27th, two seen.

_Slyne Head, S._--October 11th, three "Grey Wagtails" on island; wind strong N.

_Arran Island, N._--February 12th, two remained a month. October 27th, two "Grey Wagtails" all day.

_Arran Island, S._--November 13th. (See note under Blackbird at this Station.)

_Tearaght._--March 30th, a "White Wagtail" here for past fortnight; not seen after this date. October 9th, one on island; 20th, one "Grey-headed Wagtail" shot.

_Skelligs._--March 4th, one Wagtail. October 4th, one "Grey Wagtail" on island; wind light S.E.

Titlark (_Anthus pratensis_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--March 6th, one found dead on rock at noon; foggy, wind light S.E.; 9th, one at 9 P.M., captured in lighthouse; wind light S.E., clear. On the night of 4th and 5th March, numbers of small birds about light, supposed to be Larks and Chaffinches. March 15th, one on rock; wind fresh N.E. September 23d, numbers about light; wind fresh S.E., gloomy. October 16th, one on rock; 20th, one; 22d, several all day on rock; wind light S., hazy; 23d, several ditto; 25th, two. November 9th to December 11th, one to four at intervals, on rock.

_Mine Head._--February 9th, one found killed.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--March 26th, flocks flying N.; rain, wind light S.W.; 30th, twelve flying N.; clear, wind light N.E. September 21st, some "Larks" about lantern, 8 P.M. to midnight; two killed striking. [Received legs and wings of two Titlarks.] October 8th, one "Lark" found dead, 3 P.M.; clear, wind light N.E. [Leg and wing of Titlark received.] December 22d, one about ship.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--March 6th, small flocks going N., 10 A.M.; calm, foggy; 21st, one going N. November 5th, flocks of Titlarks passing N.W., 9 A.M. to noon; wind fresh W.

_Tuskar Rock._--September 18th, 21st, and October 6th, one or two seen. November 12th, one killed striking. [Leg and wing received.] Wind light S.E., cloudy.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--March 6th, 11th, 19th, 31st, some noted in daytime; 18th, 22d, 26th, about lantern. September 21st, some about ship.

_South Maidens._--"No birds seen for quarter ending September 30th except a few Titlarks."

Tory Island.--March 12th, Titlarks about island; breed here.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--June 15th, nine Titlarks on island; remain all the year.

_Killybegs._--Two to four noted about station October 11th to November 5th.

_Slyne Head, S._--On island all November.

_Skelligs._--January 20th to 26th, several; resident; breed here. October 23d, one found dead. [Leg and wing received.]

Skylark (_Alauda arvensis_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--March 14th, one at noon; wind N.W.; 15th, two; wind N.E., fresh. October 15th, numbers, 8 P.M. to 11 P.M., about light; hazy; several struck; 16th, one found dead. [Leg and wing received.] Numbers striking all night; six killed; wind S.E., light, gloomy. October 21st, numbers of "Larks" all night about lantern; clear; numbers striking, none killed; wind light S.E.; 22d, several all day on rock; hazy. November 10th, numbers of "Larks" about light, 1 A.M. to daylight; wind light S.E.; 12th, two about light; gloomy. 1

_Old Head, Kinsale._--May 7th, great number; wind strong W. November 27th and 29th, several; going E.; wind W. December 6th, five; 14th, several.

_Mine Head._--November 22d, one found killed on balcony.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--September 17th, 21st, and 23d, four to five "Larks" flying N.E. October 6th, three "Larks" about lantern, 9 P.M.; clear, wind light N.E.; 13th, five flying N., 11.30 A.M.; wind N.E.; 15th, two about ship, 7 A.M.; clear; 16th, a flock passing; 20th, seven "Larks" seen; 23d, three about light; 25th, a flock going N.E. November 2d, two; 5th, some; 6th, four flocks going N.E.; wind light E.; 10th, flock going N.; 11th, about lantern; gloomy; 12th, flocks going N. in daytime; wind S.E., clear; 17th, one about ship; wind light S.W.; 24th, six "Larks" flying S., 10 A.M.; wind light N.W., clear.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--March 8th, about twenty going N.; a few Larks noted passing N. October 20th, 22d, and 23d. November 8th, Larks going N. 8 P.M.; a few also noted passing N. on 9th, 10th, 16th, and 17th. _On 10th saw a Gull chasing one which seemed exhausted._

_Tuskar._--February 19th, one killed striking. [Wing of Skylark received.] Weather very clear; wind fresh W. March 3d, three "Larks" on rock, two died; wind fresh E., cloudy; 7th, three on rock, two died; wind light S.E. September 20th, six on rock. October 6th, one; 19th, numbers all night; three killed striking; wind light S.W., clear. [Leg and wing received.] October 20th, twenty all day on rock; clear; 21st, numbers striking at midnight, fifteen killed. [Leg and wing received.] Wind light N.E., clear; 22d, twenty going N., 8 A.M.; wind S.E., light. November 6th, five; 7th, four; 8th, six; 10th, a few; 11th, several, one caught. [Leg and wing received.] November 12th, a few; 13th, great numbers; 14th, countless numbers. (These entries refer to night, and the Larks seem to have accompanied the Blackbirds and Thrushes, etc.; particulars as to the number of _each_ species killed striking are not given.) 23d, Larks at lantern, 2 A.M. to daylight; three killed striking. December 11th, Larks about light, 11 P.M. to 6 A.M.; calm, showery; 20th, one on rock; 22d, a flock going N.W., 1 P.M.

