IRISH COAST.

The number of stations returning schedules shows a slight falling off since last year; but this is compensated for by some light-keepers, who take a greater interest in the subject, sending three, four, and even five schedules. A column has been added to the list of lighthouses, showing the number of schedules received from each station.

Mine Head, Tuskar, Rockabill, and Innishtrahull are foremost in number; but good schedules have been received from the Fastnet, Coningbeg, Eagle Island (East), and Blackrock (Mayo), and a few other localities.

The marked feature of 1886 has been the number of legs and wings forwarded—numbering about one hundred—cut from birds killed striking the lanterns. In some cases specimens were received in the flesh; and it is to be hoped that in all cases of rare birds this will be done in future. Generally speaking, the legs and wings can be identified with certainty, and they have been all carefully preserved for reference. Any doubts which may exist about a species will be removed if the light-keepers send a leg and wing of every bird killed striking, with the schedule, in the envelopes provided for this purpose.

The stations sending most specimens were the Tuskar, Rockabill, and Mine Head; but they were also received from eleven others. The rarities received were numerous. Mr Thomas Fortune sent the second Irish specimen of the Wryneck from Arran Island, N., Co. Galway, killed striking at 2 A.M. on October 6th. The first specimen was shot at Dunmore, Co. Waterford, October 5th, 1877. From Mr Francis Ryan, of the Tearaght, Co. Kerry, only four wings and legs were received; but two of these proved rarities, one belonging to the Pied Flycatcher, caught at lantern September 21st, and the other to the Reed Warbler, found dead October 4th. Both species had only once before been recorded from Ireland. The Pied Flycatcher occurred at Ballina, Co. Mayo, in April 1875. The Reed Warbler is said to have been shot near Dublin on December 21st, 1843, but no specimen exists. Another leg and wing of the Pied Flycatcher, killed striking October 5th, was sent by Mr George Dunleavy from the Fastnet, Co. Cork. From Coningbeg light-ship, Co. Wexford, a leg and wing of the Reed Warbler was forwarded by Mr Patrick Cullen and Mr William Clydesdale. It was killed striking October 4th, the same date as the Tearaght specimen.

These three species—Wryneck, Pied Flycatcher, and Reed Warbler—are examples of birds which breed in Great Britain, and have only been met with in Ireland during the autumnal migration, except the Pied Flycatcher, which once occurred in April. All the birds were observed on the south or west coasts.

Taking the other legs and wings in order. The Missel Thrush was sent from the Tuskar, being the only specimen yet received. A male and female Redstart were sent from Rockabill, Co. Dublin, by Mr Joseph Hammond, having been obtained on April 24th and May 9th respectively. The Redstart has quite recently been discovered to breed in Ireland, at Powerscourt, Co. Wicklow. The Black Redstart was received from the Fastnet, Co. Cork, found dead October 30th. It is recorded at four other stations on the south coast. Its regular occurrence in the south and east of Ireland has been established by this inquiry. On July 10th a "Blackstart" is reported at Rockabill, Co. Dublin; but no specimen having been sent, this unusual date requires confirmation. The Whinchat, which is in Ireland a local bird, was killed striking Coningbeg lantern on May 7th. Several Sedge Warblers and Whitethroats were received from Rockabill, the Tuskar, and other stations. A rush took place on May 9th. These Warblers were not previously recognised—"Tits," "Wrens," "Flycatchers," and "Sally-pickers" doing duty for them, and other allied species. The Grasshopper Warbler (rare and local in Ireland) was obtained at the Tuskar, having been correctly identified by Mr Richard Hamilton, from a copy of Morris' "British Birds" supplied to that station by the Irish Lights Board. The Blackcap was killed striking on Eagle Island, off Mayo, as late as October 31st, the leg, wing, and head being forwarded by Mr Daniel Hawkins. A fine old male Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla Raii) was killed at the Tuskar on May 3d. It is rare and local in Ireland, occurring on the east and south coasts. The wing and leg of a Skylark, caught striking at Mine Head on 26th February, was of a much paler colour, and had shorter toes than the ordinary form. A very large leg and wing of a Skylark was received from Arklow South light-ship, killed October 28th. The October immigration of the Chaffinch was evidenced by the production of legs and wings, and extended to the lighthouses, several miles from land, off the west of Ireland. A Turtle Dove was received from the Tuskar in May, and some entries of "Doves" in the autumn, which have been placed under the heading "Pigeons," are perhaps referable to this species. The repeated occurrence of the Corncrake, several miles from shore—killed striking against lanterns between 100 and 200 feet above the sea-level—must satisfy the sceptical that this bird can fly long distances and at a high level with great power and velocity. The Water Rail, which seems so unwilling to fly, was received from the Fastnet and Tuskar, and the Water Hen from Rathlin O'Birne, both having been killed striking on 26th and 28th October. The first two stations are seven or eight miles from the nearest land, and the last, two miles. The Water Hen is stated by Mr Macginley of Rathlin O'Birne to have struck "with tremendous force" at 11.30 P.M. This lantern is 116 feet over sea.

The words "Sand Larks," and "Sea Larks," so vague, and signifying almost any of the smaller Sandpipers, is now better understood by the production of legs and wings—those of the Curlew Sandpiper, Purple Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, and Turnstone having been sent. A leg and wing of the Fork-tailed Petrel was forwarded from Eagle Island, W., off Mayo, caught at lantern in second week of October.

An egg of this species is recorded to have been found on the Tearaght, Co. Kerry (Zoologist, 1886, p. 367). Most of the legs and wings were obtained at the autumnal migration. The autumn rush of Thrushes, Starlings, Blackbirds, and Larks took place October 20th to 28th, on the E. and S.E. coasts, there being little evidence of it on the W. coast. From 27th February to 1st March another great movement took place on the S.E. coast, and again about March 27th. At the N.W. stations a great rush of Fieldfares, Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Starlings occurred December 17th and 24th, under the influence of a sudden pinch of cold. The Fieldfares were noticed in great numbers at Innishtrahull, a rocky islet six miles north of Donegal. Mr M. S. Kennedy "never saw the like." There was snow, with a very strong wind. At Rathlin O'Birne (West Donegal) immense flocks of birds—Starlings, Thrushes, and Fieldfares—passed west December 18th to 23d. The nearest land to the west of this rocky island is America, and one is puzzled to know where the birds were going; but this is not an isolated occurrence—the westerly flight of land birds at stations off the west coast of Ireland has been noticed on other occasions. The movement is apparently as reckless as that of the Lemmings. The Ring Ouzel is again stated to have been seen in the winter (January 15th) at Mine Head. It is strange that not a single leg and wing of the Grey Linnet, or the Twite (birds, doubtless, included under the name of "Linnets"), has yet been received. They seem rarely to strike. There are two or three instances of the Golden Plover having been killed striking in 1886. The "Cream-coloured" Gulls seen off Blackrock, Mayo, November 5th, and also seen in August 1881, April and May 1882, and October 11th, 1884 (see Report, 1884, p. 181), were probably Iceland Gulls. The Gannet is well known to every light-keeper, and its movements are not likely to be confounded with any other bird. The entries, therefore, under it may be examined with confidence. Species which are ill-defined, or named with doubtful accuracy in the Report, are put in in inverted commas. In Ireland birds are far less numerous than in Great Britain, and their movements are less distinctly marked. Few entries have, therefore, been omitted, for their value cannot be estimated until a number of Reports have been compared. It is proposed next year to analyse all the Irish observations.

To all the light-keepers forwarding schedules our best thanks are due; to those sending legs and wings, and specimens in the flesh, we are under still further obligations. The interest evinced when three, four, and five schedules are filled with careful notes, shows the desire to further knowledge for its own sake, and speaks well for the intelligence of such observers. The Commissioners of Irish Lights, and their secretary, Mr Owen Armstrong, continue to give us their very necessary assistance; and Captain Boxer, E.N., in his frequent visits to the lighthouses, is ever ready to further the objects of this inquiry.

