IRISH COAST.

In the spring of 1884 schedules were forwarded to thirty-six light-stations. Twenty-seven replied by returning the schedules either partially, or wholly, filled with observations.

In the autumn a similar number of schedules were sent out, and twenty-six stations replied.

Several stations filled two, and some light-keepers, who took a special interest in Ornithology, returned as many as three and four schedules, both in spring and autumn. Observers placed on isolated rock stations at a distance from the coast, or on light-vessels, have, as a rule, taken the most interest in the subject of migration. This is fortunate, as such stations are least influenced by the local movements of birds on the mainland.

Observations have now been taken on the Irish coast for three years and a half, during which period a large body of statistics has been collected. Their value cannot be questioned; but as the records accumulate the importance of correctly identifying every species becomes more apparent. To attain this object the light-keepers were asked to forward the leg and wing of all birds about which they felt any doubt. Several wings, &c., have been sent, and a list of them is subsequently given. In future, it is hoped that the light-keepers will not think it too much trouble to preserve and label the wings and legs of at least one specimen of each kind of bird which is killed at their station. This is very desirable, since it cannot be expected that with so short experience as they have had the light-keepers would be able to identify all species beyond a doubt.

With the view of still further attaining accuracy of identification, a request was made to the Commissioners of Irish Lights to supply to the Lighthouses some copies of the eight-volume edition of Morris's 'British Birds.' The Commissioners very kindly consented to purchase and distribute six copies, and we are greatly indebted to them for thus placing in the hands of the light-keepers this useful book, which will at once assist their observations and relieve the monotony of some lonely stations. The stations which have received copies of Morris are the Tuskar, Tearaght, Rathlin, Innishtrahull, Rockabill, and Coningbeg Light-ship.

Since the volumes have been distributed in the summer of 1884, some records have appeared in the schedules which are highly improbable. They appear due to the fact that the bird seen had some slight resemblance to a rare species figured in Morris. On the other hand, the coloured figures have been the means of correcting many errors.

The schedules for 1884 exhibit or emphasize the following points:—

In 1884 the number of birds has been equal to, and in a few instances above, the average.

The bulk of the migrants arrive on the southern half of the east coast of Ireland, and on the easternmost of our southern counties,—in other words, along the shore extending from Dublin to Waterford, and having its limits at Rockabill Lighthouse and Dungarvan Lighthouse.

A marked migratory movement might be expected in our northeastern counties between Scotland and Ireland, where the Channel is narrowest; but we have no evidence that such is the case.

The usual course taken by birds seems to be either N.W. or S.E. The number of birds which only occur singly and do not seem to migrate in flocks is large. In such instances it is difficult to trace the line of migration.

The occurrences now noted of the Greenland Falcon, properly belong to the same flight that has already been noticed in last year's Report.

As might be expected, the Snow Bunting is of more frequent occurrence on our western and northern coasts. A few remained as late as the first week in May, and it was again seen early in September, dates which have not hitherto been recorded in Ireland. Geese were also more numerous on the northern and western coasts than elsewhere.

A remarkable migration of the Rook was observed at the Tearaght and Skelligs, both stations being several miles off the coast of Kerry. It lasted for three weeks, from Nov. 2nd to 20th, the direction of flight being from west to east. The light-keepers were puzzled to know where the birds came from, the nearest land to the west being America. [See general remarks of light-keepers, and also under Rook].

The greatest immigration of Thrushes occurred between the 14th and 20th of October; Starlings, 18th to 20th October, and the first fortnight in November; Blackbirds, October 24th; Swallows, about the 12th May. Whimbrel were more plentiful than usual at our southern stations when going north in the spring.

The migration of the Starling is perhaps more evident than that of any other bird; they strike in the greatest numbers. Woodcocks, on the other hand, usually strike singly; it is a rare occurrence to have more than one killed on the same night. Very few birds of any kind strike the lights on the west coast of Ireland.

Sea-birds scarcely ever strike the lanterns. The instances are so few of birds striking on clear nights, that they do not number half a dozen per annum.

Some evidence has been given that the Wren is resident on the Tearaght, Skelligs, and Eagle Islands, all three very bare and isolated rocks on the west coast; but the specimens received differ in no respect from the Common Wren of the mainland. The Hedgesparrow was also received from the Tearaght, and several are stated to have remained there during last winter.

An interesting observation was made by Mr. McCarron, of the Tearaght, who watched an old Razorbill dive beneath its young one and rise exactly underneath it. The young one was thus raised on the back of the old bird, which carried it in this position over the waves in a rough sea. This occurrence was witnessed several times.

The transfer of the light-keepers from one station to another is unavoidable, and changes are made by the Commissioners every year. There are instances in which one might imagine that the birds had followed the migration of a particular light-keeper, if he has been a more careful observer than his predecessor at that station.

We trust the efforts made to enable the birds to be identified will succeed in time; the various kinds of Gulls are much confused, and the Puffin, Razorbill, and Guillemot are constantly doing duty for each other. Redwings, Thrushes, and Fieldfares are not always distinguished; while Larks, Linnets, and Finches are perhaps too closely associated in the minds of some light-keepers. By the production of specimens in future, we trust that some of these difficulties will be removed.

The insertion in the schedules of the column for the direction of flight has, we think, been of advantage.

Single Hawks appear occasionally with rushes of small birds, perhaps to capture the disabled ones.

There is one record of Bats being seen at Rockabill, around the light, the first instance of such an occurrence on the Irish coast.

As our records increase and statistics accumulate, it becomes the more necessary that the investigation should be continued, so that results may be confirmed beyond question.

To all the light-keepers who have, again, so kindly given their time and attention to the subject of migration, we are much indebted. We feel sure that many are anxious to continue their observations, and that none who are able will refuse to further our enquiry.

To the Commissioners of Irish Lights, who have supplied six copies of Morris's 'British Birds' to the light-keepers, and subscribed for twenty-four copies of the Report, we are under the deepest obligations, and it is very encouraging to meet with such valuable assistance from a Public Board whose co-operation is so essential to the success of our undertaking.

To Mr. Armstrong, the courteous Secretary to the Commissioners, and to Captain Boxer, R.N., and to Captain Gallway, R.N., our thanks are especially due.

Alexander G. More.
Richard M. Barrington.

19th May, 1885.

List of Light-stations.

			Sp.	Au..	Miles from Shore.	Names of Observers
1.		Fastnet, Co. Cork	x	x	8	James Walsh.
2.		Galley Head, Cork	o	o	—	No replies.
3.		Old Head, Kinsale, Cork	x	x	—	Martin Kennedy.
4.		Mine Head, Waterford	—	—	—	No schedule sent.
5.		Dungarvan, Waterford	x	x	—	Wm. Higginbotham.
5.	*	Coningbeg Lt.-ship, Wexford	x	x	10	Patrick Cullen and William Clydesdale.
6.		Barrels Rock Lt.-ship, do.	x	x	4	Michael Doyle.
7.		Tuskar Rock, do.	x	x	7	Richard Hamilton and Patrick D'Arcy.
8.		Arklow Sth. Lt.-ship, Wicklow	x	x	7	Patrick Clancy.
8.	*	Arklow North Lt.-ship, do.	x	x	8	William Daly.
10.		Kish Bank Lt.-ship, Dublin	x	o	7	Michael Cunniam.
11.		Howth Baily, Dublin	o	x	—	William Dunne.
12.		Rockabill, Dublin	x	x	5	Joseph Hammond.
13.		Copeland Island, Down	x	o	3	John Walsh.
14.		Maidens, Antrim	x	x	5	Michael Barry.
15.		Rathlin, Antrim	x	x	6	John A. Murray.
16.		Innishtrahull, Donegal	x	o	6	W. H. James.
17.		Dunree Head, Donegal	x	x	—	John Stapleton.
18.		Lough Swilly, Donegal	—	—	—	No schedule sent.
19.		Tory Island, Donegal	x	o	9	Thomas Sweeny.
20.		Arranmore, Donegal	x	x	5	Henry Williams.
21.		Rathlin O'Birne, Donegal	x	o	2	John Scallan.
22.		Killybegs, Donegal	o	x	—	Joseph Hill.
23.		Oyster Island, N. Sligo	x	o	1	Joseph Hill.
24.		Broadhaven, Mayo	x	x	—	Patrick Keenan.
25.		Eagle Island, E., Mayo	o	x	2	Daniel Hawkins.
26.		Eagle Island, W., Mayo	o	o	2	No replies.
27.		Blackrock, Mayo	x	x	9	John Redmond, J. Young and B. Lyons.
28.		Blacksod Point, Mayo	o	x	—	Robt. W. Redmond.
29.		Clare Island, Mayo	x	x	4	G. H. Brownell.
30.		Slyne Head, N., Galway	o	x	3	Robert Tyrrell.
31.		Slyne Head, S., Galway	—	—	3	No schedule sent.
32.		Arran Island, N., Galway	o	x	9	Thomas Fortune.
33.		Straw Island, Galway	x	x	9	Charles Boyle.
34.		Arran Island, S., Galway	o	o	6	No replies.
36.		Samphire Island, Kerry	—	—	½	No schedule sent.
37.		Tearaght, Kerry	x	x	9	Edward McCarron.
38.		Valencia, Kerry	x	x	—	Joseph Williams.
39.		Skelligs, Kerry	x	x	9	Thomas Kerley.
40.		Dursey Island, Cork	x	o	½	James Keenan.

Notes

Sp. = Spring. Au. = Autumn.
o = No reply. x = Schedule returned partly or wholly filled.
Spring, 36 schedules sent out; replies received, 27.
Autumn, 36 schedules sent out; replies received, 26.

List of Birds noticed.

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Eagle	[135]	Swallow	[160]
Greenland Falcon	[135]	Martin	[162]
Hawks	[136]	Swift	[162]
Owl	[137]	Cuckoo	[163]
Thrushes	[138]	Pigeons	[163]
Redwing	[139]	Grouse	[163]
Fieldfare	[140]	Golden Plover	[164]
Blackbird	[140]	"Dotterel"	[164]
Ring Ouzel	[141]	Green Plover	[164]
Hedgesparrow	[142]	Turnstone	[165]
Robin	[142]	"Sea-lark"	[165]
Redstart	[142]	Sea-pie	[165]
"Stonechat" (Wheatear)	[142]	Redshank	[166]
Blackcap	[144]	Greenshank	[166]
Willow Wren	[144]	Heron	[166]
Chiffchaff	[144]	Curlew	[167]
"Grasshopper Warbler"	[144]	Whimbrel	[167]
Golden-crested Wren	[144]	Woodcock	[169]
Wren	[145]	Snipe	[169]
"Tits"	[146]	Corn Crake	[170]
Wagtails	[146]	Geese	[170]
Titlark and Rock Pipits	[147]	Ducks	[172]
Larks	[148]	Merganser	[173]
Snow Bunting	[150]	"Grebe"	[173]
Yellowhammer	[151]	Great Northern Diver	[173]
Chaffinch	[151]	Guillemot	[173]
Sparrow	[152]	"Little Auk"	[174]
Greenfinch	[152]	Puffin	[174]
Goldfinch	[152]	Razorbill	[175]
Linnet	[153]	Cormorant	[177]
Starling	[155]	Gannet	[178]
Chough	[157]	Terns	[180]
Raven	[157]	Gulls	[180]
Hooded Crow	[158]	Stormy Petrel	[182]
Rook	[158]	Manx Shearwater	[183]
Jackdaw	[160]	Birds not identified	[184]
Magpie	[160]

Number of Lighthouses at which the following Birds are reported to have struck the Lantern-glass at Night.