_Lucifer Shoals Light-ship._--October 7th, a few rested, _one with broken leg killed by Gulls_. November 24th, several about lantern, 4.30 A.M.; wind light, clear.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--January 23d and 24th, several at lantern, 1 A.M. to 4 A.M.; some killed on 23d; wind S.W., light, gloomy. March 18th, some going N.W., 5 to 6 A.M.; wind N.W., snow showers. September 16th, four, 10 A.M., going N.W.; 19th, a flock going N.W. October 21st, about lantern, midnight to 3 A.M.; one killed striking; also 10 P.M. to 4 A.M. on 22d, about lantern; one killed striking, cloudy; 29th and 30th, large flocks going N.W. about 11 A.M.; wind strong S.W. November 5th, flock going W.; wind S.W., light; 12th, one disabled.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--"Larks" noted at night, September 22d, October 15th, 16th, 20th. In daytime, October 2d, 5th, 7th, 8th, 11th, 13th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 25th, 27th. On December 7th, 10th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 21st, and 28th, about lantern. General direction of flight N.W. during October.

_Howth Baily._--October 15th, two "Larks" disabled striking; 26th, about forty birds, "supposed to be Larks," going W. November 12th, large numbers at lantern; many killed striking, midnight to 4 A.M.; fog.

_Rockabill._--January 5th, 6th, and February 17th, about rock; wind variable. "October 3d, a few nights ago there was great rush of Skylarks, Thrushes, Blackbirds, Snipe, and Landrail."

_South Rock Light-ship._--November 30th, one about ship.

_South Maidens._--October 12th and 13th, several at night; some killed striking. November 10th, 28th, December 10th and 28th, one to three noted.

_North Maidens._--October 21st, striking 9 P.M. to 1 A.M.; about one hundred killed. November 14th, 9 to 11 P.M., striking, five killed; stormy, wind N.E., overcast.

_Rathlin Island._--October 11th, one killed striking, midnight; foggy, wind strong E.

_Innishtrahull._--March 19th, numbers of Larks striking lantern, 10 P.M. to midnight; wind light N.W., very dark; 20th, do., midnight to 4 A.M.; wind fresh S.E.; 28th, nine about lantern all night; wind light S.W., very dark. October 16th, one at midnight striking. November 12th, two striking at 4 A.M.

_Tory Island._--March 11th, a few about light, 1 A.M.; wind N.W., strong, clear. April 5th, Skylarks remain and breed here. October 16th to 20th, numbers about lantern at night; seven killed striking; cloudy. (See note under Blackbird for this station.) [Leg and wing of Skylark, killed striking on 18th, received.]

_Arranmore._--October 9th, eight about station.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--Larks arrived about March 15th, and breed on island; nearly all leave beginning of August and go to mainland. (See under Titlark.)

_Killybegs._--Two to eight about station in October. November 16th, one killed striking, midnight; a gale from S.W., misty.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--October 23d, one at lantern, 11.40 P.M.; wind fresh S.W.

_Slyne Head, S._--October 21st, at lantern all night; eight killed striking; wind light S.E.; 29th, two on island. November 1st to 9th, several on island. Never saw so many without frost or snow.

_Arran Island, N._--November 8th, ten. December 12th, six.

_Skelligs._--October 1st, three; 19th, several all day.

Woodlark (_Alauda arborea_, Linn.).

_Tearaght._--October 20th, one Woodlark shot. [Received in flesh.]

Snow Bunting (_Plectrophanes nivalis_, Linn.).

_Tuskar._--March 18th, three on rock, 10 A.M.; wind light S.E., clear.

_Rockabill._--January 20th, two about rock, 11 A.M.; wind fresh N.W., clear.

_Rathlin Island._--October 24th, large flock of "Snow Buntings" passed lantern at midnight.

_Innishtrahull._--March 24th and 25th, about one dozen on island each day; stormy, wind N.W. April 24th, two at 11 A.M.; a gale, wind N.W.; one very white. October 24th, ten on island; stormy, wind N.

_Arranmore._--March 18th, twenty going N. April 21st and 22d, two to four going W. and N.W. October 6th, seven near station; wind light S.W. November 7th, some near station.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--March 10th, twenty on island; gale, wind S., misty. Remained till end of month. December 15th, three; 20th, six; a gale from N.

_Broadhaven._--November 9th, "Lapland Bunting--cock and hen," noted. [Snow Buntings?]

_Blackrock, Mayo._--November 1st, one male Snow Bunting on rock, wind strong S.W.; 4th, do.; wind N.W. December 24th, "It is remarkable that but one or two Snow Bunting have visited the rock this winter."

_Arran Island, N._--November 14th, eleven.

_Arran Island, S._--October 28th, one at 4 P.M.; wind N.W., light.

_Tearaght._--May 3d, two shot by assistant keeper. [Leg and wing received.] October 1st, two on island; wind N.E., light; 3d, one shot.

Lapland Bunting (_Plectrophanes lapponicus_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--October 16th, "a Skylark and Twite (supposed) found dead on rock, 9 A.M.; wind light E., clear." [The bird supposed to be a Twite was forwarded in the flesh, and proved to be a female Lapland Bunting.] The night of October 15th was hazy, with the wind light from N.E.; and numbers of "Skylarks and Starlings" are stated to have been around the lantern.

Reed or Black-Headed Bunting (_Emberiza schœniclus_, Linn.).

_Arklow South Light-ship._--November 12th, "several kinds large and small birds at lantern, 7 P.M. to midnight; wind light S., gloomy." [One Black-Headed Bunting and one Brambling received in flesh.]

Yellow Bunting (_Emberiza citrinella_, Linn.).

_Arklow South Light-ship._--November 13th, one caught at lantern; wind light N. [Received in flesh.]

_Blackrock, Mayo._--November 13th, one on rock, 10 A.M.; wind light S.

_North Maidens._--November 24th, one killed striking, 10 P.M.; wind strong S.W., gloomy. [One received in flesh November 30th, probably this specimen.]

_Arranmore._--January 8th, 1888, nine on island.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--November 13th, one on rock, 10 A.M.; wind light E.