Richard M. Barrington.
Alexander G. More.

List of Light-Stations.

			Sched. Filled.	Au.	Sp.	Miles from Shore.	Names of Observers.
1.		Fastnet, Co. Cork,	2	x	x	8	George Dunleavy.
2.		Galley Head, Cork,	o	o	o	—	No reply.
3.		Old Head, Kinsale, Cork,	o	o	o	—	No reply.
4.		Mine Head, Waterford,	4	x	x	—	Edward M'Carron.
5.		Dungarvan, Waterford,	1	o	x	—	Wm. Higginbotham.
5.	*	Coningbeg Lt.-ship, Wexford,	2	x	x	10	Patrick Cullen and Wm. Clydesdale.
6.		Barrels Rock Lt.-ship, do.,	3	x	x	4	Charles H. M'Cabe.
7.		Tuskar Rock, do.,	4	x	x	7	Rd. Hamilton, Peter Page, & E. M'Kenna.
8.		Arklow Sth. Lt.-ship, Wicklow,	2	x	x	7	Patrick Clancy and Alfred B. Wall.
8.	*	Arklow North Lt.-ship, do.	3	x	x	8	William Daly.
10.		Kish Bank Lt.-ship, Dublin,	1	x	o	7	Michael Cunniam.
11.		Howth Baily, Dublin,	o	o	o	—	No reply.
12.		Rockabill, Dublin,	5	x	x	5	Jos. Hammond and Henry Kelly.
13.		Copeland (Mew) Island, Down,	1	x	o	3	John O'Donnell.
14.		Maidens, Antrim,	2	x	x	5	Michael Barry.
15.		Rathlin, Antrim,	1	x	o	6	John A. Murray.
16.		Innishtrahull, Donegal,	4	x	x	6	M. S. Kennedy.
17.		Dunree Head, Donegal,	1	x	x	—	Jervis Brownell.
19.		Tory Island, Donegal,	1	x	o	9	Henry Stocker.
20.		Arranmore, Donegal,	2	x	x	5	Henry Williams.
21.		Rathlin O'Birne, Donegal,	1	o	x	2	J. C. Macginley.
22.		Killybegs, Donegal,	3	x	x	—	Joseph Hill.
23.		Oyster Island, N. Sligo,	o	o	o	1	No reply.
24.		Broadhaven, Mayo.	1	o	x	—	John A. Murray.
25.		Eagle Island, E., Mayo,	2	x	x	2	Daniel Hawkins.
26.		Eagle Island, W., Mayo,	o	o	o	2	No reply.
27.		Blackrock, Mayo,	2	x	x	9	Edward Rohu.
28.		Blacksod Point, Mayo,	o	o	o	—	No reply.
29.		Clare Island, Mayo,	o	o	o	4	No reply.
30.		Slyne Head, N., Galway,	o	o	o	3	No reply.
31.		Slyne Head, S., Galway,	1	o	x	3	Rich. Widdicombe.
32.		Arran Island, X., Galway,	2	x	x	9	Thomas Fortune.
33.		Straw Island, Galway,	o	o	o	9	No reply.
34.		Arran Island, S., Galway,	o	o	o	6	No reply.
36.		Samphire Island, Kerry,	1	x	o	—	R. Phelan.
37.		Tearaght, Kerry,	2	x	x	9	Francis Ryan.
38.		Valentia, Kerry,	1	x	o	—	Joseph Williams.
39.		Skelligs, Kerry,	2	x	x	9	James Walshe.
40.		Dursey Island, Cork,	o	o	o	½	No reply.

Abbreviations:

o = No reply. x = Schedule returned partly or wholly filled.
Sp = Spring, replies received, 24.
Au = Autumn, replies received, 22.

Legs, Wings, etc. Received.

Mine Head,	Leg and wing,	Kestrel,	Shot 29th Oct.
Fastnet,	"	Pied Flycatcher,	Killed striking, 4 A.M., Oct. 5.
Tearaght,	"	"	Caught at lantern, 8 P.M., Sept. 21.
Tuskar,	"	Missel Thrush,	October.
Mine Head,	"	Thrush,	Killed striking, Feb. 8.
Coningbeg Lt.-ship,	"	"	Received June 2.
Tuskar,	"	"	October.
Rockabill,	"	"	Killed striking, Oct. 7.
Rathlin O'Birne,	"	"	Struck, Dec. 25.
Coningbeg Lt.-ship,	"	Redwing,	Killed striking, Oct. 26.
Rockabill,	"	"	" Oct. 28.
Arklow S. Lt.-ship,	"	Fieldfare,	Dead on deck, Nov. 26.
Rockabill,	"	"	Killed striking, Oct. 24.
Innishtrahull,	"	"	" Oct. 27.
Mine Head,	"	Blackbird,	" Oct. 2.
"	"	"	Disabled strik'g., Oct. 29.
Coningbeg Lt.-ship,	"	"	Killed striking, Oct. 23.
Tuskar Rock,	"	"	October.
Rockabill,	"	" (male),	Killed striking, Oct. 7.
"	Rec'd. in flesh,	Redstart,	Shot, April 24.
"	"	" (female),	Killed striking, May 9.
Fastnet,	Leg, wing, and tail,	Black Redstart	Found dead on rock, Oct. 30.
Mine Head,	Leg and wing,	Stonechat,	Shot, February.
Coningbeg Lt.-ship,	"	Whinchat,	Struck lantern, 3 A.M., May 7.
Mine Head,	"	Wheatear,	Caught striking, 9.30 P.M., Aug. 22.
Coningbeg Lt.-ship,	"	"	Killed striking, Sept. 4.
Eagle Island, E.,	"	"	Shot first week in April.
Coningbeg Lt.-ship,	"	Reed Warbler,	Killed striking, Oct. 4.
Tearaght Rock,	"	"	Found dead, Oct. 4.
Mine Head,	Rec'd. in flesh,	Sedge Warbler,	" May 3.
"	Leg and wing,	"	May 10.
"	"	"	Killed striking, Aug. 22.
Hook Tower,	Received in flesh fr. Capt. Boxer,	"	September.
Tuskar Rock,	Rec'd. in flesh,	4 male Sedge Warblers,	Killed striking, May 9.
"	"	3 Sedge Warblers,	May 16.
"	Leg and wing,	Sedge Warbler,	Caught striking, Sept. 24.
Rockabill,	Rec'd. in flesh,	4 Sedge Warblers,	Killed striking, May 9.
Tuskar Rock,	"	Grasshopper Warbler,	Killed striking, 11.30 P.M., April 30.
"	"	5 Whitethroats (4 male and 1 May 9. female.)	Killed striking,
"	Leg and wing,	Whitethroat,	Caught at lantern, Sept. 24.

Legs, Wings, etc., Received—continued.