	Lighthouses.		Lighthouses.
"Small Grey Hawk"	1	Chaffinch	2
Thrush	10	Greenfinch	2
Redwing	1	Linnet	2
Fieldfare	3	Starling	11
Blackbird	9	Swallow	4
Robin	4	Green Plover	1
"Stonechat" (Wheatear)	4	Sea-pie	1
Willow Wren} Chiffchaff }	3	Curlew and Whimbrel	3
Willow Wren} Chiffchaff }	3	Woodcock	6
Golden-crested Wren	7	Snipe	3
Wren	7	Wild Duck	1
"Tits"	1	Stormy Petrel	5
Titlark	4	Manx Shearwater	3
Lark	9

The foregoing table does not show the relative numbers of birds striking; it only exhibits the number of stations at which each species is reported to have struck. For example, the Blackbird is reported to have struck the glass at nine stations, but hundreds did so, and were killed or disabled; the Woodcock struck at six stations, but only seven birds actually struck, all of which were killed outright.

Sea-birds rarely strike, and land-birds seem to strike lighthouses on islands more than on headlands.

The light-keepers having been requested to forward a leg and wing of every bird which they were not able to identify with certainty, the following were received:

	Leg and wing of Ring Ouzel from the Skelligs	shot Sept. 17th.
	Skin of the Hedgesparrow from Tearaght	" Oct. 3rd.
	Wing of the Black Redstart from Skelligs	" Nov. 13th.
	Two Snow Buntings in summer plumage from Arranmore	" 1st week in May.
	Snow Bunting in winter plumage from Skelligs	" Sept. 18th.
	Wing of the Greenfinch from Skelligs	" Nov.
	Leg and wing of a hen Chaffinch from Tearaght	" Oct. 26th.
*	Leg of a Chough from Tearaght.
*	Leg and wing of a Woodcock from Tearaght.
Leg and wing of Corn Crake from Rockabill. Struck lantern. Sent May 10th.
Skin of a Water Rail from St. John Point. Struck lantern.
Skin of a young Razorbill from Tearaght		shot Jan. 13th, 1885.
*	Wings of the Stormy Petrel from Tearaght.
	A Wren in the flesh from Eagle Island.
	Do. do. Skelligs	" Sept. 4th.
	Snow Bunting from Eagle Island	" April 16th.

* Obtained where the Peregrine feeds on rock.

General Remarks of Light-Keepers.

Fastnet.—"Spring: The Gannet does not breed on the rock, and never did; in fact no bird could build, as the rock is too small. There has been a great scarcity of birds this spring. No birds of any description seen in June or to 16th July."—James Walsh.

Old Head, Kinsale.—"Spring: I understand from those fishing off this head that sea-birds arrive on the fishing grounds from daylight to 10 a.m., always from the eastward. Sky Larks, Titlarks, two Falcon Hawks, thirty to forty Rock Pigeons, Grey Crows, Kittiwake Gulls, Green and Black Cormorants, and Sea-pies, are resident here. The Puffin arrives about 15th April, and leaves 15th Aug. Snipe are always to be found near a lake three miles away, and Curlew, Wild Duck, Coot, and Waterhen are there all the year. Autumn: Saw one Rook with white wings in a flock. Birds very scarce. Not one Golden Plover seen. No bird struck the lantern."—Martin Kennedy.

Mine Head.—No reply.

Coningbeg Light-ship.—"Spring: Great flocks of Puffins pass almost daily in the summer months from the Saltee Islands, where they breed, going off during the day and returning in the early morning [? R. M. B.] about sunrise. Several species of Gull fly off during the day and return in the evening to the rocks. No Gannets frequent the Saltees, but Cormorants in great numbers."—Patrick Cullen.

Tuskar Rock.—"Spring: No birds seen in January but sea-fowl. A remarkable absence of sea-birds this year. March 25th was the last day I saw Divers; they generally return in Oct. The young or Black Gannet have come since the 1st June in small numbers, accompanied by some white ones. Autumn: I have received the eight volumes of Morris' 'British Birds,' and am sorry to say that all birds heretofore entered as 'Titmice' were probably Willow or other warblers, and 'Titlarks' were Rock Pipits. Most of the small land-birds rest on the rock for about five minutes before flying to shore (seven miles distant). I enter no sea-birds, as they mostly come and go with fish."—Richard Hamilton and Patrick D'Arcy.

Howth Baily.—"Spring: No birds observed migrating. Gulls and Puffins in vicinity nearly always."—William Dunne.

Rockabill.—"July 14th. Bats about light all night. Wind light, S.W."—Joseph Hammond.

[This is the first entry of Bats since the observation commenced on Irish coast in 1881. Rockabill is five miles from shore on the Dublin coast.—R. M. B.]

South Maidens.—"From 1st to 25th March no birds seen except Seagulls. It is remarkable how few of the birds seen here strike the lantern glass. From the 30th March to the 23rd April no birds seen here but the Solan Goose and Seagulls, the former coming from the direction of Ailsa Craig. During December there were scarcely any land-birds. The birds commonly found dead after striking the lantern are Blackbirds, Curlew Larks, and Thrushes."—Michael Barry.

[There is no entry of either a Blackbird or Curlew having been killed at South Maidens in 1884.—R. M. B.]

Rathlin Island.—"Spring: Birds were not at all numerous this season."—John A. Murray.

Innishtrahull.—"Spring: The following birds breed on this island:—Titlarks, Sandlarks, Stonechickers (Wheatears), Grey Crows, and Pigeons. On the out rocks, Seapies and Gulls; and Cormorants on a rock six miles away."—W. H. James.

Dunree Head.—"Spring: No birds struck the light for the past six years. I have never been at a station so scarce of birds of every description."—John Stapleton.

Tory Island.—"Spring: Sea-birds first visit this island about 15th April for breeding, i.e., Guillemots, Gulls, Cormorant, Puffin, Razorbill, and Green Cormorant. Birds of all kinds scarce this year. No birds struck lantern."—T. H. Sweeny and R. C. Duffy.

Killybegs.—"A very poor station for birds."—Joseph Hill.

Eagle Island, East.—"The grass on this island is short and stunted, and not sufficiently long to afford cover or shelter for birds. I have not seen or heard any birds strike the lantern. No night migration was observable on this island. There is not a bush or hedgerow within forty miles."—Daniel Hawkins.

Blacksod.—"Very few birds to be seen here. No birds strike the lantern glass."—Robert W. Redmond.

Clare Island.—"The birds came to breed in the cliffs a couple of weeks earlier than usual. From April 20th to end of month, large numbers of sea-birds continually arrived to breed. The sea-birds that hatched this summer were very numerous. They will all be taking their departure by the end of August. During October few birds inhabit the island, except Grouse, Curlew, Wild Pigeon, Snipe, and a few Woodcocks and Cormorants; and round the rocks a few Great Northern Divers. The Eagles did great destruction, killing geese and hens. There are a great number of Seals in the caves. A boat and crew killed six large ones in one day in the caves, armed with nothing but heavy sticks. There are a number of Otters about the cliffs. In stormy weather they come near the lighthouse. One night in Dec. I heard one barking, and saw him go down to the sea afterwards."—George H. Brownell.

Slyne Head, North.—"Very few land birds seen this winter. The sea-fowl are about the island at all times. The number of birds striking lantern is less than preceding year."—Robert Tyrrell.

Arran Island, North.—"During August a great number of Sandlarks, Sea-pie, Curlew, and Titlarks, remained on island. Puffins, Gannets, Gulls, and Cormorants flying past occasionally. Redshanks, Sea-pie, Sandlarks, and Curlew during fine weather remain on island; when rough they go to the big island of Arran."—Thomas Fortune.

Straw Island.—"Spring: The following species were never so scarce:—Gulls, Gannets, Puffins, and Sea-pies. I have never seen so few birds early in spring, but as the spring advanced the numbers of Linnets, Fieldlarks, Stonechats, and Yellowhammers increased so much that I have not seen such numbers for many years past. The different species of Gull and Cormorant remain throughout the year; they breed on the cliffs on the large island of Arran. No birds ever strike this lantern, the light being red, and not showing in the direction of the general flight of birds. Autumn: I have noticed fewer birds than usual. The Cormorant, White-backed Gull, and Royal Gull are the only species remaining during the winter. A number of small birds, such as Thrushes, Blackbirds, Starling, Linnets, &c., frequently fly from the mainland, especially in severe weather. All through the autumn to the present (Dec. 30th) I have remarked flights of wild Duck and Barnacle going N.E."—Charles Boyle.

Tearaght.—"I heard the Manx Shearwater for the first time this year on the night of April 10th, but as usual the note ceased after the moon rose. I have not seen any of the 'Mackerel Cock' since March 29th. [A specimen of 'Mackerel Cock' sent Jan., 1885, was a young Razorbill in winter plumage.—R. M. B.] Birds remaining on the island on July 31st:—Sea-parrots, Razorbills, Guillemots (only a few), Kittiwakes, Royal Gulls, and the large White Gulls, Stormy Petrels, Sea-pies, Choughs, and Hooded Crows. Birds remaining Jan. 15th, 1885:—Razorbills (young), Kittiwakes (old), Royal Gulls, Herring Gulls (young and old), Chough, Hooded Crow, Wrens, Titlarks, Rock Pipit, Peregrine Falcon, Sparrow-Hawk, Mountain Linnet (Twite), Gannets, Chaffinch, Greenfinch, Rock Pigeon, and Cormorants. Those in italics are always here. The Herring Gull was called previously 'large white Gull.' I wish to draw special attention to the great number of 'Crows' which passed over this island from the 5th to the 25th Nov. They were flying at a height of seven or eight hundred feet. When passing this island their flight would become irregular. Some rested for a little while, and a few were to be seen some days afterwards having a tired appearance." [I expressed a doubt about the identification of the species to Mr. McCarron.—R. M. B.] He then wrote:—"I was standing within ten paces of one several minutes, and it had not the excrescence round the base of bill, and I think I am correct in saying it was not the Rook." [Neither Mr. More nor myself have ever seen a freshly killed Irish specimen of the Carrion Crow. In the 3rd 'Report on Migration,' p. 86, large flights of Rooks coming from the sea in a S.W. direction are mentioned as occurring at Blackrock Lighthouse, nine miles off Mayo.—R. M. B.]