Chaffinch (_Fringilla cœlebs_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--March 6th, one on rock, 10 A.M.; foggy, wind light E.; 11th, several all day; wind S.W., hazy. On the night of 4th and 5th March, numbers of small birds about light, supposed to be Larks and Chaffinches; 16th, one on rock. October 16th, numbers striking all night, none killed; wind light S.E., gloomy; 17th, several on rock, one found dead--[Leg and wing received]--gloomy, wind light E.; 23d, several on rock all day; hazy, wind light W. November 9th, one on rock; 10th, one found dead--died from exhaustion; wind light S.E.; 11th, numbers all night around lantern; wind light S.E., hazy; about twenty at noon on rock; 12th, one captured in dwelling at 8 A.M.; four round lantern at night; gloomy; 13th, three on rock, 9 A.M., clear; 17th, thirty on rock at 8 A.M.; clear, wind light S.; 19th, one dead on rock; squally, wind strong N.W.; 27th, one on rock; a gale from N.W. December 9th, one dead in tower; wind strong N.W. [Leg and wing received.]

_Mine Head._--October 16th, first seen since spring; plentiful all winter; one caught at lantern. [Leg and wing received.] November 21st, one killed striking.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--May 13th, one caught on deck, 10 A.M.; clear, wind light N.E. [Leg and wing received.] September 21st, about lantern, 8 P.M. to midnight; hazy, wind light E.; three killed striking. October 8th, one killed striking, 9 P.M.; wind N.E., fresh, clear; 12th, two about lantern; 16th, one going N.E., and at night one, and several small birds about lantern; overcast, wind light N.; 19th and 21st, one about ship; 22d and 23d, two or three about light. November 7th, three on ship; 13th, one killed striking. [Received in flesh.] Wind light S.E., gloomy; 17th, two about ship in day; wind light S.W., clear. December 19th, two flying N., 10 A.M.; wind fresh N.W.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--October 29th, three going N., rested on ship and went towards land; wind fresh W., clear. November 6th, ten going N.W.; 7th, one killed striking. [Leg and wing received.]

_Tuskar._--March 13th, four on rock, one dead; wind strong N.E., clear; 16th, two on rock, one dead; wind N.E. [29th, wing received; date when killed not given.] September 21st, one all day; wind light S.E., haze. October 16th, two killed striking; wind light N.E., clear. [Leg and wing received.] 17th, twelve on rock, three killed striking; wind light, clear. [Leg and wing received.] 20th, some on rock all day; wind S., light; 22d, three at lantern; wind fresh, clear; 23d, 24th, 25th, and 30th, a few in daytime; wind strong, variable. November 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 13th, 14th, 16th, 19th, Chaffinches; two or three entered daily; seem to have accompanied the tremendous rush of Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Starlings, which took place in November 1887 at the Tuskar. (See under Blackbird.)

_Arklow South Light-ship._--October 23d, one seen. November 13th, three on deck; wind light.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--March 11th, about ship, noon; wind light S.W., clear; 22d and 26th, about lantern, midnight; wind S.W., fresh; 31st, flock of "finches" going N.W., 10 A.M.; wind N.W., light. October 24th, four all day on ship; wind strong N.E., clear; 28th, two on ship all day; wind fresh W.

_Howth Baily._--October 15th, one disabled striking; 29th, two at lantern, 8 P.M.; November 12th, large numbers at lantern, midnight to 4 A.M., many killed striking; fog.

_Rockabill._--February 10th, about rock, 1 P.M.; wind N.E., fresh. November 10th, see under "Starling."

_South Rock Light-ship._--November 14th, one about ship.

_North Maidens._--November 21st, two seen; wind strong S.E.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--October 22d, four on rock; wind strong N.E. November 8th, a flock; wind ditto; 9th, one struck lantern, 6 P.M.; 10th, some about lantern; wind light N.E., gloomy; 22d, two shot. [Legs and wings of both received.] Wind strong N.E.

_Slyne Head, S._--October 11th, one on island; wind strong N. November 8th, two flocks. December 26th and 30th, several.

_Tearaght._--October 24th, large flock seen to-day.

_Skelligs._--October 22d, one found dead. [Leg and wing received.] November 5th, eleven all day; wind light S.E.

Brambling (_Fringilla montifringilla_, Linn.).

_Tuskar._--October 20th, one "Mountain Chaffinch" killed striking.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--November 12th, one killed striking. [Received in flesh.] (See note under Black-Headed Bunting.)

_Tearaght._--October 20th, one shot. [Leg and wing received.]

_Skelligs._--November 10th, forty "Mountain Finches" all day; wind light S.E.: one shot. [Leg and wing received.]

Sparrow (_Passer domesticus_, Linn.).

_Mine Head._--March 14th, one shot. [Leg and wing received.]

_Tuskar._--March 9th, five "Sparrows" on lantern, 10 P.M.; one dead; wind light S., cloudy.

_Tory Island._--March 12th, flocks of Sparrows about island. April 5th, some noted; breed here.

_Killybegs._--November 13th, four seen.

_Slyne Head, S._--March 30th, two "House Sparrows" on island.

_Arran Island, S._--November 16th, great flocks of "Sparrows" on island to-day; wind E., strong, hazy.

Greenfinch (_Coccothraustes chloris_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--October 16th, numbers striking all night; one killed; gloomy, wind light S.E.; 17th, about fifty Chaffinches and Green Linnets on rock all day; gloomy; 20th, one struck light, 3 A.M.; gloomy, wind light S.W. November 13th, two on rock; wind light S.E., clear.

_Mine Head._--March 14th, one seen.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--September 17th, six flying S.; wind N.E., light, clear. November 16th, one about ship, 4 P.M.; wind light S.W., clear.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--April 29th, two going N. October 22d, seven going N. November 7th, two going N., 10 A.M.; wind fresh N.E., clear; _one killed by Gulls close to ship_. (See also under Skylark.)