Rockabill,	Rec'd. in flesh,	5 Whitethroats,	Killed striking, May 9.
Tearaght Rock,	Leg and wing,	Whitethroat,	Shot, May 21.
Eagle Island, E.,	Leg, wing, and head,	Blackcap,	Killed striking, Oct. 31.
Mine Head,	Leg and wing,	Willow Wren,	Caught striking, 1.30 A.M., Sept. 2.
Tuskar Rock,	Received in flesh fr. Capt. Boxer,	"	Caught on balcony, Aug. 10.
"	Leg and wing,	Chiffchaff,	Caught at lantern, Sept. 24.
Rockabill,	"	"	Killed striking, Oct. 2.
Mine Head,	Wing,	Blue Tit,	Shot, February.
Tuskar Rock,	Rec'd. in flesh,	Yellow Wagtail (fine old male),	Shot, May 3.
Fastnet,	Leg and wing,	Meadow Pipit,	Killed striking, Oct 29.
Barrels Rock Lt.-ship,	"	"	Killed striking, 9.30 P.M., Oct. 29.
Rathlin O'Birne,	"	Rock Pipit,	Killed striking, Oct. 14.
Eagle Island, E.,	"	"	Shot, Sept. 14.
Eagle Island, W.,	"	"	Killed striking, second week in October.
Mine Head,	"	Skylark (pale wing, claws short),	Caught at lantern, Feb. 26.
"	"	Skylark,	Caught at lantern, March 23.
Coningbeg Lt.-ship,	"	"	Killed striking, Oct. 28.
Arklow S. Lt.-ship,	" very large,	"	Caught on deck, Oct. 28.
Rockabill,	Leg and wing,	"	Killed striking, Oct. 21.
Rathlin O'Birne,	"	"	" Dec. 10.
Eagle Island, W.	"	"	Caught at lantern, second week in October.
Fastnet,	"	Snow Bunting,	Found dead on rock, Oct. 4.
Rockabill,	"	"	Shot, Oct. 31.
Mine Head,	Skin received,	Corn Bunting,	" February.
"	Rec'd. in flesh,	Reed Bunting,	" Feb. 8.
"	Skin received,	Yellowhammer,	" March 6.
Fastnet,	Leg and wing,	Chaffinch,	Dead on rock, Oct. 28.
Tuskar,	"	"	Killed striking, October.
Rockabill,	"	"	" Oct. 28.
"	"	Greenfinch,	" Oct. 28.
Mine Head,	Rec'd. in flesh,	Goldfinch,	Shot, March 2.
Fastnet,	Leg and wing,	Starling,	Killed striking, 7.30 P.M., Oct. 31.
Coningbeg Lt.-ship,	"	"	Struck lantern, March 2.
Tuskar,	"	"	" October.
Rockabill,	"	"	" Oct. 4.
Tearaght Rock,	Rec'd. in flesh,	Sand Martin,	Found dying, April 20.
Tuskar Rock,	"	Swift,	Probably shot, May 15.

Legs, Wings, etc., Received—continued.

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

List of Birds Noticed.

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Hawks,	[127]
Owls,	[128]
Pied Flycatcher,	[128]
Missel Thrush,	[128]
Thrush,	[129]
Redwing,	[131]
Fieldfare,	[132]
Blackbird,	[133]
Ring Ouzel,	[135]
Hedge Sparrow,	[135]
Robin,	[135]
Redstart,	[135]
Black Redstart,	[135]
Stonechat,	[136]
Whinchat,	[136]
Wheatear,	[136]
Reed Warbler,	[137]
Sedge Warbler,	[138]
Grasshopper Warbler,	[138]
Whitethroat,	[138]
Blackcap,	[139]
Chiffchaff,	[139]
Willow Wren,	[139]

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Golden-crested Wren,	[140]
Wren,	[140]
Blue Tit,	[140]
Wagtails,	[140]
Rock Pipit and Titlark,	[141]
Skylark,	[142]
Snow Bunting,	[144]
Common Bunting,	[145]
Reed Bunting,	[145]
Yellow Hammer,	[145]
Chaffinch,	[145]
Sparrow,	[146]
Greenfinch,	[147]
Goldfinch,	[147]
Redpole,	[147]
Linnets,	[147]
Starling,	[148]
Chough,	[151]
Raven,	[152]
Hooded Crow,	[152]
Rook,	[152]
Jackdaw,	[153]
Magpie,	[153]

List of Birds Noticed—continued.

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Swallow,	[153]
Martins,	[155]
Swift,	[155]
Nightjar,	[155]
Cuckoo,	[155]
Wryneck,	[155]
"Hoopoe,"	[155]
Pigeons,	[156]
Turtle Dove,	[156]
"Partridge,"	[157]
Corncrake,	[157]
Water Rail,	[157]
Water Hen,	[157]
Golden Plover,	[157]
Green Plover,	[158]
Sea Pie,	[159]
Grey Phalarope,	[159]
Woodcock,	[159]
Snipe,	[160]
"Sea Larks," etc.	[161]
Redshank,	[162]

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Greenshank,	[162]
Curlew,	[162]
Whimbrel,	[163]
Terns,	[163]
Gulls,	[164]
Manx Shearwater,	[165]
Fork-tailed Petrel,	[166]
Stormy Petrel,	[166]
Razorbill,	[166]
Guillemot,	[167]
Little Auk,	[167]
Puffin,	[168]
Great Northern Diver,	[168]
Cormorant,	[169]
Gannet,	[170]
Heron,	[171]
Geese,	[171]
Ducks,	[173]
"Merganser,"	[173]
Birds not identified,	[174]
Bats,	[174]

Hawks.

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

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

Coningbeg Light-ship.—November 6th, one Sparrowhawk passed N.E.

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

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

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

Copeland (Mew) Island.—May 21st, a Hawk at 6 P.M.

Rathlin Island.—June 10th, a Peregrine hovering.

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

Arranmore.—April 22d, two Peregrines; 28th, four Sparrowhawks; June 25th, nine Sparrowhawks about station.

Rathlin O'Birne.—September 18th, one Sparrowhawk, 10 A.M., on island.

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

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

Arran Island, N.—June 28th, a Hawk seen; July 25th, one; August 12th and September, two.

Tearaght.—May 25th, a very large Hawk, of a brownish colour, remained on island up to July.

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

Owls.

Mine Head.—July 25th, one flying about 9 P.M.; August 13th, one at 9 P.M.

Rockabill.—July 22d, "5 P.M.," one seen.

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

Pied Flycatcher (Muscicapa atricapilla, Linn.).

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

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

Missel Thrush (Turdus viscivorus, Linn.).

Mine Head.—They leave here in summer.

Tuskar.—[October, leg and wing received without date.]

Thrush (Turdus musicus, Linn).

[No doubt frequently confounded with Redwing.]

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

Mine Head.—February 8th, one killed striking. [Leg and wing received.]

Coningbeg Light-ship.—June 2d. [Received leg and wing of Thrush.]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tory Island.—March 17th, four killed striking.

Arranmore.—June 18th, two about station. December 21st, Blackbirds and Thrushes all day; snow showers.

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

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

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

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

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

Skelligs.—October 2d, several. November 15th, five "Mountain Thrush."

Redwing (Turdus iliacus, Linn.).

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

Mine Head.—October 17th, one. Plentiful up to date, 20th January 1887.

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

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

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

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

Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris, Linn.).

Mine Head.—A few occasionally, from 19th October to date, January 20th, 1887.

Tuskar Rock.—October 30th, one killed against glass.

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

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

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

Arranmore.—December 21st, eight Fieldfares; snow showers; also Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Starling.

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

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

Arran Island, N.—December 18th to 21st, flocks with Thrushes, Blackbirds, etc.

Tearaght.—November 18th, a large flock on island (snow on shore); 24th, left island.

Blackbird (Turdus merula, Linn.).

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

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

Dungarvan.—October 26th, one struck 10 P.M. misty.

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

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

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

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

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

Kish Light-ship.—March 27th, flocks about ship with Starlings and Larks.

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

Copeland (Mew) Island.—April 30th, forty; some breed on Island.

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

Innishtrahull.—October 5th, 11 P.M., one striking; misty. November 11th, 10 P.M., one striking; wind strong S.W.

Arranmore.—June 19th, four about station. December 21st, Blackbirds and Thrushes all day; snow showers.

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

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

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

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

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

Valencia.—one to four, June 1st, August 1st, 20th.

Skelligs.—October 2d, several.

Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus, Linn.).

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

Hedge Sparrow (Accentor modularis, Linn.).

Blackrock, Mayo.—October 20th, one during day; wind light W.

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

Robin (Erithacus rubecula, Linn.).

Fastnet.—October 20th, one on rock all day.

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

Rockabill.—March 23d, "Robins." April 3d, do. September 25th, one on rock.

Arranmore.—December 23d, three Robins.

Broadhaven.—November 8th, one; remains here.

Redstart (Ruticilla phœnicurus, Linn.).

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

Black Redstart (Ruticilla titys, Scopoli).

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

Mine Head.—January 18th, one seen. 26th, another. January 19th, 1887, one seen, but not noticed until this date.

Dungarvan.—December 18th, one seen on lighthouse road.