Eagle.

Clare Island.—April 4th, a young speckled Eagle perched at noon on a pinnacle of cliff about two hundred yards from lighthouse, then went to its eyrie in the highest cliffs. The two Eagles are here still in their usual abode in the highest cliffs. Nov. 20th, large Eagle close to station.

Tearaght.—Jan. 16th, 1885, one passed from E. in front of dwellings, and round west of island, when it rose to a great height and moved steadily N.E. towards mainland, accompanied for some distance by three Choughs and a Peregrine Falcon, which appeared mere specks beside it. Frost and snow on Kerry mountains.

Greenland Falcon.

Blackrock, Mayo.—March 10th, one Greenland Falcon about all day; wind S.W., strong, snow showers. The Falcon was shot, and was much smaller than the other one, only in better condition. [The "other one" probably refers to the specimen entered in the schedule for 1883; see 5th Report, p. 90.—R. M. B.]

Tearaght.—March 23rd, one Greenland Falcon shot 10 a.m.; wind S., light, clear; length from tips of wings, 48½ inches; from beak to tail, 22 inches; weight, 3 lbs. 6. oz. March 24th, one seen to-day devouring a sea-parrot. April 2nd, one shot, smaller and whiter than the bird killed on March 23rd. April 7th, two to-day, each time pursued by Crows. April 21st, a very large one pounced upon a sea-parrot and carried it off to an adjoining island. [The specimens killed on March 23rd and April 2nd were recorded in Report for 1883.—R. M. B.]

Hawks.

Fastnet.—Sept. 15th, one seen. Oct. 15th, one Black Hawk 10 a.m., going E.; wind N.W., light, misty. Nov. 14th, one Hawk seen.

Old Head, Kinsale.—May 7th, two Falcons and one "Goshawk" all day; wind N.E., strong. The Falcons never leave here. The "Goshawk" always goes inland. June 8th, two Falcon Hawks, resident; 24th, one "Goshawk" shot. Nov. 4th, two Falcons going N.W.; stormy from S.W.

Dungarvan.—April 11th, one Falcon Hawk. May 9th, one. Coningbeg Light-ship.—September 22nd, one Sparrow Hawk. Oct. 10th, one, with a Stormy Petrel in its talons. Nov. 21st, one.

Barrels Rock Light-ship.—Oct. 24th, one Hawk. Nov. 18th, one.

Tuskar Rock.—May 11th, one Hawk on rock, fog; 27th, one on rock. Aug. 23rd, one 8 a.m. Oct. 5th, one 9 a.m.

Arklow North Light-ship.—Sept. 8th, two Sparrow Hawks about ship 6.30 a.m.; wind N.W., light, haze; 14th, a large Hawk at 8 a.m. Oct. 2nd, one Hawk. Dec. 22nd, two Hawks about ship.

Rockabill.—July 1st, one Hawk caught alive. Sept. 1st, one Hawk seen. Oct. 6th, do.; 23rd, one Hawk, with Golden Wrens, Thrushes, Blackbirds, Stares, and Larks; "several killed but not the Hawk." Nov. 9th, 10th, and 11th, Hawk, with Blackbirds, Thrushes, Stares, and Fieldfares; several of latter killed striking; 16th and 17th, one Hawk.

South Maidens.—Oct. 24th, two Hawks over rock.

Rathlin Island.—Oct. 24th, one Sparrow Hawk on island; wind N., light.

Innishtrahull.—April 1st, one small bluish Hawk; wind strong S. May 7th, one small bluish Hawk and two brown Hawks; 9th, three Sparrow Hawks (young); 25th, a Sparrow Hawk. July 18th, four Sparrow Hawks, remained about a week.

Tory Island.—A pair of "Game Hawks" breed in the cliffs.

Arranmore.—March 22nd, two Peregrines and two Sparrow Hawks arrived to breed; wind N., fresh.

Rathlin O'Birne.—March 9th, two Hawks; I have seen them kill small birds.

Eagle Island, East.—Oct. 13th, one Sparrow Hawk, at noon, hovering.

Blackrock, Mayo.—July 16th, one Falcon at 3 p.m. going E.; wind strong S.W.; seen carrying off a Puffin. Sept. 3rd, two Falcons at 7 a.m. going S.W.; wind N.W., fresh; 9th, one seen alighting on rock to eat a bird it caught; 29th, one Falcon. Oct. 14th, two Sparrow Hawks going N.E.; 29th, two Falcons hovering high over rock. Dec. 3rd, two.

Clare Island.—June 1st, six Kestrel Hawks building in the cliffs. The "large Kestrel Hawk" remained until end of Dec.

Arran Island, North.—Oct. 1st, one "Brown Hawk" all day.

Straw Island.—March 30th, one Sparrow Hawk going N. Nov. 23rd, two going E.

Tearaght.—Feb. 5th, two "Sparrow Hawks" and two Peregrine Falcons breed here; may be seen from time to time about the island. Aug. 13th and 14th, two "Brown Hawks" on island. Sept. 5th, "small Gray Hawk" rested on island; Sept. 11th to 16th, one "Brown Hawk." Oct. 8th, one struck glass on S. side at 6 p.m.; strong gale from N.W., with showers.

Valencia.—April 7th, two large Hawks; 20th, four Sparrow Hawks; 26th, six large Hawks; 30th, five Sparrow Hawks. June 4th and 6th, two and three. Sept. 5th, one. Oct. 5th, one.

Owl.

Old Head, Kinsale.—Nov. 10th, one "Brown Owl" 10 a.m., going W.; wind S.S.E.; shot.

Dungarvan.—Sept. 3rd, a "large Owl" started from gorse.

Tuskar Rock.—Nov. 12th, a "short-eared Owl" came from E. and alighted on rock at 2 p.m.; wind strong S.E.

Broadhaven.—Nov. 19th, one "Brown Owl" going E. 9 a.m.; wind fresh N.W. Dec. 19th, one "Screech Owl" rose out of a swamp; an unusual visitor.

Thrushes.

Fastnet.—April 3rd, three "Mountain Thrushes" going N.E. at 5 a.m., wind E.S.E., clear; rested on rock several hours. Oct. 14th, five at midnight; wind light N.W., fog. Nov. 14th, seven "Mountain Thrushes" all night around lantern; wind N.E., misty.

Old Head, Kinsale.—Nov. 12th, a large number of Thrushes about station all day; wind N., fresh.

Tuskar Rock.—March 1st, striking in small numbers 11.30 p.m.; wind moderate S.E., misty, overcast; 2nd, five killed striking; fog; 4th, thirty killed striking in night; wind high S.E., rainy, overcast, and passing all day to W. Oct. 15th, one on rock after night; 16th, Thrushes passing N.W. 9 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.; wind light W., misty; one killed striking; 23rd, flocks passing at night to 3 a.m., one killed striking; overcast; 24th, flocks passing at night to 3 a.m., five killed striking; cloudy. Nov. 2nd, one all day on rock; wind N.W., fresh. Dec. 21st, one killed striking at 1 a.m.; clear, wind N., strong.

Arklow South Light-ship.—Sept. 30th, flock about ship, 6 a.m.; clear, wind light S.W. Oct. 16th, one struck lantern, 9.30 p.m., killed; overcast; 20th, four killed striking from 8 p.m. to midnight; wind light S.W., gloomy, with rain; 24th, four killed striking up to midnight; wind light N.E., gloomy; 25th, flock going N.W. Nov. 17th and 18th, Thrushes about lantern all night, cloudy, none killed; wind fresh N.E.

Arklow North Light-ship.—March 4th, some Thrushes killed striking; wind N.E., overcast; 19th, some about lantern all night; wind light S.W., clear. Oct. 21st, flocks going N.W.; wind light S.W.; some killed striking; hazy. Dec. 27th, eight killed striking from midnight to 5 a.m.; wind light S., hazy, with rain.

Howth Baily.—Sept. 8th, three against glass at night; wind light S.W., overcast, gloomy; Sept. 9th to 13th, Thrushes about station fly against glass all night; two killed.

Rockabill.—March 1st, Thrushes all night about the light; wind S.E., misty; two dozen killed striking. Oct. 5th, Thrushes all night; misty, wind N.E., light; 18th, 19th, and 20th, Thrushes all day; wind light N.W.; 21st, Thrushes all day; 23rd, all day and night, some killed; wind S.E., gloomy; 24th, Thrushes all night, some killed; wind S.E., misty. Nov. 9th, 10th, and 11th, Thrushes all night, numbers killed striking; wind S.E., misty; 14th and 15th, Thrushes around light, some killed; wind E. to N.E., light, gloomy. Dec. 1st, Thrushes.

South Maidens.—February 25th, five "Scotch Thrushes" (Redwings?) killed striking, and a few disabled at 4 p.m. [? a.m.—R. M. B.] Wind N., light, gloomy. Oct. 20th, one killed striking 11 p.m.; 23rd, nine Thrushes, killed striking, fell into the sea.

Rathlin Island.—Oct. 8th, one struck at midnight, caught; wind light S.E.; 15th, 11 p.m., one caught; wind N.W., light, fog.

Arranmore.—Nov. 30th, four Thrushes killed striking 9 p.m.; wind W., strong, fog. Dec. 28th, seven seen.

Rathlin O'Birne.—March 12th, four going N.; wind S.

Killybegs.—Oct. 13th, one killed striking 1 a.m.; wind N.W., gloomy, misty.

Eagle Island, East.—Dec. 15th, two seen.

Slyne Head, North.—Nov. (4th?), five killed striking lantern.

Tearaght.—March 5th, one; not observed afterwards.

Valencia.—April 9th, two; 12th, five. May 18th, eight. June 15th, one.

Skelligs.—Oct. 24th, two Thrushes on rock. Nov. 4th, Thrushes observed on rock this day. Dec. 22nd, a few on rock during month.

Redwing.

Tuskar Rock.—Oct. 12th, one killed striking 11.30 p.m.; wind N., strong, squally; the first this season. Oct. 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, flocks passing N.W. at night to 3.30 a.m.; wind S. to S.W. (N. on 24th), light, overcast, and misty; four killed striking. Nov. 18th, one struck; 19th, do., neither killed; 30th, three killed striking 3 to 5 a.m.; misty.

Tearaght.—Nov. 19th, several Redwings, and one or two might be observed from time to time afterwards.