_Tuskar._--October 26th, numbers at sunset, remained all night; stormy, wind S.W. December 3d, one found dead; 25th, one on rock.

_Lucifer Shoals Light-ship._--October 5th, one going N.W. November 9th, one killed striking. [Received in flesh.]

_Arklow South Light-ship._--October 21st, one Green Linnet caught.

_Rockabill._--November 10th (see under "Starling").

_Rathlin Island._--November 24th, large flock at sunset; stormy, wind S.E.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--November 12th, one male Greenfinch caught at lantern, 10 P.M.; wind light S.E., overcast. [Leg and wing received.]

_Slyne Head, S._--October 19th, one Green Linnet on island; 20th, one killed striking.

_Arran Island, N._--December 2d, five.

_Tearaght._--October 20th, six Greenfinches, one shot. [Leg and wing received.] November 12th, large flock seen on island.

Goldfinch (_Carduelis elegans_, Steph.).

_Arranmore._--December 28th, one near station.

Siskin (_Carduelis spinus_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--October 18th, one bird, name unknown, caught at lantern; wind light S., gloomy. [Siskin received in flesh.] October 20th, one dead on rock. [Received in flesh.] Wind light W.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--November 11th, one caught, 11 A.M.; wind light S.E., gloomy. [Received in flesh.]

_Tuskar._--December 3d, one found dead. [Leg and wing received.]

_Rockabill._--November 7th, about sixty Siskins for half-an-hour, "the first that came here for three years;" came from N.E.

_Slyne Head, S._--November 1st, two birds on island, smaller than a Green Linnet, more yellow but the same green colour. [Possibly Siskins.]

_Tearaght._--October 19th, several Siskins seen; one shot. [Received in flesh.]

_Skelligs._--October 24th, flock of Siskins; wind light S.E.; one shot. [Leg and wing received.] November 18th, one found dead. [Leg and wing received.]

"Redpole."

_Blackrock, Mayo._--April 27th, one on rock, 9 A.M.; wind strong N.W.

"Linnets."

_Fastnet._--November 12th, thirty "Grey Linnets" going N.E.; wind light S.E.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--February 16th, flocks flying N.; May 10th, flocks alighted; June 20th, several flying N.; October 20th, November 12th, 14th 18th, and 20th, several.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--March 6th, twelve going N.W.; fog, wind light E.; 11th, three going N.; wind fresh S.W. September 19th, nine flying S.; clear, wind N.E., light; 29th, four seen going N.E. October 1st, 15th, and 16th, one to seven; 20th, four about light; 23d, four; 29th, flock going N.E. November 12th, flying N.E. during day; wind light S.E., clear.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--March 3d and 4th, small flock going N. in mornings; 12th and 13th, a few all day going N.; wind fresh E.; 18th, do., going N., 3 P.M. April 9th, one going E. October 16th, flocks going N., 10 A.M. to noon; 23d, some going N.; wind light W, November 9th, three going N.; 10th, three "Grey Linnets" going N. December 4th, six going N.W.

_Tuskar._--March 8th, three all day. October 17th, two "Linnets or Twites" going N.W.

_Lucifer Shoals Light-ship._--October 7th and 9th, flock going W.; 20th, one; 30th, several flocks going W., 10 A.M. November 24th, several about lantern, 4.30 A.M.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--March 2d, flock going N.W. October 8th, do. going E., noon; wind strong N.; 10th and 11th, several flocks going N.W.; wind strong N.; 27th, flock going N.W., noon.

_South Rock Light-ship._--December 11th, large flock going S.W.

_South Maidens._--November 29th, December 4th, 6th, 15th, 30th, one to two noted.

_Innishtrahull._--October 10th, numbers of "Scotch Linnets" will remain during winter.

_Tory Island._--March 12th, flocks about island. April 5th, do. Grey Linnets breed here.

_Arranmore._--October 3d, six Linnets; 6th, flocks near station. November 16th, some on island.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--March 15th, fifty to eighty all day; wind fresh N.; ten killed (striking?). Large flocks up to April 1st. October 28th, about thirty on island; first this winter. December 20th, about thirty remained a month.

_Killybegs._--A few noted at intervals during April, May, and June, and several almost daily noted about station, October 1st to November 30th.

_Broadhaven._--October 17th, forty seen. Linnets resident.

_Slyne Head, S._--October 15th, numbers of Grey Linnets every day during month.

_Arran Island, N._--October 31st, twenty. December 27th and 30th, several on rock.

_Arran Island, S._--October 16th, flocks going S. all day; wind light N.

"Twite."

_Tuskar._--October 8th, twenty "Twites" going N.W. November 25th and 30th, do. December 2d, 5th, 9th, and 10th, one to six "Twites" noted.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--October 21st, flock of "Mountain Twites" during day; wind strong S.E.

_Tearaght._--September 18th, several Twites arrived.

"Bullfinch."

_South Maidens._--October 9th and November 24th, one "Bullfinch" on rock.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--April 24th, one "Bullfinch" on rock at noon; wind strong N.W.

_Arran Island, S._--November 10th, "two Bullfinches," male and female, caught alive at 8 P.M.; wind light E., hazy.

Starling (_Sturnus vulgaris_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--February 28th, hundreds from 10 P.M. to 6 A.M. around light; wind light S.W., hazy; none killed or captured. March 1st, numbers from 9 P.M. to 11 P.M. heard overhead; wind light S.W., clear--seemed to go S.; 2d, numbers striking, 1 A.M. to 4 A.M.; hazy, wind light S.; none killed; 3d, numbers about light, 3 A.M. to 4 A.M.; wind light W.S.W., hazy. While on shore from 11th to 18th February, I saw large flocks of Starling congregating every evening about sunset and flying S. The same thing occurred from 2d to 9th March. October 15th, numbers about light, 8 P.M. to 11 P.M.; hazy, wind light N.E.; one caught; 17th, three struck; wind light S.E., gloomy; 24th, numbers all night around lantern; wind fresh, clear. November 11th, one struck, 11 P.M.; gloomy; 13th, one found dead. [Leg and wing received.]