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

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

Stonechat (Saxicola rubicola, Linn.).

Mine Head.—February 14th, one shot. A few seen during summer.

Rockabill.—April 25th, one seen.

South Maidens.—April 20th, one killed striking, 9 P.M. October 9th, one on rock.

Rathlin Island.—April 5th and 9th, one to three seen. June 6th, four.

Innishtrahull.—September 25th and 26th, five to six striking glass at night; wind strong S., misty.

Arranmore.—April 16th, two; wind light N.E. November 20th, two, all day.

Killybegs.—March 14th, four at 8 A.M.

Whinchat (Saxicola rubetra, Linn.).

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

Rockabill.—April 27th, a Whinchat. May 8th, one. October 7th, a number of "Whinchats" at noon.

Wheatear (Saxicola œnanthe, Linn.).

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

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

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

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

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

South Maidens.—April 25th, three on rock.

Rathlin Island.—May 20th and June 2d, noted.

Arranmore.—March 18th, six about station, the first seen; wind strong S.E., misty.

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

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

Skelligs.—March 28th, three all day. 29th, a number flying N.W. at noon.

Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus streperus, Vieill.).

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

Tearaght Rock.—October 4th, one found dead. [Leg and wing received and submitted to Mr Dresser,]

Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schœnobænus, Linn.).

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

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

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

Grasshopper Warbler (Acrocephalus nævius, Bodd.).

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

Whitethroat (Sylvia rufa, Bodd.).

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

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

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

Tearaght.—May 21st, one Whitethroat shot. [Received in flesh.]

Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla, Linn.).

Tuskar Rock.—November 7th, one found killed; forwarded. [Not received.—R. M. B.]

Eagle Island, U.—October 31st, one killed striking. [Leg, wing, and head received.]

Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita, Vieill.), and Willow Wren (Phylloscopus trochilus, Linn.).

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

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

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

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

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

Blackrock, Mayo.—April 29th, one Willow Wren all day about rock; wind strong N.E.

Golden-Crested Wren (Regulus cristatus, Koch).

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

South Maidens.—October 8th, two Golden-crested Wrens.

Arranmore.—December 21st, one; snow showers.

Rathlin O'Birne.—December 26th, one on island. Passing snow showers.

Skelligs.—October 10th, two Golden-crested Wrens.

Wren (Troglodytes parvulus, Koch).

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

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

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

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

Arranmore.—December 22d, one "common Wren."

Tearaght.—Hedge Sparrows and Wrens breed here.

Blue Tit (Parus cæruleus, Linn.).

Mine Head.—February 1886 [wing received.] January 3d, 1887, one seen.

Wagtails.

Fastnet.—April 18th, one on rock.

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

Barrels Rock Light-ship.—September 24th, one Yellow Wagtail going N.

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

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

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

Innishtrahull.—December 15th, one Wagtail; wind very strong N.E.

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

Arran Island, N.—July 25th, two Wagtails. December, the two Wagtails remained since July.

Skelligs.—October 2d, two Wagtails.

Rock Pipit (Anthus obscurus, Lath.) and Titlark (Anthus pratensis, Linn.).

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

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

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

Arklow South Light-ship.—19th and 26th September, one Titlark.

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

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

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

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

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

Killybegs.—October 4th, four at noon.

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

Eagle Island, W.—October, one killed striking, second week. [Leg and wing of Rock Pipit received.]

Arran Island, N.—A flock on island.

Skelligs.—Titlark remains all the year.

Skylark (Alauda arvensis, Linn.).

Fastnet.—October 22d, one killed striking; rain. 29th, several on rock.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arranmore.—March 24th, Larks all day.

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

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

Eagle Island, E.—October 3d, one seen.

Eagle Island, W.—Second week October, one caught at lantern. [Leg and wing received.]

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

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

Tearaght.—November 18th, a great number (snow on shore). 24th, Larks have left.

Snow Bunting (Plectrophanes nivalis, Linn.).

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

Dungarvan.—December 19th, two seen; wind N.W., light.

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

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

Tory Island.—January 1st, ten Snowbirds on island; wind N.W., stormy.

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

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

Killybegs.—December 10th, four: 13th, six.

Broadhaven.—December 26th, five.

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

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

Slyne Head, S.—October 18th, one on island.

Arran Island, N.—January 14th, six on island.

Tearaght.—October 5th, eighteen on island; not seen afterwards.

Common Bunting (Emberiza miliaria, Linn.).

Mine Head.—February 8th, one shot. A pair seen during summer. [Skin received.]

Reed Bunting (Emberiza schœniclus, Linn.).

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

Yellow Hammer (Emberiza citrinella, Linn).

Fastnet.—October 3d, one seen.

Mine Head.—March 6th, several A few always in neighbourhood. [Skin of one received.]

Rockabill.—July 20th, 10 am., one seen. December 6th, four on rock; wind strong S.W.

Rathlin Island.—May 24th, seven.

Arranmore.—November 17th, one.

Rathlin O'Birne.—November 12th, five on island; wind strong N.E., rain. Seldom seen.

Skelligs.—November 15th, three Yellow Hammers.

Chaffinch (Fringilla cœlebs, Linn.).

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arranmore.—December 22d, two.

Blackrock, Mayo.—October 24th, one. 28th, twelve during day; wind light S.E., misty.

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

Tearaght.—October 20th, several arrived, mostly females.

Sparrow (Passer domesticus, Linn.).

Fastnet.—April 18th, one; wind E.S.E., clear.

Rockabill.—March 23d, "Sparrows."

Rathlin Island.—June 1st, a flock at station.

Arranmore.—September 21st, four.

Killybegs.—March 10th, four Sparrows in garden. June 11th, four.

Broadhaven.—September 20th, seven remain here. October 7th, a flock.

Greenfinch (Coccothraustes chloris, Linn.).

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

Coningbeg Light-ship.—April 15th, three passed N.; wind N.

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

Broadhaven.—September 23d, about eighty going S. October 3d, forty do.

Goldfinch (Carduelis elegans, Steph.).

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

Arranmore.—September 3d, three. They breed on island. December 22d, seventeen.

Redpole (Linota rufescens, Vieill.).

Rockabill.—April 7th, Redpoles seen at noon.

Linnets.

Fastnet.—September 15th, four Grey Linnets at 10 P.M. about light.

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

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

Arklow South Light-ship.—September 28th, three going N.W.

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

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

South Maidens.—October 8th, two Grey Linnets.

Innishtrahull.—October 23d, twenty "Scotch Linnets;" wind strong S.E.

Arranmore.—September 9th, eighteen going N.W.

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

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

Broadhaven.—September 16th, six remain here.

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

Blackrock, Mayo.—October 7th, twelve Grey Linnets about rock.

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

Arran Island, N.—December 18th to 21st, flocks, with Starling, Fieldfare, Thrushes, and Blackbirds.

Tearaght.—October 17th, several flocks of Twites.

Valencia.—June 5th, few Grey Linnets.

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris, Linn.).

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

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

Dungarvan.—October 28th, one struck, 2 A.M.; wind light, misty.

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

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

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

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

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

Kish Light-ship.—March 27th, flocks about ship.

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

Copeland (Mew) Island.—May 7th, six at 10 P.M., three killed striking; misty.

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

Rathlin Island.—April 3d, four.

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

Arranmore.—December 21st, Starling, with Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Fieldfares.

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

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

Broadhaven.—November 18th, Starling in flocks; remain here.

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

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

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

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

Skelligs.—November 11th, a great number. Remained all the month.

Chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus, Linn.).

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

Rathlin Island.—June 20th, eight remain here.

Arranmore.—June 9th, two Choughs. December 4th, five all day.

Blackrock, Mayo.—October 20th, two. 24th, one on rock.

Tearaght.—March 25th, Choughs have left, except two breeding.

Skelligs.—September 20th, two left—being here all season. October 6th to 10th, four.

Raven (Corvus corax, Linn.).

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

Rathlin Island.—June 16th, two Ravens; remain here.