Skelligs.—Nov. 4th, Redwing seen on rock.

Fieldfare.

Tuskar Rock.—Nov. 18th, one killed striking; wind N.E., cloudy. Dec. 25th, one killed striking; wind N.E., fresh, clear.

Howth Baily.—Sept. 9th to 13th, some "Fieldfares" about lantern at night.

Rockabill.—Nov. 9th, 10th, and 11th, Fieldfares, with Blackbirds, Stares, and Thrushes all night; some killed; wind S.E., misty.

Arranmore.—Nov. 12th, six arrived on island; wind S.W., strong.

Tearaght.—Nov. 14th, one struck lantern 3 a.m.; calm, gloomy. Two or three observed on several occasions afterwards.

Blackbird.

Fastnet.—Sept. 19th, one all day; foggy; 20th, one seen.

Dungarvan.—Oct. 24th, two females struck; not killed; wind N., light, cloudy.

Coningbeg Light-ship.—Oct. 22nd, twenty about light 9 to 12 p.m.: wind light S., clear. Nov. 18th, one going N.E.

Barrels Rock Light-ship.—Oct. 23rd, one killed against rigging 4 a.m.; wind S.W., moderate, gloomy.

Tuskar Rock.—March 4th, fifty killed striking in night; wind high S.E., rainy, overcast; flocks in day passing to W. Sept. 21st, one struck lantern; not killed; wind light S.E., foggy; the first this autumn. Oct. 7th, one female on rock; 10th, one; 15th, one; 21st, flocks passing in night; some killed striking; misty; 22nd, flocks at night; fifteen killed striking (eleven were females); misty, wind light S.W.; 23rd, flocks passing at night; nineteen killed striking, mostly females; overcast, wind the same; 24th, still passing at night; ten killed; wind N.W. to N.E., light, cloudy. Redwings and Thrushes passed with the Blackbirds the last four nights, and all are entered as passing before 3.30 a.m. Nov. 11th, two killed striking; overcast; 17th, passing N.E. in threes and fours during day; 30th, five killed (three males, two females); misty. Dec. 2nd, one male killed striking; fog. Dec. 21st, two killed; sky clear.

Arklow South Light-ship.—Oct. 8th, Blackbirds about lantern 1 to 4 a.m.; hazy, wind light N.W.; 25th, large flock flying N.W.; wind light N.W. Nov. 17th and 18th, Blackbirds about lantern all night; cloudy, wind light N.E.

Arklow North Light-ship.—March 4th, Blackbirds killed striking; wind N.E., light, overcast. June 10th, some Blackbirds found dead. Oct. 21st, flocks passing N.W.; some killed striking; wind light S.W., hazy. Dec. 27th, five killed striking midnight to 5 a.m.; wind light S., hazy, with rain.

Howth Baily.—Sept. 8th, seven against lantern in night; one killed; wind light S.W., overcast, gloomy; 9th to 13th, Blackbirds about station fly against glass in night; one killed.

Rockabill.—Oct. 5th, Blackbirds all night; misty, wind light N.E.; 18th, 19th, and 20th, all day; wind light N.W.; 21st, all day and night; wind S.E., gloomy; some killed; 24th, all night; some killed; misty. Nov. 9th, 10th, and 11th, Blackbirds all night, with Thrushes, Stares, and Fieldfares; numbers killed; misty, wind S.E.; 14th, several killed; wind E., gloomy; 15th, do.; wind N.E., gloomy. Dec. 16th and 17th, Blackbirds and Stares all day.

Copeland Island.—March 20th, three killed striking; wind W., strong, squally.

South Maidens.—Oct. 8th, one on rock all day. Nov. 29th, one Blackbird at 4 a.m.; wind S.E., very strong.

Rathlin Island.—Dec. 27th, six remaining.

Arranmore.—Jan. 5th, 1885, eight Blackbirds; wind light S.E.

Rathlin O'Birne.—June 4th, three on island. Seen in summer. [Possibly Ring Ouzels.—R. M. B.]

Eagle Island, East.—Nov. 10th, one seen.

Blackrock, Mayo.—Jan. 5th, 1885, one struck lantern at 9 p.m. and was killed; wind fresh W., cloudy.

Slyne Head, North.—Dec. 11th, one seen on island at II a.m.

Straw Island.—Oct. 17th, thirty going N.E.; calm

Tearaght.—Feb. 22nd, one. March 4th, one. Nov. 10th, one, female, and several times afterwards.

Valencia.—Sept. 7th, Nov. 16th, Dec. 15th and 25th, one to four.

Skelligs.—Oct. 24th, two Blackbirds on rock. Dec, a few on rock during month.

Ring Ouzel.

Barrels Rock Light-ship.—March 29th, one "Blackbird" resting on ship was caught; it had a white stripe of feathers across its breast.

Tuskar Rock.—April 18th, one "white-breasted Blackbird" caught at lantern 10 p.m.; wind light N.E.

Skelligs.—April 12th, "six birds, not known; much the colour of a hen Blackbird, only with a white spot on the throat; at least half the birds were so marked, the others being a lighter shade of brown instead of white on the throat." [These last were probably females.—R. M. B.] Sept. 17th, one flying about rock. [Leg and wing of this bird received.—R. M. B.]

Hedge Sparrow.

Tearaght.—Oct. 3rd, two (Pipits?) "Several on island all the winter. It goes alone, and pops about under rocks and stones, and has a single little cheep." [The skin was forwarded, and belongs to the Hedge Sparrow. Can it be resident on this bare and isolated rock?—R. M. B.]

Robin.

Tuskar Rock.—Aug. 27th, one killed at lantern; wind light N.W., overcast.

Howth Baily.—Sept. 8th, four Robins at night against lantern; two killed; wind light S.W., overcast, gloomy; 9th to 13th, some Robins about lantern at night.

South Maidens.—Oct. 4th, two struck 10 p.m.; hazy, calm.

Rathlin Island.—Aug. 21st, one Robin killed striking. Sept. 10th, one Redbreast all day; remains. Nov. 23rd, two; remain.

Rathlin O'Birne.—July 6th, two Robins on island. These birds are scarce here.

Valencia.—Oct. 16th, Nov. 17th, and Dec. 6th, one seen.

Redstart (Black).

Straw Island.—Oct. 22nd, two at noon going S.E.

Tearaght.—Nov. 10th, one Black Redstart 8 a.m.; wind E., light; 12th, two, but none afterwards.

Skelligs.—Nov. 13th, two birds about the size of a Robin and similar movements; rusty red On back at tail, and tail of a reddish colour. [Wing of Black Redstart received.—R. M. B.]

"Stonechat" (Wheatear).

Fastnet.—Sept. 15th, two disabled striking at midnight; rainy and thick. Oct. 3rd, about twenty 11 a.m. going N.E.; wind N.W., light.

Old Head, Kinsale.—April 27th, six Wheatears 9 a.m.; wind N., light; remained to breed. Nov. 17th, Stonechats about station all day.

Dungarvan.—March 20th, one Wheatear; wind N., strong. April 3rd, a number going N.W.; wind S.E., fresh. June 17th, a few on walls of station.

Tuskar Rock.—March 1st, one at lantern; wind S., fresh, misty. April 25th, one at lantern; clear. May 26th, Stonechatter alighted on rock. July 28th, Aug. 3rd and 17th, one to three Wheatears; 27th, one killed striking; overcast. One or two on rock occasionally to Sept. 25th.

Arklow North Light-ship.—April 24th, some Stonechatters at 6.30 a.m. about ship; wind S.E., light.

South Maidens.—Aug. 21st, two Stonechatters killed against lantern.

Rathlin Island.—April 10th, six seen; wind S.E.; 13th, ten; wind N. Aug. 23rd, three killed striking. Sept. 11th, two all day; 18th, one killed striking 11 p.m.; wind light S.E.

Innishtrahull.—March 21st, "Stonechickers" (Wheatear) 10 a.m.; wind high N.W.; first seen this season; 24th and 25th, five to eight about lantern all night; wind S.W. to S.E., gloomy and cloudy. April 12th to 15th, "Stonechickers;" these are about all day, and around lantern at night; wind S.E. to N., fresh. A number about during July.

Arranmore.—March 18th, fourteen arrived to breed; wind S., fresh.

Rathlin O'Birne.—April 9th, six Stonechats going S.; wind S.E. They breed on island.

Oyster Island, North.—March 25th, two alighted on wall; wind light S.

Eagle Island, East.—Sept. 17th, Stonechats at 8 a.m. going S., rested: wind S.W., light; 27th, about twenty rested and left at dusk, going S.W.; wind, strong W. to S.W. Oct. 7th, Stonechats going W., rested; left at noon; misty, wind strong N.W. Nov. 3rd, about seventy going S.W.; wind light S. (See this station under head of "Linnet.")

Clare Island.—March 31st, observed several Stonechats coming to breed; wind S.E., light.

Arran Island, North.—Sept. 28th, two; wind N.W., light, foggy.

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

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

"Blackcap." (Probably the Stonechat).

Old Head, Kinsale.—'May 12th, two Blackcaps. Nov. 17th, Blackcaps about station.

Oyster Island, North.—May 14th, one Blackcap on island; wind N.W., strong.

Willow Wren, Chiffchaff, & Warblers.

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

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

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

Golden-Crested Wren.

Fastnet.—Sept. 15th, four seen; wind E.N.E., fresh, misty; 18th, two; wind E.N.E.

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

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

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

Howth Baily.—Sept. 9th, Golden Wrens about lantern at night; overcast, wind S.W., light.

Rockabill.—Oct. 21st, Golden Wrens all day and night; several killed; wind light S.E., gloomy.

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

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

Arranmore.—Nov. 20th, one at 8 p.m. killed striking; wind E., light, gloomy.

Wren.

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

Old Head, Kinsale.—April 27th, two Wrens going N. Nov. 17th, Wrens about station.

Dungarvan.—Oct. 19th, one struck, not killed; wind N.W., light, overcast, ugly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arranmore.—June 18th, two; wind light W.

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

Blackrock, Mayo.—Dec. 14th, six Wrens all day; wind strong S.W. Flying about rock.

Arran Island, North.—Oct. 12th, one on island; wind N.E., light. Dec. 4th, four; remained on island.

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

"Tits."

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

Copeland Island.—March 20th, four "Tits" killed striking; wind W., strong, squally.

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

Wagtail.

Fastnet.—Oct. 2nd, one at 8 a.m.; wind S.S.W., clear.

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

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

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

South Maidens.—Aug. 30th, one seen on rock, 2 a.m.; wind, S.W., clear.

Rathlin Island.—Oct. 1st, a "White Wagtail remains here; a splendid warbler"!