_Old Head, Kinsale._--March 4th, flocks alighted. October 4th, flocks flying N.; 25th, several flying N.

_Mine Head._--March 1st, 2d, and 3d, striking occasionally at night; fine; wind S. and S.E.; flocks in the fields. October 22d and 23d, a few striking; 25th, great flocks in fields. November 10th and 11th, about lantern all night. Plentiful to end of January 1888.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--March 19th, flocks about lantern, 9 P.M. to midnight; gloomy, wind light E.; twelve killed striking. [Leg and wing received.] 20th, flocks about light, midnight to 4 A.M.; snow showers, wind light N.E.; nine killed striking. [Leg and wing received.] 26th, some about lantern 8 to 9 P.M.; clear, wind fresh W. October 19th, one; 21st, several about light, 6 P.M. to midnight; many killed striking, dropped into the sea; 22d, do., from 9 P.M. to midnight; 23d, do., midnight to 6 A.M.; wind light, overcast each day; 25th, flock going N. November 4th, one about ship; 6th, "hundreds of birds of various kinds, 5 to 9 P.M., about light; dozens killed and wounded; lots fell overboard"--[Perhaps some were Starling.--R. M. B.]--hazy, with rain. 7th, Starling about light, 7 to 10 P.M.; showers, wind fresh. November 8th, flock going N.E., and several about ship, 8 to 4 P.M.; 10th, flocks going N.W., 10.30 A.M.; wind N.W., clear; several about lantern at night; 11th, two about ship; one killed at night; numbers of birds killed striking, and fell overboard; 13th, about light; gloomy, wind S.E.; several killed; 14th, about lantern, several killed; 15th, do.; on 11th, 13th, 14th, and 15th, numbers of birds about ship, mostly Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Starlings. December 23d, several about light, midnight to 4 A.M.; wind fresh N.W., showery.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--On night of March 1st, from 8 P.M. to 2 A.M., and on 2d from 9 P.M. to 1 A.M., flocks passing to S.E.; 9th, flocks going S., 7.30 to 9 P.M.; wind light, clear; 22d, a few going S. at noon; wind fresh W., clear. October 15th and 16th, two flocks going N.; 20th, three; 21st, small flocks, 9 P.M. to midnight, going N.; 22d, do., at 3 A.M.; 25th, small flocks, 9 to 10 P.M., going N. November 8th, flocks going N., 8 P.M. to midnight; 9th, do., midnight to 3 A.M.; do., 8 to 11 P.M.; 10th, do., 7.30 P.M.; 11th, do., 7 P.M.; 12th, midnight to 5 A.M., and 8 P.M. to midnight; 13th, midnight to 4 A.M., and a few about lantern all night. In every case during October and November going N., wind generally E.

_Tuskar._--February 19th, numbers at lantern all night; very clear, wind fresh W. March 2d, fourteen on balcony, 10 P.M. to 4 A.M.; three killed striking; wind light N., calm, hazy; 3d, an immense number about lantern all night; calm, hazy; ten killed striking; 7th, five about lantern; 10th, ten at 10 P.M. one killed striking; calm, clear; 11th, some at lantern all night two killed striking; wind fresh S., hazy; 14th, ten at lantern two killed striking; wind N.W., clear; 20th, a great rush--about one hundred at lantern all night; twenty killed striking; hazy, wind S.E.; 25th, three at lantern; one killed striking; wind N.W., clear. October 6th, one on rock; 12th, thirty going N.W.; gale from N.; 16th, numbers from midnight to sunrise; first rush this winter; twelve killed striking. [Leg and wing received.] 20th and 21st, numbers about lantern; five killed striking; clear; 23d and 25th, small flocks at intervals going towards land; wind S.W. and N.E. November 5th, 7th, 8th, 13th, and 20th, a few at lantern; 3d, 6th, and 9th, several do.; 4th, 10th, 11th, 12th, and 14th, countless numbers at lantern. (See under Blackbird, the general remarks concerning which are also applicable to Starling during November at this station.) December 26th and 31st, one noted.

_Lucifer Shoals Light-ship._--October 16th, at lantern all night; several killed striking; flocks in daytime going N.W.; 26th, one at lantern; 28th, flock going N.W. November 24th, several at lantern, 4.30 A.M.; wind N.W., clear.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--February 28th, flock going N.E., 6 P.M. March 2d and 3d, about lantern, midnight to 4 A.M.; two killed striking; cloudy. October 21st, about lantern, 12 to 3 A.M.; one killed striking; gloomy: also, 10 P.M. to 7 A.M. on 22d, about lantern; cloudy; some killed; 25th, one; 26th, some at lantern, 3 to 4 A.M.; gloomy; wind S.W., strong. November 6th and 9th, one on ship; 10th, one caught; 11th, several about lantern; gloomy; 13th, several at lantern, 8 P.M. to midnight; wind N, cloudy; 14th, one caught; 19th and 20th, a flock going N.W. December 10th, one killed striking. [Leg and wing received.]

_Arklow N. Light-ship._--February 7th, quantity of land birds about lantern; two "Stares;" gale, wind S.W.; 19th, quantity of birds, midnight, about lantern; two "Stares" killed. March 7th, small birds, midnight, about lantern; two "Stares" killed; 18th, great number of "Stares" about lantern, midnight to 4 A.M.; 19th and 21st, one or two killed. September 22d, a number all night. October 16th, 18th, 20th, and 30th, flocks at midnight; three killed striking on 18th; flocks on 17th and 22d, at noon, going N.W. November 10th, about lantern; two killed; clear. December 7th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 21st, and 28th, "Stares" about lantern; 8th and 12th, flocks at noon going N.W.