Dunree Head.—Two noted May 20th, October 26th, and December 30th, going W.

Arranmore.—June 26th, two; December 22d, two. They remain all the year.

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

Broadhaven.—October 7th, two going W.

Blackrock, Mayo.—April 25th, two "small Ravens."

Tearaght.—March 10th, two about island.

Skelligs.—September 1st, four; remained until 10th. November 20th, four.

Hooded Crow (Corvus cornix, Linn.).

Fastnet.—April 17th, three, remained all day.

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

Arranmore.—June 4th, two Grey Crows. November 23d, two.

Arran Island, N.—May 10th, four on island.

Tearaght.—August 22d, nine seen.

Valencia.—August 6th, two.

Skelligs.—September 1st, five; remained until 10th. November 21st, four; remained all month.

Rook (Corvus frugilegus, Linn.).

Mine Head.—August, "many died in July from hunger." [January?]

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

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

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

Rockabill.—March 25th, "Crows" seen. June 16th, "Crows" seen. October 6th, six on rock.

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

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

Broadhaven.—October 14th, sixty going S.

Eagle Island, E.—April 29th, three Rooks flew inland.

Arran Island, N.—August 20th, four "Crows."

Valentia.—August 27th and 29th, four "Black Crows."

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula, Linn.).

Fastnet.—October 26th, three on rock; clear; wind E., light.

Mine Head.—August 13th, Daws may be seen daily.

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

Rockabill.—March 23d, Jackdaws at noon.

Rathlin Island.—June 18th, three; remain here.

Magpie (Pica rustica, Scop.).

Dunree Head.—September 20th, three.

Arranmore.—November 24th, one at 8 A.M.

Swallow (Hirundo rustica, Linn.).

Fastnet.—April 18th, two; first seen this season; wind E.S.E.

Mine Head.—April 14th, first seen; plentiful in summer. Swallows and Martins left about 20th October.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kish Light-ship.—May 16th, flock going N.W.

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

Copeland (Mew) Island.—May 5th, sixty.

South Maidens.—April 25th, two on rock.

Rathlin Island.—April 19th, four; 23d, two. Noted May 6th and 7th.

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

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

Killybegs.—April 26th, four Swallows.

Blackrock, Mayo.—April 16th, one about rock; wind N., light.

Arran Island, N.—May 9th, two seen.

Tearaght.—April 25th, one on island. May 1st, one; 18th, twelve.

Skelligs.—April 24th, three flying about.

Martins.

Fastnet.—September 22d, at 10 A.M., about rock. Left for N.E.

Mine Head.—May 1st, House Martin. Plentiful all summer.

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

Tearaght.—April 20th, one Sand Martin found dying. [Received in flesh.]

Swift (Cypselus apus, Linn.).

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

Rockabill.—May 30th, Swifts all day.

Innishtrahull.—One noted May 1st to June 7th at intervals.

Blackrock, Mayo.—September 19th, one about rock.

Nightjar (Caprimulgus europæus, Linn.).

Mine Head.—May 29th, one heard at 2.30 A.M.

Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus, Linn.).

Mine Head.—May 7th, first heard.

Copeland (Mew) Island.—May 9th, one on island.

Rathlin Island.—May 10th, one at 6 A.M.

Arranmore.—May 15th, one, the first seen.

Wryneck (Iynx torquilla, Linn.).

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

"Hoopoe."

Rockabill.—June 12th, one on rock.

Pigeons.

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

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

Dungarvan.—September 23d, Rock Pigeons all day about station. Not plentiful here.

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

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

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

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

Rockabill.—February 13th, one shot. April 20th, one do. June 27th, one Rock Dove. July 4th, one.

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

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

Arranmore.—May 27th, Rock Pigeons about all day.

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

Broadhaven.—November, Rock Pigeons at all times. Remain here.

Arran Island, N.—May 4th, seven; 8th, ten, going S.; 24th, five do.

Skelligs.—December 4th, one Pigeon all day.

Turtle Dove (Turtur communis, Selby).

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

"Partridge."

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

Corncrake (Crex pratensis, Bechst.).

Mine Head.—May 10th, heard, and frequently afterwards.

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

Rockabill.—May 9th, Corncrakes passed at night; 11th, do., some killed striking.

Rathlin Island.—April 27th, one. May 13th, one.

Blackrock, Mayo.—May 20th, Landrail at noon on rock; misty, wind light N.E.

Skelligs.—April 27th, one at noon, going N.; wind S.E.

Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus, Linn.).

Fastnet.—October 28th, one killed striking; got on rock after night; drizzling rain. [Leg and wing received.]

Tuskar Rock.—October 26th, one caught at lantern; wind E., fresh. [Received in flesh.]

Water Hen (Gallinula chloropus, Linn.).

Rathlin O'Birne.—October 28th, 11.30 P.M., wind moderate S.E., very dark; "one struck S.W. side of lantern with tremendous force, and was killed instantly." [Received in flesh.] "I never observed one in this locality before."

Golden Plover (Charadrius pluvialis, Linn.).

Fastnet.—October 5th, one killed striking, 4 A.M. misty, wind S.E.

Mine Head.—January 18th, noticed in flocks; also 3d and 18th March. They leave during summer. October 23d, in flocks to-day, and frequently up to January 1st, 1887.

Dungarvan.—December 26th, numbers "Grey" Plover in fields.

Tuskar Rock.—March 1st, one passed N.; wind strong N.E., misty. April 21st, a flock passed N.W. 10 P.M.

Arklow South Light-ship.—March 13th, one "Plover;" wind light, hazy; killed striking, 2 A.M. October 3d, one "Grey" Plover.

Rockabill.—March 1st, one "Grey" Plover killed striking; wind strong N.E., snow. March 12th, large flocks Golden Plover going N.

South Maidens.—February 27th, a flock of "Grey" Plover going W.; wind strong S.E. April 1st, one hundred "Grey" Plover going N.W.; wind S., clear.

Innishtrahull.—October 17th, one going W. December 18th, sixteen; wind N., snow, very stormy. Left on 21st.

Tory Island.—February 5th, two "Plover" killed striking.

Arranmore.—April 29th, two Golden Plover going N.E. December 23d, one.

Rathlin O'Birne.—October 3d, one on island, shot. December 19th, thirty came from mainland; wind strong N.E., snow; five shot.

Killybegs.—November 12th, about a dozen; wind strong N.W. December 6th, twenty; wind strong S.W.

Broadhaven.—November 1st, flocks.

Eagle Island, E.—April 28th, one shot.

Blackrock, Mayo.—April 16th, one. 28th, 11 P.M., flock about lantern; misty. October 4th, one on rock.

Slyne Head, S.—November 4th, four "Grey" Plover going S.

Green Plover (Vanellus vulgaris, Bechst.).

Mine Head.—January 18th, great flocks going seaward in a S.W. direction; frosty, wind N. 26th, a few. March 1st, 2d, and 16th, in fields; leave during summer. October 23d, in flocks to-day, and frequently up to January 1st, 1887.

Dungarvan.—November 5th, large flocks of Lapwing about. 26th, large flocks flying to and from half tide rock. December 26th, numbers about.

Tuskar.—February 9th, one Peewit passed W., 11 A.M. March 1st and 13th, one or two on rock. October 27th, one, 3 A.M.

Rockabill.—February 24th, one. 28th, Lapwing at night. March 1st, large flocks going S. 2d, some going S. 19th, some seen.

Copeland (Mew) Island.—April 16th, twenty about; wind light, clear.

South Maidens.—April 24th, three Green Plover going N.W.; rain. October 6th, some about light at night.

Rathlin O'Birne.—December 29th, eight came from shore; wind N.W., fresh; two shot.

Broadhaven.—November 1st, one Peewit.

Eagle Island, E.—April 28th, one Lapwing.

Sea Pie (Hæmatopus ostralegus, Linn.).

Fastnet.—September 27th, twelve all day; first on rock this season.