Innishtrahull.—April 26th, two at 10 a.m.; remained some days on island. May 10th, three.

Arranmore.—July 1st, two going S.; wind N.E., light.

Eagle Island, East.—Sept. 15th, two Wagtails all day flying about, wind E., light; 27th, two ditto.

Arran Island, North.—Aug. 22nd, one Wagtail going S.; wind light W.

Straw Island.—April 21st, one going E.; wind light N., fog.

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

Valencia.—Oct. 24th, one. Nov. 24th, one.

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

Titlark and Rock Pipits.

Fastnet.—Sept. 15th, seventeen, three disabled striking, rainy and thick; 18th, four seen.

Old Head, Kinsale.—Nov. 17th, Titlarks about station.

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

Arklow South Light-ship.—May 10th, four going N.W.; fog.

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

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

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

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

Innishtrahull.—Titlarks about in July; they breed here.

Rathlin O'Birne.—July 6th, twelve Titlarks on island.

Arran Island, North.—Oct. 1st, two Titlarks killed striking at 3 a.m.

Larks.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Copeland Island.—March 20th, six killed striking; wind strong W., squally.

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

Rathlin Island.—Oct. 15th, one killed striking, 11 p.m., fog; wind N.W., light.

Arranmore.—July 2nd, four Sky Larks remain.

Rathlin O'Birne.—July 6th, Lark on island; wind N.W.

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

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

Blacksod.—October, flocks have been seen, and in December.

Clare Island.—March 31st, Larks over island. Sept. 14th, flocks of Larks.

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

Skelligs.—Nov. 4th, Larks seen on rock.

Snow Bunting.

Dungarvan.—Dec. 8th, two remained all day; wind N.W., light.

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

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

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

Killybegs.—Nov. 13th, about twenty came from N., alighted, then flew E.; wind light, S.E.

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

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

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

Tearaght.—May 6th, one Snow Bunting; shot on 7th. Oct. 5th, six; left about the 20th.

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

Yellowhammer.

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

Rathlin Island.—Sept. 20th, five going S. Dec. 19th, thirty remain here.

Blackrock, Mayo.—Dec. 27th, seven going N.W.; wind S.E., light.

Valencia.—March 21st, one.

Chaffinch.

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

Old Head, Kinsale.—Nov. 17th, Chaffinches about station.

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

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

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

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

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

Arranmore.—June 12th, two Chaffinches remained.

Killybegs.—Nov. 14th, one Chaffinch on wall; wind light, E., gloomy.

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

Sparrow.

Rathlin Island.—Nov. 27th, forty at all times. Remain here.

Arranmore.—June 30th, eight House Sparrows. Remaining.

Oyster Island, North.—March 24th, two alighted on wall; wind S.E., light.

Tearaght.—May 29th, one Sparrow. Was not seen after.

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

Greenfinch or Green Linnet.

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

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

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

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

Rockabill.—July 31st, one Green Linnet.

Dunree Head.—May 6th, flocks of Green Linnets.

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

Skelligs.—December; a few on rock during month.

Goldfinch.

Old Head, Kinsale.—May 12th, six Goldfinches about all day.

Howth Baily.—Nov. 16th, "flocks of Goldfinches" in fields.

Arranmore.—June 10th, two Goldfinches; wind N., light. Remained.

Tearaght.—Nov. 11th, a few. Did not see them myself, but was assured they were on island.

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

Linnets.

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

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

Dungarvan.—Sept. 16th, large flocks going N.W.; wind S.E., strong. Oct. 1st, large flock going N.W.; wind N.W.

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

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

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

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

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

Rockabill.—Dec. 2nd, large flocks going W.; wind S.W.

South Maidens.—Oct. 21st, two Grey Linnets seen; one on rock.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Broadhaven.—Oct. 15th, a flock of Grey Linnets going N.W., but generally remain about station.

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

Clare Island.—March 31st, Linnets on island. Sept. 14th, flocks of Linnets.

Slyne Head, North.—Nov. 14th, flocks of Linnets.

Straw Island.—March 8th, thirty going S.W.; wind light, N. Oct. 23rd, twenty going N.; wind light, W.

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

Skelligs.—Nov. 4th, a great many Linnets and Finches observed on rock.

Starling.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Howth Baily.—Sept. 17th to 20th, thirty in neighbourhood of station; four killed striking lantern.

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

South Maidens.—Oct. 5th, about one hundred "Stares" going W.; wind S.E., light.

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

Innishtrahull.—March 17th, one Starling; wind S., light. April 18th, three.

Dunree Head.—Nov. 24th, flocks of Starling.

Tory Island.—Feb. 27th, fourteen in fields.

Arranmore.—June 14th, six going S. Sept. 15th, six going N. Jan. 12th, 1885, eight.

Rathlin O'Birne.—March 14th, six to twenty going N.; wind N.; came off from shore.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slyne Head, North.—Nov. 9th, flocks of six to twenty Stares.

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

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

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

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

Skelligs.—Oct. 11th, twenty on rock, wind N.E., stormy; 24th, several.

Chough.

Dungarvan.—March 20th, two feeding. Barely seen.

Tory Island.—A pair; never leave, and breed in the cliffs.

Arranmore.—March 28th, eight Choughs remained to breed.

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

Skelligs.—April 1st, several Choughs about rock. Oct. 24th, a few Choughs about rock during this month.

Raven.

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

Arranmore.—May 20th, two Ravens arrived. Sept. 8th, two.

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

Valencia.—Oct. 6th, two seen.

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

Hooded Crow.

Old Head, Kinsale.—Oct. 5th, ten going N.W.; wind E., light.

Dungarvan.—Sept. 8th, five all day.

Tuskar Rock.—April 7th, one grey Crow going N.W.

Innishtrahull.—June 12th, twelve grey Crows. Some breed here.

Arranmore.—Sept. 11th, four. They remain all the year.

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

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

Arran Island, North.—Aug. 22nd, four. Oct. 1st, five.

Straw Island.—Feb. 27th, two seen, came from mainland. Nov. 19th, four going E.

Valencia.—Two at intervals in Sept., Nov., and Dec.

Skelligs.—April 1st, ten grey Crows about rock.

Dursey Island.—April 12th, May 11th and 24th, two to four.

Rook.

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

Coningbeg Light-ship.—Nov. 15th, one "Crow."

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

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

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

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

Rockabill.—July 31st, some "Crows" going W. remained a short time.

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

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

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

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

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

Rathlin O'Birne.—March 21st, twelve to twenty flew from shore and returned at night.

Killybegs.—Sept. 2nd, twelve rooks came from N.E., flew E.; wind N.W.

Broadhaven.—Dec. 1st, several flocks of Crows pass here daily.

Eagle Island, East.—Nov. 14th, thirty "black Crows" 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., flew inland.

Blackrock, Mayo.—June 20th, seven alighted 8 a.m.; wind light S.

Clare Island.—Sept. 12th, about two dozen "Crows" going S.W.; wind N.E., light.

Slyne Head, North.—Sept. 15th, flocks of "Crows," about fifty, apparently young birds.

Valencia.—March 31st and April 13th, "Black Crows," a few.

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

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

Jackdaw.

Fastnet.—Two, 6 a.m., wind S.E., all day on rock.

Tory Island.—A few pairs of Jackdaws breed.

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

Tearaght.—Nov. 14th, one young Jackdaw, wind light S.; 16th, another young one (caught).

Valencia.—Sept. 5th to 15th, a few; Nov. 17th, two.

Skelligs.—Nov. 2nd, two Jackdaws on rock.

Dursey Island.—March 22nd, twelve going E.

Magpie.

Old Head, Kinsale.—June 15th, one going N.; very seldom seen here.

Arranmore.—June 26th, two Magpies going W.; wind light W. Sept. 29th, four going S.E.; wind W., light.

Tearaght.—Nov. 18th, one at 10 a.m.; wind E.

Valencia.—Oct. 7th, one.

Swallow.

Old Head, Kinsale.—June 21st, hundreds at 4 a.m.; wind E., light.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Copeland Island.—April 16th, two Swallows seen; wind E., light.

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

Dunree Head.—May 4th, flocks of Swallows arrived.

Arranmore.—July 6th, one; wind strong N. Oct. 4th, six going S.W.; wind strong S.W.

Rathlin O'Birne.—July, Swallows, twelve to twenty.

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

Clare Island.—May 20th, observed a number of Swallows; wind N.

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

Skelligs.—Sept. 17th, one Swallow flying about. Oct. 5th, one. Remained about a week.

Martin.

Dungarvan.—May 3rd, a few going N.

Swift.

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

Cuckoo.

Dungarvan.—May 15th, heard for first time.

Rockabill.—May 8th, one at 8 a.m.; rested one hour.

Copeland Island.—April 16th, two Cuckoos heard on island; wind E., fresh.

Rathlin Island.—May 1st, Cuckoo 8 a.m.; wind S.W., fresh.

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

Dunree Head.—May 1st, Cuckoo first heard here.

Arranmore.—May 1st, two Cuckoos arrived on island; wind light W.

Pigeons.

Old Head, Kinsale.—Dec. 14th, forty Rock Pigeons going W.; five shot; wind S.S.W., strong.

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

Rockabill.—July 26th, Pigeons going W.; remained one hour. Oct. 21st, Pigeons.

Dunree Head.—Aug. 27th to 31st, flocks of Pigeons going N.

Arranmore.—June 20th, flocks of Rock Pigeons all day, remaining. Oct. 8th, fifteen Wild Pigeons remain on island.

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

Straw Island.—Dec. 22nd, four going N.E.; wind strong W.

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

Dursey Island.—Wild Pigeon, two to eight at intervals from May 8th to July 10th.

Grouse.

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

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

Golden Plover.

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

Old Head, Kinsale.—June 5th, one going S. Seldom seen at this time of year.

Copeland Island.—Golden and Grey Plover from October to April are seen in flocks occasionally.

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

Tory Island.—fan. 20th, six "Grey" Plover. Feb. 5th, five going S.W.

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

"Dotterel."

Rathlin Island.—Nov. 9th, two "Dotterel" at noon going N.; wind W., fresh.

Green Plover.

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

Dungarvan.—Oct. 3rd, large flock of Lapwing going N.W.; wind N.W., light. Dec. 6th, large flock.

Rockabill.—May 27th, Lapwing going N. Nov. 16th, Lapwing. Dec. 29th, Lapwing going S. 9 a.m.; wind light S.

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

Rathlin Island.—May 31st, two going S.W. Aug. 21st., two. Sept. 13th, four. Oct. 21st, "Peewit."

Innishtrahull.—Feb. 14th, four, going N.E., wind S.E.; 20th, four seen.

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

Arranmore.—Nov. 26th, one Lapwing; wind S.E., strong.