_Rockabill._--January 3d and February 10th, about rock; wind S. and N.E., strong; 16th, about light, 1 A.M.; wind light S., misty; 19th, thirty going W., 8 A.M. November 10th, "the greatest number of birds came this year; since I arrived every day they are passing in flocks from two to three up to a hundred; Starlings, Chaffinches, Greenfinches, are the most numerous, and some Blackbirds, all flying W."

_South Maidens._--October 13th, one killed striking; wind strong N. November 1st, five on rock. December 11th, two seen.

_Innishtrahull._--March 19th, numbers at lantern, 10 P.M. to midnight; wind light N.W., very dark; 20th, do., midnight to 4 A.M.; wind fresh S.E.; 28th, one at lantern all night. November 10th, one striking, 11 P.M.; wind fresh E., dark; 13th, twenty on island. December 8th, four.

_Dunree Head._--November 10th, one disabled striking.

_Tory Island._--October 16th to 20th, large numbers; twelve killed striking. [Leg and wing received, killed on 16th.]

_Arranmore._--October 14th, nine caught at lantern. November 3d, three at lantern, 4 A.M.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--October 31st, thirty came from shore; gale from S.; six killed (striking?). Never observed before without frost or snow.

_Killybegs._--October 20th, continuous flock about lantern until 5.30 A.M.; wind light N.E. November 7th, five noted; 9th, two flocks, and some about station at intervals to end of month; 16th, one struck lantern, 11 P.M.; 18th, about 500 in daytime; 26th, one struck lantern, 4 A.M.; several in daytime.

_Broadhaven._--November 11th, Starling very numerous.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--October 21st, seven during day on rock; wind fresh S.E. November 8th, a flock; wind strong N.E.; 9th, about fifty on rock; wind fresh N.E.; 10th, several about lantern at night; one caught; wind N.E., light, gloomy; 12th, one at lantern, 10 P.M.; 16th, about sixty at 9 A.M. going W., flying low near water; wind fresh S.W.; 21st, large flock about rock; wind S.E., fresh.

_Slyne Head, S._--October 17th, about twenty on island; 21st, at lantern all night; wind light S.E. November 12th, one killed striking; numbers of "birds" [Starling?] about lantern on nights of 12th and 13th.

_Arran Island, N._--November 24th, a flock.

_Arran Island, S._--October 23d, one killed striking, 4 A.M.; wind light N.E. First this year [winter?]. November 1st, great flocks on island.

_Tearaght._--March 26th, Starlings and Thrushes which were here during winter months left on this date. October 23d, one hundred going S.E.; wind light S.; 31st, one hundred going S.E.; a gale from S.W. November 7th, fifty going S.; wind fresh N.

_Skelligs._--October 19th, four all day. November 10th, flock of two hundred at 8 A.M.; wind light S.E., misty; 29th, small flock; wind strong N. December 22d and 29th, flocks.

Chough (_Pyrrhocorax graculus_, Linn.).

_Old Head, Kinsale._--November 10th, two going N. December 10th, some seen. They breed here.

_Mine Head._--October 20th, twenty to thirty.

_Arranmore._--A pair always here. Breed.

_Arran Island, N._--October 4th, four.

_Arran Island, S._--October 11th, eight Choughs. Remain here.

_Tearaght._--October 11th, thirty-five at 9 A.M., rested on island for a time; wind fresh N.W.

_Skelligs._--January 20th to 26th, two. February 9th and 10th, two; breed here. September 23d, two. October 8th, two. November 7th; four.

Raven (_Corvus corax_, Linn.).

_Old Head, Kinsale._--November 7th, two going N.; 24th, two; they breed here.

_Mine Head._--February 21st, two seen; did not breed here this year.

_Dunree Head._--Two to four noted January 25th; March 9th, 15th, and 23d; April 16th, 18th, 25th; and June 10th; also August 28th and October 7th.

_Arranmore._--May 9th, two. A pair always remain and breed.

_Broadhaven._--November 23d, two. It is resident.

_Slyne Head, S._--October 7th, three, and at intervals in August and September.

_Tearaght._--September 10th, nine at 7 A.M., rested on island; 12th, two.

_Skelligs._--January 10th, two; 20th to 26th, four. March 4th, two. September 23d, two. October 1st, two.

Hooded Crow (Corvus cornix, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--March 5th, two "Carrion Crows" at 8 A.M. about rock; flew to shore; wind light S.E., hazy; 9th, two "Grey-backed Crows;" wind light S.E. (These are constant visitors from Cape Clear for the past two days.) 16th, one "Carrion Crow" on rock; 20th, fourteen "Carrion Crows" on rock; wind light S.E.; left 11 A.M. April 14th, two; 29th, two.

_Innishtrahull._--July 14th, two "Crows" on island. "Carrion Crows" are rare visitors. 21st, two.

_Tory Island._--April 10th, two "Carrion Crows" about island. August 17th, five Hooded Crows at 10 A.M.

_Arranmore._--A pair always here. Breed.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--Grey Crows breed here.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--April 11th, one on rock; wind light S.E.; 26th, one. November 21st, one.

_Arran Island, N._--October 1st, two seen.

_Arran Island, S._--October 7th, two "Carrion Crows;" seldom seen; 24th, three.

_Tearaght._--April 3d, several about island.

_Skelligs._--January 10th, four. February 9th and 10th, two. They breed here. March, 4th, four. September 30th, two. October 7th, ten; wind light N.E. November 7th, two; 15th, five. December 23d, four.

Rook (_Corvus frugilegus_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--November 8th, one on rock; hazy; seemed exhausted'; wind strong S.E.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--October 5th, great number flying E. November 3d, flocks going W. December 8th, 27th, 29th, several flocks.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--March 7th, two "Crows" going S.E.; clear, wind fresh S.E. November 18th, one going N.E., 11 A.M.; wind fresh W., clear; 24th, flock going N., 10 A.M.; wind light N.W., clear.