Rockabill.—June 12th, 8 A.M., Sea Pies; also on 24th. November 4th, several.

Copeland (Mew) Island.—July 12th, fifty in vicinity.

Rathlin Island.—May 28th, seven Oyster-catchers going N.

Innishtrahull.—April 10th, two "Sea Magpies" on rocks. September 30th, one.

Arranmore.—May 15th, sixteen on rocks.

Killybegs.—March 4th, four Oyster-catchers on rocks. 20th, six.

Broadhaven.—December 26th, seven; remain here.

Eagle Island, E.—March 31st, two or three come from shore occasionally.

Arran Island, N.—January, February, and March, flocks during these months on island. In July and August, Sea Pie. December, do.

Skelligs.—March 31st and April 3d, one.

Grey Phalarope (Phalaropus fulicarius, Linn.).

Dungarvan.—November 13th, one swimming, shot. Identified by Mr R. J. Ussher.

Woodcock (Scolopax rusticula, Linn.).

Fastnet.—November 30th, 3 A.M., one got dead on balcony, killed striking; wind strong N.W., squally.

Dungarvan.—January 2d, 1887, one started in field near station.

Tuskar Rock.—November 30th, one, 9 A.M., going N.

Rockabill.—March 10th, two killed striking; wind strong S.E., gloomy.

South Maidens.—January 31st, 9 P.M., one struck during a snow shower, disabled. February 11th, one seen on rock. October 6th, one killed striking.

Innishtrahull.—December 21st, one; wind S.W., stormy. 27th to 30th, one also seen.

Tory Island.—February 4th, one killed striking; wind strong N.W., rain.

Arranmore.—December 20th, Woodcock.

Rathlin O'Birne.—December 18th, twelve on island, four shot; wind strong N.E., snow.

Broadhaven.—December 2d, one at noon.

Blackrock, Mayo.—November 12th, one on rock; wind N., fresh.

Slyne Head, S.—November 3d, one on island; gale from W. December 19th, one or two daily.

Tearaght.—October 30th, one struck, 5 A.M. wind S.E., fog; not killed.

Snipe.

Fastnet.—September 18th, two about rock at 9 A.M., gloomy; very large. October 30th, one round light.

Mine Head.—January 18th, 25th, and 26th, noticed in marshes. September 12th, one, and subsequently in frosty weather in marshes.

Tuskar Rock.—November 27th, one snipe on rock.

Arklow South Light-ship.—September 24th, one struck foremast, 11 P.M.; wind light S.W., cloudy; fell on deck—kept alive in cabin.

Rockabill.—February 25th, one Jack Snipe killed striking. 26th, Snipe passing at night. April 27th, one Jack Snipe; wind light S.E., misty. September 28th, one killed striking, 10 P.M.; misty. [Leg and wing of Jack Snipe received.]

South Maidens.—October 6th, one killed striking, 11 P.M.

Innishtrahull.—January 17th, one on island. October 4th, one small Snipe—[may have been Jack Snipe.]—killed striking, at 11 P.M. wind strong S.E., hazy. December 2d, one Snipe; wind strong N., snow. 14th and 15th, a Jack Snipe seen; wind very strong N.E. December 30th, six to eight on island.

Arranmore.—December 20th, Snipe.

Rathlin O'Birne.—December 12th, one killed striking; wind fresh W., snow showers. [Leg and wing received.]

Broadhaven.—December 3d, one Snipe and a Jack Snipe; both are plentiful.

Arran Island, N.—November 24th, a Snipe on island.

"Sea Larks," &c.

Fastnet.—September 27th, sixteen "Sand Larks." They frequent rock at intervals all the season. October 28th, four. December 11th, six.

Coningbeg Light-ship.—May 17th, 4 A.M., one Common Sandpiper got dead on deck. [Leg and wing received.] May 31st, a "little Stint" killed striking at midnight; overcast, showers. [Leg and wing of Curlew; Sandpiper received on June 2d.] August 12th, one killed striking. [Leg and wing of Curlew Sandpiper received.] October 14th, three "Pectoral Sandpipers" about ship; 16th, two do.

Barrels Rock Light-ship.—May 13th, one "Sand Lark."

Rockabill.—February 25th, a "Temminck's Stint" killed striking. [Doubtfully accurate. Leg and wing not received.] October 28th, Sandpiper killed striking; gloomy, wing strong E. [Leg and wing of Curlew Sandpiper received.]

Copeland (Mew) Island.—May 7th, 11 P.M., ten "Sand Larks," six killed striking; misty.

South Maidens.—January 28th, six "Sand Larks" on rock. February 8th, one.

Innishtrahull.—September 6th and 7th, a number of "Sand Larks" on island each day; wind strong S.W. December 15th, eight; wind very strong N.E.

Arranmore.—April 18th, one Ringed Dotterel. June 28th, four "Sand Larks" on rocks. December 28th, seven Dotterel all day; wind strong N.E. 21st, seven.

Rathlin O'Birne.—November 3d, 3 A.M., one Sand Lark killed striking; wind strong W., squally. [Leg and wing of Purple Sandpiper received.] They are plentiful on rock, and come to dwellings in stormy weather.

Broadhaven.—December 27th, one Ringed Dotterel.

Eagle Island, E.—April 7th, five Turnstone and ten Purple Sandpiper on island. [Leg and wing of Purple Sandpiper and Turnstone received.] April 28th, two Common Sandpiper breeding; also last year. October 12th and November 1st, one Turnstone. December 28th, three; a gale from N.W. October 26th, three Purple Sandpipers. November 6th, six remained on island several days.

Blackrock, Mayo.—November 17th, bird found dead in yard; wind S.W., fresh. "This species is seen on the top of a rock whenever a storm is approaching, and during a gale." [Leg and wing of Turnstone received.]

Arran Island, N.—December, "Sand Larks" about island.

Redshank (Totanus calidris, Linn.).

Fastnet.—September 21st, two about all day; wind fresh E.

Coningbeg Light-ship.—October 17th, one seen.

Innishtrahull.—April 10th, one on island; wind light N.E. December 15th, one; wind very strong N.E. 30th, about ten on island.

Arran Island, N.—Flocks during January, February, and March about island. December, do.

Greenshank (Totanus canescens, Gmel.).

Dungarvan.—December 5th, six seen on strand.

Curlew (Numenius arquata, Linn.).

Fastnet.—September 5th, six at 2 A.M. about light; clear. 8th, four going S.E.

Mine Head.—February 7th, two at night calling; fog. March 19th, several during day; great fog. 22d, flying about lantern in night; fog. August 22d, 9 P.M., Curlew heard passing; also noted September 2d, 14th, and December 20th.

Tuskar Rock.—March 13th, Curlew passed 4.30 A.M.

Arklow South Light-ship.—February 23d, one about ship.

Arklow North Light-ship.—September 25th, Curlew about lantern 10 P.M.

Rockabill.—March 19th, Curlew about all day. June 16th and July 28th, noted.

South Maidens.—March 19th, five going N.E.; wind strong S. 26th, 3 A.M., fifty; wind strong S.W.

Innishtrahull.—January 2d, 14th, 21st, and February 16th, three to seven noticed about island. September 8th, a flock on island.

Dunree Head.—Noted November 2d, 5th, and December 9th.

Arranmore.—December 15th, three.

Killybegs.—April 8th, six. Noted October 8th, 12th, and 26th.

Broadhaven.—October 19th, Curlew in flocks remain here.

Eagle Island, E.—March 28th, one.

Arran Island, N.—Curlew during February and March. Noted also April 30th.

Tearaght.—August 21st, two going N.E. September 13th, one seen.

Whimbrel (Numenius phæopus, Linn.).

Mine Head.—August 17th, four going S.W., flying at about 400 feet, and calling.

Dungarvan.—September 10th, two; rare at this season. 21st, four flying high to S.E., and whistling.

Coningbeg light-ship.—April 28th, a flock passed N. over ship; wind N.E., fresh, hazy.