Rathlin O'Birne.—March 17th, twelve Green Plover on island; calm, clear.

Turnstone.

Dungarvan.—March 23rd, two. April 13th, fourteen flying up bay.

"Sand Larks."

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

Rockabill.—July 6th, "Sand Larks" at noon.

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

Rathlin Island.—Oct. 15th, one caught 11 p.m.; fog, wind light N.W.

Innishtrahull.—May 8th, several "Sand Larks" seen frequently; build near lighthouse.

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

Blackrock, Mayo.—June 29th, fifty at 11 a.m.; wind S.W., light.

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

Seapie.

Old Head, Kinsale.—Oct. 7th, seven going N.

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

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

South Maidens.—Aug. 23rd and 24th, large flocks of Seapies in vicinity.

Rathlin Island.—Aug. 30th, seven Seapies at noon, going N. Oct. 30th, two Oystercatchers.

Innishtrahull.—May 20th, twelve Seapies; a pair breed on some outlying rocks.

Tory Island.—Feb. 19th, one Oystercatcher on rocks.

Arranmore.—May 26th, six Seapies arrived to breed on rocks.

Oyster Island, North.—March 24th, about forty on strand; wind light, S.E.

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

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

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

Valencia.—Sept. 5th, 6th, and Oct. 23rd, one to five.

Skelligs.—Aug. 23rd, two feeding on the rock.

Redshank.

Coningbeg Light-ship.—Aug. 31st, four Redshanks.

Tuskar Rock.—May 18th, twelve Redshanks on rock.

Rathlin Island.—Nov. 10th, one Redshank on the island.

Tory Island.—Jan. 29th, one Redshank going W.

Rathlin O'Birne.—March, twenty Redshanks on island; seen on rocks in flocks.

Broadhaven.—July 31st, a flock of Redshanks going E.

Arran Island, North.—Sept. 5th, twelve Redshanks. Dec. 1st, twelve.

"Greenshank."

Dungarvan.—Nov. 4th, fourteen Greenshanks going N.E., rain and mist; wind fresh, S.W.

Heron.

Old Head, Kinsale.—Oct. 23rd, two going N.; wind S.E. One shot.

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

Tuskar Rock.—Sept. 19th, one alighted on rock.

Howth Baily.—Oct. 10th, one "Crane" going N.E., wind N., light; 12th, two going S.W., wind N., light.

Rockabill.—Nov. 16th, one Crane. Dec. 5th, one.

Rathlin Island.—Aug. 20th, one Heron going E. Nov. 7th, one going E.

Innishtrahull.—April 1st, one "Crane" (Heron); wind fresh, S.W. Seldom seen here.

Tory Island.—Jan. 21st, one common Heron at marsh.

Blackrock, Mayo.—Sept. 27th, two "Cranes" going S.E.; wind S.W., strong.

Clare Island.—April 6th, a "Crane" on a lake in island.

Tearaght.—Sept. 2nd, one going E., wind fresh; 11th, three going N.W., wind E.

Valencia.—Sept. 16th, one seen.

Skelligs.—Sept. 5th and 6th, one and two flying E.

Whimbrel and Curlew.

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

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

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

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

Arklow South Light-ship.—July 27th, one Curlew going N.W.

Howth Baily.—Nov. 10th, twenty-three in fields; 16th, flocks.

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

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

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

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

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

Arranmore.—Oct. 13th, fourteen Curlews going N.W.; wind N.W., strong.

Rathlin O'Birne.—March, ten to twenty Curlews frequent this island.

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

Oyster Island, North.—April 1st, four Curlews came from N.W. and alighted on island.

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

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

Clare Island.—Sept. 6th, large flocks of Curlews over the fields.

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

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

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

Valencia.—Sept. 5th, twenty Curlews; always here.

Skelligs.—Aug. 9th to 23rd, a few Curlews heard and seen.

Dursey Island.—Curlews, four to twelve, April 20th to May 12th, at intervals, going W. or N.W.

Woodcock.

Fastnet.—Nov. 14th, five about lantern. Two killed striking; wind N.E., fresh, misty.

Old Head, Kinsale.—Dec. 2nd, two Woodcocks; one shot.

Coningbeg Light-skip.—May 26th, one killed striking.

Tuskar Rock.—March 4th, one went W.; wind strong, N.E.

Howth Baily.—Oct. 9th, one killed striking, 5 a.m.; wind N.W., light, rain.

Rockabill.—Nov. 14th, 8 p.m., one killed striking; wind E., light, gloomy.

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

Rathlin Island.—Dec. 29th, three going S.; wind E., fresh.

Tory Island.—Jan. 30th, one Woodcock.

Arranmore.—Dec. 10th, one Woodcock going S.E.; wind W., light.

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

Slyne Head, North.—Oct. 13th, one killed striking, 3 a.m.

Arran Island, North.—Nov. 3rd, one on island; wind S., strong.

Skelligs.—Nov. 10th, one found killed by a Hawk; 12th, one seen.

Snipe.

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

Old Head, Kinsale.—Dec. 2nd, ten Snipes; five shot.

Tuskar Rock.—March 4th, one Snipe found dead; wind strong, N.E.

Rockabill.—Nov. 14th, 8 p.m., one killed striking; wind E., light, gloomy. A Woodcock also killed.

Rathlin Island.—Dec. 8th, one Jack Snipe; "at all times." 10th, Snipes numerous.

Innishtrahull.—March 17th, one Jack Snipe. Snipe scarce this season.

Tory Island.—Jan. 20th, four resting on island. Feb. 27th, two in fields.

Arranmore.—Dec. 9th, eight Snipe; wind S.E., strong.

Rathlin O'Birne.—March, two to six frequent marsh.

Broadhaven.—Oct. 21st, two "flocks" going S.W.; they generally stay about station.

Arran Island, North.—Nov. 29th, one going S.; wind S., light.

Tearaght.—Feb. 23rd, one. March 4th, one; 17th, one. Not observed after this date.

Corn Crake.

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

Dungarvan.—April 22nd, one heard; first time. May 10th, one heard.

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

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

Rathlin Island.—May 1st, Corn Crake, 8 a.m.; wind S.W., fresh.

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

Rathlin O'Birne.—July 30th, one on island; seldom seen.

Geese.

Tuskar Rock.—Oct. 16th, one "Brent Goose" shot. The first ever seen by me here.

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

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

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

Copeland Island.—Feb. 3rd, eight Wild Geese.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Broadhaven.—Oct. 1st, six dozen Wild Geese going W.; wind W., strong.

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

Blackrock, Mayo.—April 5th, twenty Wild Geese going N.W.; wind light, E.

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

Clare Island.—Nov. 13th, about two dozen Wild Geese going N.W.; wind light, E.

Slyne Head, North.—Nov. 4th, Barnacles, about twenty.

Arran Island, North.—Oct. '24th, one Wild Goose going N.W. Nov. 10th, one shot.

Straw Island.—Dec. 18th, six Wild Geese going N.; wind strong, N.W.

Tearaght.—Oct. 11th, two going N.W.; wind strong, N.E.

Valencia.—Oct. 15th, twelve going S.E.

Ducks.

Old Head, Kinsale.—Dec. 2nd, thirty Ducks; three shot.

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

Coningbeg Light-ship.—May 5th, eleven Wild Ducks going W.

Arklow South Light-ship.—Feb. 3rd, two flocks flying N.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tory Island.—March 2nd, two Wild Ducks.

Arranmore.—Sept. 4th, one Wild Duck on a lake in island.

Rathlin O'Birne.—July 9th, three going E.; seldom seen.

Clare Island.—April 6th, three Wild Ducks on a lake in island.

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

Merganser.

Dungarvan.—May 6th, two at 5 a.m. going E. Dec. 9th, five feeding in bay.

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

"Grebe."

Innishtrahull.—May 3rd, one Grebe, 2 p.m.; wind high, W.

Great Northern Diver.

Fastnet.—May 9th, one Northern Diver going N.; wind W.S.W.

Dungarvan.—Sept. 25th, one Great Northern Diver feeding, wind S.W., strong; 26th, three. Nov. 13th, three.

Howth Baily.—Oct. 12th, one swimming on bay; wind N., light.

Clare Island.—During October a few pairs about the rocks.

Straw Island.—Nov. 28th, two going S., calm.

Guillemot.

Old Head, Kinsale.—April 20th, commence to build about this date.

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

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

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

Dunree Head.—April, Guillemots arrived. On water all day during month.

Arranmore.—May 22nd, two Guillemots.

Blackrock, Mayo.—June 7th, Guillemots about rock all day. In about a week they began to come up.

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

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

"Little Auk or Rotche."

Tearaght.—Dec. 21st, two. Jan. 9th, one diving among the young Razorbills.

Puffin.

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

Dungarvan.—July 5th, 12th, 25th, and 31st, numbers all day in bay feeding.

Coningbeg Light-ship.—April 5th, flocks going S.W.; clear. May 6th and 7th, passed at distance in great flocks, going W. and S.W., wind N. to N.W., light; 12th, several thousands, going W. and S.W.; 18th, 19th, 22nd, and 23rd, "various kinds" in great flocks, ditto: 26th and 27th, some; 29th, 31st, and June 8th, several "Parrot-billed Puffins" about. June 10th, great flocks of Puffins about. Dec. 28th to Jan. 8th, 1885, great flocks of "Puffins" about ship.

Barrels Rock Light-ship.—Flocks of "Puffins" noted on Feb. 6th, 8th, 18th, and 19th, going E. and S.W. "Parrots" noted, April 20th and 24th, May 6th and 8th, going W.

Tuskar Rock.—"Puffins and Sea-parrots" almost always on the rock; scarce this summer.

Howth Baily.—Aug. 19th, numbers in bay after fry.

South Maidens.—Aug. 23rd and 24th, large flocks in vicinity.

Rathlin Island.—Aug. 22nd, Puffins, Guillemots, and Razorbills leaving island.

Innishtrahull.—April 1st, several "Puffins and Sea-parrots" all day round island. May 6th, several Puffins.

Rathlin O'Birne.—July, twenty to one hundred on rocks.

Eagle Island, East.—Oct. 20th, about two hundred "Puffins," going S.W.; wind light W. This was the only flock seen in autumn.

Blackrock, Mayo.—Feb. 4th, flocks of "Puffins," going E., wind N., fresh, misty; 27th, "Puffins" about rock. March 9th, flocks, going S.E.; wind high, W. April 17th, flocks of Sea-parrots alighted on rock in great numbers. [In this and in other cases the name "Puffin" would seem to have been applied either to the Guillemot or Razorbill, and Sea-Parrot to the true Puffin.—R. M. B.]

Straw Island.—April 19th, twenty Puffins; remained about lighthouse.