_Tuskar._--March 16th, two going N.W.; wind strong N.E. November 10th, one on rock; wind fresh N.E.; 25th, one on rock; 27th, one.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--March 25th, flock flying W., 7 A.M.; wind fresh N.W., clear. April 22d, two; wind light, clear.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--February 18th, one going N.W. March 29th, two going N.W.

_Rockabill._--January 10th, five going N.; clear.

_Dunree Head._--November 29th, ten "Crows" noted.

_Tory Island._--March 11th, five going S.W. April 5th and July 20th, seven to nine about island.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--July 10th, two or three hundred "Crows" going W.; wind light W., misty. "Immense flocks" going W. until 10 A.M. 18th, two or three hundred on island.

_Broadhaven._--November 7th, five hundred Rooks resident.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--October 21st, two Rooks on rock; wind strong S.E.

_Slyne Head, S._--October 20th, twenty going S.; 27th, two seen. November 4th to 13th, several; on 7th, about two hundred, with Jackdaws, about island.

_Tearaght._--September 1st, three going E. October 21st, fifty going E.; 23d, about one hundred and fifty going E.; wind light S.; 24th, three hundred do.; wind strong N. November 8th, thirty; 9th, sixty; 11th, several; 15th, two hundred; 22d, eighteen; 23d, seventy; all going E. in November. One shot on November 9th. [Received in flesh--a young Rook]

_Skelligs._--November 5th, one on island; 9th, flocks, 12.30 P.M. to 4 P.M., going N.E.; wind light S.E. These Rooks seem to have flown a long distance as they were apparently very tired. There were about one hundred in the first flock, and eighty in the second. They came from the westward. The second flock rested about ten minutes on island. 12th, sixteen; 18th, fourteen. [A somewhat similar flight of Rooks, from W. to E., occurred at the Tearaght and Skelligs in 1884.--See Migration Report for that year. The question is, where were they coming from? There is no land to W. of Skelligs. The Tearaght is 20 miles N. of Skelligs, and both about 9 miles from shore.]

Jackdaw (_Corvus monedula_, Linn.).

_Tuskar._--March 9th, two at noon; wind light S.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--June 22d, two came from shore. November 16th, five do.

_Slyne Head, S._--October 19th, two on island, and see under Rook for this station.

_Arran Island, N._--November 3d, five.

_Tearaght._--October 25th, one on island.

Magpie (_Pica rustica_, Scop.).

_Dunree Head._--February 27th, April 8th, two to five noted.

_Broadhaven._--December 26th, one in vicinity.

_Slyne Head, S._--November 10th to 13th, one or two on island.

_Arran Island, S._--November 1st and 15th, one seen.

_Tearaght._--November 11th, two going E.; wind N.E, light.

Swallow (_Hirundo rustica_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--October 5th, several young ones about light, 7 to 11 P.M.; one caught. [Leg and wing received.] Wind light S.E., gloomy; 10th, four about rock all day; wind light N.E, clear. October 20th, one on rock; seemed exhausted; wind light W., clear.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--June 18th, three going S.; 30th, six.

_Mine Head._--April 17th, first seen this year: left about October 9th.

_Hook Tower._--A total absence of Swallows here this summer.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--March 30th, two "Swallows" flying N., 11.30 A.M.; clear, wind light N.E. May 4th, two alighted on ship; clear and calm; one found dead. [Leg and wing received.] 6th, flocks flying N.W. at 5 A.M.; clear, wind light S.E.; 13th, one; 28th, one about ship. Swallow noted on June 5th, 19th, and 22d. September 17th, flocks flying N.E.; wind N.E., fresh, clear; 18th, 19th, and 21st, two to five seen. October 18th, one about ship, 11 A.M.; wind light E.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--Swallow entered on April 9th, 30th; May 2d, 9th, 12th, and 30th; June 14th and 15th; one to four each day; all going N. October 16th, two about ship; wind N.E., light, clear.

_Tuskar._--April 25th, two all day on rock; first seen this year; gale from S.W. September 19th, 20th, and 21st, several all day about rock; wind E. October 6th, one all day; 9th, one flying about; 17th and 18th, two about rock all day; clear.

_Lucifer Shoals Light-ship._--October 7th, flock going E.; 17th, flocks going N.W.; clear; 19th, two about ship; one fell in water.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--April 10th and 22d, two going N.W. May 22d, six going N.W. September 15th and 16th, one to four going N.W.; 20th, 21st, flocks noticed; hazy.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--September 12th, flocks going E. at noon; wind fresh N.W.

_Dunree Head._--May 6th, one; first seen this year; 24th, six; 28th, great numbers, 10 A.M., going N.W.; wind W., fresh. August 8th, four. Leave here this month.

_Arranmore._--May 4th, 30th, and June 17th, one to two.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--April 10th, seven going N.W.; the first seen this year; wind light S.E.; 17th, five on island; 19th, four do.; all left but three on this date.

_Killybegs._--April 3d, six seen; 16th, several; also noted May 2d, 10th, and June 8th.

_Broadhaven._--July 3d, three.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--May 9th, one about rock.

_Slyne Head, S._--October 15th, two "House Martin Swallows" fly about island; wind light N.E. November 13th, one "Sand Martin Swallow" seen; seemed tired; wind light S.E.

_Arran Island, N._--May 4th and 10th, two to four.

_Tearaght._--June 1st, one going N.

_Skelligs._--October 7th, large flock about all day; wind light N.E. October 24th, four all day; wind light S.E.

Sand Martin (_Cotile riparia_, Linn.).

_Blackrock, Mayo._--March 30th, one about rock; wind light S.W.