Innishtrahull.—June 4th and 7th, a few "young Curlew" about island; misty. [Probably Whimbrel.]

Arranmore.—June 26th, one Whimbrel going S.E. December 17th, two [? Curlew.].

Blackrock, Mayo.—May 10th, sixty May birds going N.E.; wind N., light.

Terns.

Fastnet.—September 4th, several "Mew Gulls" in night. None struck; misty.

Coningbeg Light-ship.—May 25th and 26th, great flocks of Common Tern about ship; 30th, one flock.

Rockabill.—May 22d, Terns noticed.

Copeland (Mew) Island.—May 19th, forty "mews" or "Sea-Purrs"—first arrival. June 5th, fifty hatching on island. 18th, a hundred about island. September 11th, they left to-day. They build on rocks and on grass; not more than four eggs in each nest.

Innishtrahull.—May 27th, two "Sea-Tern" about island.

Killybegs.—May 16th, two Terns. June 3d, about eight.

Eagle Island, E.—May 31st, two "Sea-Mew."

Arran Island, N.—June 14th and 16th, a flock of Tern about. July 16th, a flock. September 16th, do.

Tearaght.—October 3d, "Lesser Terns." Hundreds flying about; remained until 7th October.

Gulls.

Fastnet.—September 4th, flocks of Grey Gulls going S.E.; seemed this year's birds. November 5th, two large Royal Gulls seen; rare here. Small Royal [Lesser Black-backed?—R. M. B.] Gulls frequent rock during year. December 10th, Kittiwakes in large numbers about rock feeding.

Mine Head.—March 2d, Black-headed Gulls and Herring Gulls in fields. July 19th to 31st, about thirty to a hundred Gulls about and at intervals after. August 9th, about sixty Kittiwakes on rocks; also Herring Gulls, Black-headed, and Common Gulls. September 27th, one Royal Gull. December 12th, January 13th and 20th, one to three Royal Gulls. January 1887, Kittiwakes do not remain here.

Dungarvan.—September 11th, thousands of Black-headed Gulls fishing.

Barrels Rock Light-ship.—March 27th, large flocks of Gulls. April 17th, do. going E.; wind E., fresh.

Rockabill.—December 14th, large numbers of Gulls during storm from E.

Innishtrahull.—April 16th, 17th, and 20th, a few Black-headed and numbers of "Common" Gulls. September 8th to 11th, a number of Grey-backed Gulls. December 15th, Herring Gulls, Kittiwakes, and "Grey Gulls" still in vicinity.

Dunree Head.—June 7th, flocks. December 14th, eight.

Arranmore.—May 21st, "shot a bird which answers the description of Richardson Skua given in the 'Dictionary of British Birds.'" [Leg and wing not forwarded.]

Killybegs.—July 11th, forty.

Broadhaven.—September 25th, five Black-headed Gulls and flock of Kittiwake.

Blackrock, Mayo.—March 6th, flock of Gulls about rock; 21st, "small Gulls" first visit rock to breed. November 5th, two uncommon Gulls soaring during day; wind N., strong. "They were cream-coloured Gulls, about the size of a small Royal Gull, or a little larger than the Kittiwake; bill and legs like the latter; dusky cream colour on breast, but a richer cream colour on the back; covert feathers of wings edged with a shade darker colour, marking the feathers very distinctly; the long feathers of wings gradually becoming lighter towards the tips to an ivory shade; wing full and well developed. I wounded one bird, and it flew to the mainland; the other was less distinctly marked. They are same sort as visited locality in 1881." [See 1881 Report, p. 86; 1882 Report, p. 104; 1884 Report, p. 181.] January 6th, 1887, twenty Royal Gulls; seldom see so many, as they generally go in couples.

Slyne Head, S.—October 10th, flocks of Gulls.

Arran Island, N.—Flocks in May and March, July and August.

Samphire Island.—January, February, and March, Cormorants and Gulls.

Tearaght.—February 27th, a large flock of Herring Gulls. March 5th, Kittiwakes flying round island. August 24th, one Skua Gull chasing Gulls close to island. October 4th, thousands of Kittiwakes. During October Kittiwakes, all young, plentiful.

Skelligs.—March 12th, Kittiwakes first landed on rock. December 10th, great number of Kittiwake, Herring Gulls, and a few Great Black-backed.

Manx Shearwater (Puffinus anglorum, Temminck).

Fastnet.—May 24th, 1 A.M., six; one killed striking; misty; the first seen since I came here.

Mine Head.—June 29th, heard distinctly several times about 11 P.M. calm and dark.

Coningbeg Light-ship.—May 27th and 28th, several about the ship. In September, several.

Barrels Rock Light-ship.—March 27th, large flock Manx Shearwaters; wind strong f S.W. May 23d, flocks apparently after fish.

Arklow North Light-ship.—May 1st, large flock of "Mackerel Cocks" going E.

Rockabill.—April 22d, one caught on balcony at midnight; wind E., gloomy.

Arranmore.—March 18th, eighteen about rocks, the first seen; wind strong S., misty.

Blackrock, Mayo.—October 23d, some going S. November 2d, a great quantity, 7 to 9 A.M., going S.W.; wind strong S.W.

Slyne Head, S.—November 3d, continuous flocks going S.W., from 9 to 11 A.M.; width of string about 100 yards.

Tearaght.—April 11th, heard for first time this year.

Skelligs.—February 25th, 10 P.M., wind strong S.W.; misty; first heard on rock. August 26th, the last night bird heard on rock.

Fork-tailed Petrel (Cymochorea leucorrhoa, Vieill.).

Eagle Island, W.—October, 2d week, one caught at lantern. [Leg and wing received.]

Stormy Petrel (Procellaria pelagica, Linn.).

Fastnet.—August 24th, three about lantern in night; first this season.

Coningbeg Light-ship.—September 21st to 23d, several about ship during day; wind fresh, clear. 24th, three on ship, midnight. Noted also October 5th, 8th, 10th, to 13th; and on 15th there was storm from W.; great numbers about ship.

Barrels Rock Light-ship.—September 25th, two. October 8th, five. 12th, fourteen about ship; stormy. December 9th, five; wind N.W., fresh.

Tuskar Rock.—September 26th, 4 A.M., one caught alive.

Arklow South Light-ship.—October 15th, one in water about ship.

Rockabill.—June 8th, 4 P.M., six; wind strong S.

Rathlin O'Birne.—October 1st, one found dead on island.

Eagle Island, E.—May 24th, one caught alive. [Received in flesh.] The only one seen since I came here.

Blackrock, Mayo.—May 5th, some about light, 1 A.M. foggy; the first seen. June 5th, numbers about light during night; wind light S.W., gloomy. September 24th, 1 A.M., one caught at lantern.

Tearaght.—April 14th, several flying round light all night. October 30th, some struck 2 A.M., none killed.

Skelligs.—April 27th, 10 P.M., one struck, disabled. May 7th, first heard under stones.

Razorbill (Alca torda, Linn.).

Fastnet.—October 26th, several large flocks passing S.E. at intervals of about 15 minutes. December 10th, large numbers about rock.

Mine Head.—February 14th, several young Razorbills seen at intervals. July 9th and 10th, several. August 9th, young Razorbills heard—and at all hours on the water up to September 1st.

Rathlin Island.—March 17th, flocks.

Arranmore.—March 10th, eight Razorbills; wind fresh S.E., misty.

Blackrock, Mayo.—March 16th, "flocks of Auks" on water. 22d, do.

Tearaght.—March 14th, Razorbills arrived. August 9th, Guillemots and Razorbills left rock by this date. September 25th, Razorbills old and young fishing about island. October 4th, young Razorbills in water by thousands; plentiful during October, all young. November 9th, Razorbills about rock in thousands.

Skelligs.—March 12th, first came on rock. August 14th (see under Puffin). December 10th, a number of young Razorbills about rock; remained all month. 17th, several old ones, and Guillemot to 31st.

Guillemot (Uria troile, Linn.).

Mine Head.—July 26th, a few.