Tearaght.—March 23rd, Sea-parrots arrived at 4 p.m., wind light, clear; 24th, great numbers came on island; 26th, Sea-parrots entirely disappeared until the 29th, when they returned; or perhaps they were new arrivals. They are as plentiful this year as last, and arrived one week earlier. [See general remarks under Clare Island.—R. M. B.] I found a nest with one egg on 11th May, and on 11th June it was hatched, the time occupied being one month. It is in the night-time all the young birds leave their holes and go to the sea, and once there they are no more to be seen. I never saw any of them on the wing or on the water. They never leave the holes until they take their departure, and then they go tumbling and rolling to the sea. There is no trace of this first stage of migration to be observed next morning, except sometimes in their outward course an odd one tumbles into our yards, where they are found. I was roused up one night at 2 a.m. by one trying to get up stairs; it was nearly at the top when I saw it. Puffins left in a great body on Aug. 1st; number on island diminishing until Aug. 15th, when the last was seen.

Valencia.—April 10th, one taken alive.

Skelligs.—March 20th, Puffins first seen on rock. Aug. 5th, Puffins getting scarce during past week; 15th, all have left. Nov. 27th, a few "Puffins," young birds. December, a few young "Puffins" seen.

Razorbill.

Old Head, Kinsale.—April 20th, commence to build about this date.

Dungarvan.—May 29th and 30th, a great number swimming into bay; first general appearance this season. July 4th, 20th, 25th, and 31st, numbers.

Tuskar Rock.—July 24th, one young Razorbill; first this year.

Rathlin Island.—April 6th, flocks resting on the sea. Aug. 22nd, Razorbills leaving island.

Blackrock, Mayo.—April 30th, Razorbills all day; wind fresh, W.

Clare Island.—March 21st, about fifty "Razorbill-puffins"; 25th, Puffins (Razorbills?) in large numbers.

Tearaght.—March 23rd, Razorbills arrived. May 7th, came on island as plentiful as in previous years. About this date (July 31st) both old and young are mostly gone. During the past fortnight both old and young could be heard on the water at night. A few evenings ago I observed a young bird crying on the water; the old one was soon beside it, both going seaward, when the old bird made a little dive, and rose exactly under the young one, so that it was nicely poised on its back. In this way both headed the waves, and were lost in the distance. On the following evenings I kept a good look out, and saw several instances of the same kind; and on no occasion did I observe the young birds to fall off, though the sea was pretty rough. Last seen on Aug. 14th. Sept. 16th, two old and two young appeared, swimming S. Dec. 7th, young Razorbills; wind W.; very strong, high sea. As many as two or three hundred may be seen almost every day, especially in stormy weather. Having procured a specimen of the bird I called a "Mackerel-cock" (see fifth Report, pp. 89 and 128), I find it is the young Razorbill. [Specimen sent.—R. M. B.; shot, 13th, Jan., 1885.] It comes here every winter, and not a single old bird is to be found amongst them; nor one of them among the old birds in summer.

Skelligs.—March 20th, Razorbills first seen on rock. July 20th, noticed young fledged Razorbills leaving rock. Aug. 5th, all left, with one or two exceptions. Nov. 27th, great numbers of the "Black-billed Auk"; noticed flights of them for the past fortnight, flying S., mostly in the afternoon. They left on 2nd March, 1885, except one or two, seen on 16th inst. They only come close to the rock in wild weather. In my former report I called this bird the Razorbill; but it answers the description of the Black-billed Auk, in the 'Dictionary of British Birds.' [Doubtless the young Razorbill, which was erroneously regarded as a species under the title of "Black-billed Auk" by Colonel Montagu.—R. M. B.] December, a great number of "Black-billed Auks" fishing.

Cormorant.

Dungarvan.—July 31st, several.

Coningbeg Light-ship.—Dec. 11th, ten. Barely seen here; 13th and 27th, one. Jan. 8th, 1885, two.

Barrels Rock Light-ship.—Sept. 17th, seven.

Tuskar Rock.—Aug. 21st, three; the first this season.

Arklow West Light-ship.—May 24th, one Cormorant about ship.

Copeland Island.—Jan. 20th, numbers of Cormorants. From September to April they are plentiful.

South Maidens.—Sept. 6th, fifteen at noon, going S.W.; wind S.W., fresh. Oct. 17th, a great flock, going S. November, Cormorants seen daily.

Rathlin Island.—Aug. 27th, five, going N.E.; wind S., light. Dec. 25th, six, going W.; 26th, two Green Cormorants on the rocks.

Innishtrahull.—July 29th, two. They breed on a rock called "The Stook," near mainland.

Tory Island.—Feb. 11th, one Cormorant, going N.E.

Arranmore.—July 12th, two; remain here. Jan. 9th, four, going S.W.

Rathlin O'Birne.—July, two to ten, always about island.

Broadhaven.—Aug. 31st, Cormorants are here all the year round. Nov. 12th, about two dozen.

Blackrock, Mayo.—May 9th, Cormorants all day; wind S., fresh.

Eagle Island, East.—Oct. 20th, two, all day fishing around island.

Blacksod.—Some Cormorants during October.

Clare Island.—May 30th, observed a number of Cormorants. Sept. 1st, a number. They breed in holes in the cliffs.

Arran Island, North.—Oct. 13th, five, going N.W.

Straw Island.—Feb. 10th, four; very few this month. March 18th, six. April 11th, three. Oct. 30th, ten daily, fishing.

Tearaght Rock.—Feb. 14th, six or seven round rock; seldom so many; one or two may be seen occasionally all the year. Sept. 4th, six, going W.; usual number on island, two.

Valencia.—April 5th, 14th, 15th, May 10th, and June 15th, two to four. During Sept., Oct., Nov., and Dec, four or five at intervals.

Dursey Island.—March 28th, eight. April 29th, two.

Gannet.

Fastnet.—During last half of July a few Gannets morning and evening.

Old Head, Kinsale.—April 10th, Gannets going S. May 10th, 20th, 28th, and June 26th, hundreds going S. Oct. 12th, five going S. Dec. 27th, three going S. Never saw less Gannets in autumn.

Dungarvan.—April 7th, one; the only one seen for months. July 23rd, 27th, and Aug. 20th, one. Sept. 14th, a very dark "Solan Goose" (young).

Coningbeg Light-ship.—Two to eight noted during April at intervals. Flocks on May 11th, 24th to 27th. On May 24th, one dark one. June 1st, five ditto. Great numbers in August. During September several daily going E. and W.; generally young birds. Flocks on Oct. 14th and 16th. Dec. 12th and 30th, several; and great flocks from 3rd to 8th Jan., 1885, about ship.

Barrels Rock Light-ship.—Small flocks, Feb. 18th, 19th, March 21st. Large, April 17th. Flocks also on April 19th, 20th, 23rd, May 6th, 8th, and 23rd, generally going W. or S.W. Gannets noted in small numbers from Sept. 13th to Nov. 16th, in almost every instance going E., irrespective of wind or weather.

Arklow South Light-ship.—April 15th to 25th, occasional Gannets going N.E. May 11th to July 18th, two to ten, and now and then a flock; direction of flight, N.E. or S.W. From the middle of July to Oct. 4th, a few Gannets at intervals, generally going S.W. On July 28th, flocks going N.E. Sept. 9th, flocks all day after fish.

Arklow North Light-ship.—Gannets noted on Feb. 29th. March 15th, great quantities going N.E.; 16th, six; 17th, twelve; 21st, flocks; 23rd, ditto. A few on April 2nd, 8th, and 9th; great flocks on 11th, flying N. and S.; 15th, several; 29th, flocks; 30th, six. May 1st and 3rd, 8th, and June 20th, a few. Flocks on May 7th going N.W. Direction of flight in most of foregoing cases N. or N.E., apparently independent of the direction or force of wind. Oct. 5th, three going N.E.

Kish Light-ship.—April 7th, flocks going S.W.; 21st, six going N.E. May 17th, great flocks going S.W.; 28th, four going S.W. June 7th, flocks going S.W.; 26th, three going S. Wind variable in direction and force.

Howth Baily.—Aug. 19th, large numbers in bay after fry.

Rockabill.—May 8th, Gannets all day.

Copeland Island.—Jan. 20th, numbers of Gannets and Gulls feeding.

South Maidens.—Gannets feeding in locality during August and September. Oct. 9th, Gannets feeding in vicinity during past few days (see also under [General Remarks]).

Rathlin Island.—Flocks noted March 22nd, 26th, 30th, April 5th, May 5th; in every case going W. Wind variable in direction and force. Sept. 6th, Gannets all day going W.; wind light S.E.

Innishtrahull.—March 28th, five Gannets; "the first this season." April 1st, several fishing all day. May 6th, three; 15th, Gannets about.

Tory Island.—Feb. 5th, two going W.; 11th, two ditto; 19th, two about.

Arranmore.—April 4th, flocks of four to six going N.

Rathlin O'Birne.—Gannets always seen; two to one hundred.

Broadhaven.—June 30th, a few Gannets going S.

Eagle Island, East.—Sept. 19th, about twenty, all day; 23rd, ditto; 27th, forty. Oct. 2nd, one hundred; 12th, two hundred; 20th, fifty going S.W.

Blackrock, Mayo.—Feb. 8th, nine going W.; wind S.E., strong. March 16th, thirteen going S.W. July 20th, thirty or forty. Dec. 5th, three; 25th to Jan. 13th, 1885, one to five.

Blacksod.—Oct. 21st, four. Dec. 23rd and 27th, Gannets seen.

Clare Island.—Nov. 6th, two large Gannets going W.

Slyne Head, North.—Oct. 11th, flock of Gannets seen.

Arran Island North.—Aug. 10th, 12th, 14th, and 26th, several. Oct. 1st, two going N.W.; 13th, five going N.W.

Straw Island.—"The Gannet is especially remarked for its almost total absence." March 18th, two. April 7th, two. Oct. 12th, four going S.

Tearaght.—Oct. 13th, two hundred and ten passed S.W. between 8 and 9 a.m. Great numbers had passed before I commenced and after I left off counting. All young birds, flying low and in flocks of from thirty to two or three; calm, misty.

Skelligs.—Oct. 18th, Gannets for the last few days wheeling in flocks, and seeming inclined to take a southerly direction; 20th, twenty going S. None perched on the Lesser Skellig after this date.

Dursey Island.—March 4th, 7th, and April 7th, some going N.W.

Terns.

Old Head, Kinsale.—May 20th, several.

Coningbeg Light-ship.—May 28th, several "Pirs or Skirs" about ship. June 3rd to the 10th, ditto.

Copeland Island.—May 20th, large numbers heard arriving on Mew Island during the night; wind W., light. They arrive to breed in May, and leave late in August or early in September.