Swift (_Cypselus apus_, Linn.).

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--June 7th, two "Black Martins" flying W.

_Tuskar._--May 22d, one found dead; wind light N., clear. [Leg and wing received.]

_Innishtrahull._--May 5th, 6th, 10th, 26th, and July 2d, one to two noted about island.

_Arranmore._--June 17th, two Swifts.

Nightjar (_Caprimulgus europæus_, Linn.).

_Mine Head._--July 1st, seen and heard at 11 P.M.

Cuckoo (_Cuculus canorus_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--May 3d, one Cuckoo on rock; wind light N.E. Left for Cape Clear.

_Dunree Head._--One to three noted May 7th, 14th, 30th, June 5th, 24th, 30th, and July 8th, in all cases but one going E. or S.E. First seen May 7th. Left in July.

_Skelligs._--April 19th, one Cuckoo seen on rock.

Hoopoe (_Upupa epops_, Linn.).

_Eagle Island, E._--April 12th, shot a bird; I do not remember ever having seen one like it before. [Hoopoe received in flesh.--R. M. B.]

"Woodpecker."

_Blackrock, Mayo._--November 20th, "I saw this morning a sort of 'woodpecker.' It had a peculiar rising on the upper part of its beak, and was the size of a female Chaffinch." [What was this bird?] Wind fresh S.W.

"Pigeons."

_Mine Head._--March 14th, one "strange Pigeon." Rock Pigeons breed in caves near. October 16th, thirty to forty in flock.

_Tuskar._--March 14th, one "Dove" on lantern, 10 P.M.; wind strong N.W., clear. October 19th, one pigeon shot. [Leg and wing of Rock Pigeon received.]

_Innishtrahull._--May 26th, three young Pigeons about island. They breed in caves near lighthouse.

_Dunree Head._--March 30th and April 3d, two to six noted; August 7th, a flock going E. September 4th, eight; 27th, six.

_Tory Island._--June 25th, ten to twenty Pigeons remain here. July 22d, flocks of Rock Pigeon. September 3d, ten to twenty Pigeons.

_Arranmore._--March 26th, fourteen Pigeons noted. December 23d, a flock seen. Remain all winter.

_Killybegs._--October 1st, ten Wood Pigeons; 11th, eight Wild Pigeons.

_Slyne Head, S._--March 7th, seven Pigeons going W.

_Arran Island, N._--May 20th, two.

Turtle Dove (_Turtur communis_, Selby).

_Blackrock, Mayo._--June 27th, one shot on rock; wind light. [Head, wing, and leg received.]

Corncrake (_Crex pratensis_, Bechst.).

_Mine Head._--May 1st, one found dead. [Leg and wing received.]

_Tuskar._--April 25th, one killed striking N.E. side of lantern; wind strong W., clear.

_Rockabill._--October 3d. (See under Skylark.)

_Innishtrahull._--June 28th and 30th, one heard on island.

_Tory Island._--August 10th, one heard.

_Skelligs._--June 16th, one found dead. [Leg and wing received.]

Spotted Crake (_Porzana maruetta_, Leach).

_Tearaght._--August 21st, one caught, 11 A.M.; wind fresh S.E. [Skin received.]

Water Rail (_Rallus aquaticus_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--September 24th, one in coal-house, 9 A.M.; it escaped and flew towards land.

_Hook Tower._--November 8th, one killed striking. [Received in flesh.]

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--November 6th, "a strange bird killed against lantern; never saw same kind before." [Received a Water Rail in flesh.]

_Tuskar._--November 14th, one found dead on rock, 8 A.M.; wind fresh N. [Leg and wing received.]

_Rockabill._--November 10th, one killed striking. [Received in flesh.]

_Innishtrahull._--November 12th, one killed striking, 4 A.M.; calm, dark. [Leg and wing received.]

_Tory Island._--November 16th, one caught; wind strong W. [Received in flesh.] December 3d, one killed striking, 6 P.M.; wind strong N.W.

_Tearaght._--November 19th, one shot. [Received in flesh.]

Water Hen (_Gallinula chloropus_, Linn.).

_Arranmore._--November 7th, one near station, 7 A.M.; stormy, wind N.E.

Bald Coot (_Fulica atra_, Linn.).

_Arklow South Light-ship._--September 22d, one "Water Hen" killed striking, 1 A.M.; wind light, overcast. [Leg and wing of Bald Coot received.]

"Ringed Dotterel."

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--October 17th, three going N.E.; clear.

Golden Plover (_Charadrius pluvialis_, Linn.).

_Mine Head._--February 10th, passing at 9 P.M.; 17th, large flock.

_Howth Baily._--December 21st, Golden Plover in neighbourhood.

_Tory Island._--March 12th, "six Grey Plover" about island. August 30th, nine "Golden Plover" all day. November 5th, some about island.

_Arranmore._--"Grey Plover," remain all winter.

_Killybegs._--October 14th, sixteen "Grey Plover." November 18th to 23d, a few Golden Plover noted.

_Broadhaven._--November 20th, a flock; numerous this season.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--April 14th, about sixty seen.

_Slyne Head, S._--October 7th, about thirty "Grey Plover" going S. December 22d, one Golden Plover found on dome of lighthouse.

Green Plover (_Vanellus vulgaris_, Bechst.).

_Fastnet._--March 5th, one "Lapwing Plover" about rock, 4 P.M.; foggy, wind light S.E. March 13th, Golden and Green Plover very scarce on shore; a very mild winter. April 10th, one going N.; wind fresh S.E.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--October 10th, four going W. December 20th to 23d, some seen going N.W.

_Mine Head._--February 10th, passing at 10 P.M.; wind W., frosty.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--March 7th, a flock going N.E.; clear, wind fresh S.E.; 20th, flock about light, midnight to 4 A.M.; snow showers, wind light N.E.