Oyster Island, North.—April 17th, four Terns hovering round.

Gulls.

Fastnet.—April 12th to 25th, great quantity feeding at rock. May 7th, two Royal Gulls.

Old Head, Kinsale.—May 20th, hundreds of Kittiwakes, "small Gulls," Skua Gulls, and Royal Gulls; also on 28th. Oct. 20th, some hundreds going S.; wind W., light.

Dungarvan.—June 1st, a few Kittiwakes, the first seen this season; 3rd, three Black-backed. July 13th, numbers of Black-headed; 31st, numbers of Gulls. Aug. 16th, great numbers of small Black-headed Gulls and three Skuas (seldom seen here) chasing Gulls. Sept. 2nd, four Black-backed Gulls.

Coningbeg Light-ship.—May 8th, 9th, 20th, 21st, and 25th, several about ship daily. June 10th, great flocks; great quantities in August; only a few in September. Great flocks, Black-backed and others, Dec. 28th to Jan. 8th, 1885, about ship.

Barrels Rock Light-ship.—May 6th, flocks of Gulls. Sept. 10th, large flocks. Nov. 27th, large flocks after fish.

Tuskar Rock.—May 28th, hundreds of Skua Gulls; 31st, ditto, on rock, went S.; noted also on June 7th, 8th, and 22nd.

Kish Light-ship.—April 8th, grey Gulls about ship; 27th, continuous flocks of "Boatswains" going N.E.; wind E. May 17th and 25th, continuous flocks going S.W. and N.E., wind S.W. and S.E.; 27th, continuous flocks of Boatswains going S.W., wind S.E. June 7th, flocks going S.W., wind N.E.; 29th and 30th, flocks.

Howth Baily.—Aug. 19th, large numbers in bay after fry.

Rockabill.—July 1st, Sea Gulls about; 5th, Royal Gulls all day.

Copeland Island.—Jan. 20th, number of Gannets and Gulls feeding.

South Maidens.—Sea Gulls always to be seen in immediate vicinity of light. Aug. 30th, Grey and Royal fishing.

Rathlin Island.—March 29th, flocks of Kittiwakes all day on water. May 22nd, two thousand Kittiwakes at noon on water. Sept. 15th, thousands of Kittiwakes on the water; 25th, thousands of Gulls.

Innishtrahull.—April 1st, several Gulls about island all day. May 15th, Gulls and a pair of Royal Gulls.

Dunree Head.—March 3rd, 7th, 10th, and 20th, flock of Gulls.

Tory Island.—Jan. 21st, four. Feb. 19th, four.

Arranmore.—July 24th, large quantities of Gulls and young ones on rocks. Dec. 8th, Skua Gull seen.

Rathlin O'Birne.—Six to one hundred frequent island; six to twelve breed. The Royal Gull is always here.

Killybegs.—Sea Gulls all the year.

Oyster Island, North.—Sea Gulls are about all the year. "Some appear to have taken up their quarters fixedly."

Eagle Island, East.—Sept. 11th, two to three hundred Gulls (Grey and Kittiwake) all day after fish. Nov. 3rd, two Grey Gulls. Very few Gulls this autumn.

Blackrock, Mayo.—Jan. 20th, seven Royal Gulls going S.E. April 30th, small Gulls all day; they breed here from this date to the middle of August. Feb. 27th, Gulls. July 9th, seven Royal Gulls hovering. Sept. 23rd, five Royal Gulls. Oct. 7th, nine small Gulls; 11th, five "cream-coloured Gulls," 7.30 a.m., going W., wind strong N., squally. [These "cream-coloured Gulls" of Blackrock, Mayo, were seen by the previous light-keeper, Mr. Martin Kennedy, in August, 1881, and during April and May, 1882. He calls them "North-American or cream-coloured Gulls," and states that "more than one or two were never seen."—3rd Rep., p. 86; and 4th Rep., p. 104, R. M. B.]. Dec. 12th, five Royal Gulls; 22nd, large flocks of Gulls on the water. Jan. 9th, 1885, six small Gulls; 11th, five Royal Gulls.

Clare Island.—March 6th, Sea Gulls and Kittiwakes; 25th, large numbers; 30th, thousands. Sept. 25th, two large Royal Gulls.

Slyne Head, North.—Oct. 11th, Gulls, about ten to twenty.

Arran Island, North.—Oct. 2nd, large flock of Gulls.

Straw Island.—Feb. 20th, twenty Gulls. March 27th, two Royal Gulls. April 28th, four large white (Herring) Gulls going N., wind light, W.; 30th, two Black-headed Gulls. Nov. 4th, four large grey Gulls. Dec. 28th, four Royal Gulls.

Tearaght.—The Kittiwakes commenced to build this year on April 1st. The young birds were seen flying about the last week in July. None of the young birds are to be seen during the winter; but on Feb. 7th a few were observed among the old birds. They left shortly afterwards, and were not to be seen until June 24th, when there were about one hundred on the rock with the old birds: they remained about a week. The Royal Gulls do not breed here. Aug. 14th, Herring Gull (young), about half a dozen; still about island, Jan. 15th, 1885. Jan. 5th, Kittiwakes (young), thirty or forty, with other Gulls. None of these young Kittiwakes were seen since they left their nests on Sept. 20th. Some of the black has disappeared.

Valencia.—A few "Royal, Common, and Skua" Gulls at intervals during April, May, and June. Skua Gulls, Sept. 2nd, Oct. 24th. Dec. 24th and 25th, two to fifteen Royal Gulls. Nov. 18th and 20th, a few.

Skelligs.—March 26th, Kittiwakes first seen on rock. Kittiwakes leaving from the 15th to the 28th August. December, great numbers of Herring Gulls and young Kittiwakes and a few Black-backed Gulls.

Dursey Island.—Large flock, March 15th and April 30th. March 9th, four Royal Gulls.

Stormy Petrel.

Coningbeg Light-ship.—May 8th, 9th, and 13th, one to two about ship; 14th to 17th, several during day, foggy and hazy, wind moderate; 24th, one killed striking. June 2nd, 5th, and 6th, several about ship; clear, wind light. One to nine noted from 22nd August to Sept. 8th. Several almost daily at end of September, and a few on Oct. 9th and 10th; all flying about ship.

Barrels Rock Light-ship.—Sept. 13th, seven; 15th, two; all going E.

Innishtrahull.—Aug. 18th, one Petrel struck at 11 p.m., not killed. The first seen by me here; wind S.W., fresh, gloomy, rain.

Arranmore.—Dec. 19th, one Stormy Petrel shot at station.

Clare Island.—Aug. 17th, a "Mother Carey's Chicken" caught fluttering against lantern at midnight; wind light, gloomy.

Tearaght.—May 18th, Stormy Petrels arrived on this date, or perhaps previous to it; plentiful on 23rd. Eggs taken on June 19th. Will lay the third egg if the others are taken. They are very plentiful this year, but are never seen in the daytime, but at night continually striking the glass. They are not very welcome visitors, owing to the blotches of oil they eject on the glass and balcony. They are so plentiful skimming about that they often come close to a person's ears. They are to be heard in every bank, under every rock, and in every crevice. On dark calm nights the air as well as the rocks and banks is filled with their music; their hatching is not over until August is well advanced. Sept. 15th, one (young) caught on balcony. Oct. 11th, one going S.W.; wind N., showery. Nov. 15th, one on lantern.

Skelligs.—May 25th, heard the Stormy Petrel under the stones to-day for the first time this year. June 2nd, several Stormy Petrels about lantern; drizzling rain. During foggy and rainy nights in July and August Petrels were about lantern, but none killed striking. Sept. 6th, one seen in daytime. Oct. 17th, Petrels last seen on this date; a few (young birds) kept flying about light on misty nights to Oct. 16th.

Manx Shearwater.

Old Head, Kinsale.—-May 20th, several.

Dungarvan.—July 4th and 5th, flocks about bay feeding; 20th, 25th, and 31st, thousands in search of fry.

Coningbeg Light-ship.—April 4th, four; 19th, 20th, 26th, one to six about ship. On 20th, one struck and was disabled at 9 p.m., overcast.

Barrels Rock Light-ship.—April 12th, 14th, 19th, 20th, 23rd, flocks are entered flying in various directions. Sept. 2nd, flocks.

Arklow North Light-ship.—May 3rd, "Mackerel Cocks" going N. at noon; 8th, ditto, flying about, wind S.W., strong.

South Maidens.—Sept. 11th, three "Shearwaters" fishing in vicinity the last few weeks.

Rathlin Island.—March 17th, Shearwaters heard at night. Aug. 20th, one Shearwater killed striking.

Arranmore.—March 29th, two "Manx Shearwaters, called night-birds," flew into yard at night; taken and stuffed. April 19th, twenty all day. Quantities "at rocks" building.

Blackrock, Mayo.—June 10th, Manx Shearwaters at midnight, one struck, wind light S.W., clear; 14th, three struck at 1 a.m., wind N.W., light, overcast; one caught. Aug. 9th, Manx Shearwaters all night; several struck, two caught; wind S., light, misty.

Tearaght.—April 10th, Manx Shearwaters first heard. Left about July 15th. Oct. 10th, two near rocks on N. side.

Skelligs.—March 1st, Manx Shearwaters first heard. Shearwaters heard up to Aug. 29th; noticed them getting scarce about the 12th.

Birds not identified.

Coningbeg Light-ship.—Nov. 14th, one "Schinz's Sandpiper" struck, 10 p.m., disabled; wind E.S.E., light, gloomy. "The size, colour, and length, according to the description in vol. vi."—Morris's 'British Birds.'

Tuskar Rock.—May 25th, "a yellow bird, black head with stripes, shape and fly of a Wagtail," on rock at 7 p.m.; wind light S.E., overcast, misty.

Arklow North Light-ship.—Dec. 27th, a large flock of "Sallypickers" going S.W. at 10 a.m.; wind light S. ["Sallypickers" have hitherto been placed under Willow Wren or Chiffchaff, but in this case it is not easy to suggest the species.—R. M. B.]

South Maidens.—Jan. 14th, "one golden Robin" struck lantern, 10 p.m., not injured; wind S.W., fresh, overcast, gloomy.

Innishtrahull.—Aug. 11th, "a sea-bird caught; colour dirty grey, with some white; tail also white, tipped with black. Like a Curlew in shape, and a long bill."

Killybegs.—Dec. 27th, one "Blackcap" on wall; wind S.W., light. [Not Sylvia atricapilla.—R. M. B.]

Blackrock, Mayo.—Jan. 2nd, 1885, nine "small divers" fishing about rock.

Clare Island.—April 4th, "a very handsome Crow, 11 a.m. All black on back, with white breast, and had a bill resembling a common Crow; wind E., light."