Dungarvan.—September 15th, in great numbers; fishing.

Barrels Rock Light-ship.—May 30th to June 3d, flocks of "Murs" passing S.E. Noted also December 1st to 5th, and numerous flocks on December 10th going S.W.

Rathlin Island.—March 17th, flocks on water.

Arranmore.—March 8th, twenty-eight, first seen; wind strong S., misty.

Killybegs.—October 16th, three seen. 28th, four.

Blackrock, Mayo.—January 24th, flock of Guillemots at noon; wind fresh N.E.

Tearaght.—February 5th, Guillemots arrived on rock, 8 A.M.; wind strong S.E. August 9th, Guillemots and Razorbills all gone by this date.

Skelligs.—January 28th, first landed on rock; wind S.E., fresh. August 14th (see under Puffin). December 17th, several to 31st.

Little Auk (Mergulus alle, Linn.).

Mine Head.—March 28th, about half a dozen answering the description of Roche given in Morris' "Birds."

Puffin (Fratercula arctica, Linn.).

Fastnet.—April 12th, 7 A.M., about sixty alighted on the Little Fastnet. A most unusual occurrence. September 25th, an immense number, 6 to 8 A.M., close to rock; came from W., and left in a body for S.E.; misty, wind fresh S.W.

Coningbeg Light-ship.—In September several about ship.

Barrels Rock Light-ship.—March 26th, two Sea Parrots at 5 P.M. drifting past; wind strong S.W.; the first seen. May 2d, Sea Parrots drifting past to E. 4th and 9th, constantly passing.

Rockabill.—December 14th, 11 A.M., a storm from E. Large numbers of "Puffins." [Probably Razorbills.]

Rathlin Island.—March 17th, flocks.

Innishtrahull.—June 7th to 16th, a number fishing.

Dunree Head.—June 26th, flocks.

Arranmore.—March 9th, ten Puffins; the first seen; wind strong S., gloomy.

Eagle Island, E.—March 26th to 31st, flocks of "Puffins and Sea Parrots" going W. April 3d and 29th, small flocks going W. October 13th to 18th, continuous flocks of Sea Parrots going W.; wind strong N.W.

Blackrock, Mayo.—April 11th, Puffins first arrived on water. 23d, first perched on rock.

Arran Island, N.—February 14th, several flocks of "Puffins" [?—R. M. B.] going N. Large flocks in May. In July and August, Puffins.

Tearaght.—March 25th, Puffins arrived in large numbers. August 15th, all gone by this date.

Valencia.—A few at intervals, June, July, and August. Four struck, August 12th, none killed.

Skelligs.—March 21st, first came on rock for about two hours, 4 P.M. April 2d, Puffins landed en masse, 3 P.M. wind strong S.W. August 6th, great numbers left. 14th, most of the birds left, except a few Puffins—night birds (Manx Shearwater)—and Mother Careys. 27th, all gone.

Great Northern Diver (Colymbus glacialis, Linn.).

Mine Head.—March. 28th, one seen off boat-landing.

Dungarvan.—January 1st, 1887, three resting on water, calling loudly to each other; wind S.W., fresh.

Rockabill.—March 13th, a Northern Diver all day; wind light E. April 17th, one. November 4th, one about rock.

Broadhaven.—October 24th, one seen fishing; wind S.E., light.

Cormorant (includes Shag).

Fastnet.—September 4th, two flocks Green Cormorants going S.E.

Mine Head.—April 19th, a few Crested Cormorants hatching on cliffs; thirty or forty of the common kind also hatching. They return to the cliffs in the evening summer and winter. They do not follow the coast line, but keep a straight course overland.

Coningbeg Light-ship.—May 29th, two going W. October 9th, one on ship.

Barrels Rock Light-ship.—October 26th, two. November 2d, two going E.

Tuskar Rock.—December 16th, fifteen on rock.

Rockabill.—July 25th and 27th, some seen. November 4th, Cormorants.

Rathlin Island.—May 30th, two Green Cormorants.

Innishtrahull.—January 15th, eleven on rocks; wind W., strong. October 6th, three. Cormorants are constantly here.

Dunree Head.—April 21st, a flock; also noted June 29th, September 23d, October 24th, November 10th, and from December 20th to 28th, in great numbers. On every occasion they were going N.

Broadhaven.—September 25th, twelve Green Cormorants and two hundred Cormorants.

Eagle Island, E.—April 2d, one. October 26th, may be seen almost daily; are residents.

Blackrock, Mayo.—January 26th, a strange Cormorant on rock 10 A.M. wind strong N.E. "Grey head with black band from base of beak to neck; white patch under eye, and deep green crest; rich bronze green back, and white patch on sides." February 26th, a strange Cormorant. April 1st and 10th, do. January 8th, 1887, two strange Cormorants. The male was the same as in January 1886; the female had breast dusky white, getting gradually brown up to the neck; back, the same as the Common Cormorant.

Arran Island, N.—During May, flocks passing. In July and August, some.

Samphire Island.—January, February, and March, Cormorants and Gulls.

Valencia.—Three or four June 1st, 8th, July 4th, and 26th.

Gannet (Sula bassana, Linn.).

Fastnet.—April 18th, large flocks of Gannets seen since 1st inst. May 21st, three large flocks going N.W.; several of last year's birds among them. October 25th, several flocks.

Mine Head.—August 11th, one seen. None for a long time before this; scarce here.

Dungarvan.—September 15th, Gannets.

Coningbeg light-ship.—May 24th, two about ship. In September, several.

Barrels Rock light-ship.—July 12th, three going W. September 22d, two going E. October 8th, odd Gannets going E. all day. December 1st to 5th, Gannets.

Tuskar Rock.—October 30th, a great number about rock.

Arklow South Light-ship.—April 12th, flocks; 17th to 27th, one to ten at intervals flying N.E. May 1st, several going S.E. all day. August 22d and 23d, several flocks flying N.E. September 19th, large flock going N.E. Noted also 22d, 25th, and several on 26th flying S.W.

Arklow North Light-ship.—March 30th, flocks going N. April 13th to 20th, flocks going N. at intervals. May 1st, do.; 6th, large flocks going S. September 18th, flocks.

Kish Light-ship.—A few Gannets noted May 8th, 12th, June 3d, 18th, July 3d, 28th, and August 26th, generally going N.E.

Rockabill.—January 28th, Gannets all day.

Copeland (Mew) Island.—June 12th, twenty in vicinity. July 4th, some going S.

Innishtrahull.—March 12th, five going N.W.; wind light S.E.—the first seen this year. 28th, three. April 29th, a number fishing. October 4th, one Gannet. December 15th, none seen since October 4th.

Dunree Head.—September 8th, twenty seen; 24th, one.

Arranmore.—March 11th, Gannets first seen; wind fresh S.E., misty.

Broadhaven.—September 25th, Gannets in thousands all day.

Eagle Island, E.—March 26th and 31st, continuous flocks of Gannets going W. April 18th to 28th, forty to fifty fishing; 29th, small flock. October 13th to 18th, continuous flocks going W.; wind strong N.W. 27th, twenty.

Blackrock, Mayo.—January 24th, three Gannets—first seen for year. 26th, flocks going N. March 7th, seven—the last seen going N. 22d, flocks fishing about rock. September 20th, odd Gannets going S. 26th, small numbers passing S. during day; wind strong S. October 2d, great numbers passing S., flying low, and not fishing; wind strong S.E.

Arran Island, N.—February 16th, flocks all day going N. June 10th, very numerous all day. In July and August, Gannets in flocks.

Tearaght.—February 27th, Gannets going S. October 6th, hundreds of old and young close to rock. During October Gannets were plentiful; they came from N. about daylight; some remained until noon, and then went S.

Skelligs.—February 6th, first landed on the Little Skellig; wind fresh W. August 27th, still on Little Skellig. September 26th, Gannet left the Little Skellig.

Heron (Ardea cinerea, Linn.)

Mine Head.—January 26th, one. June 13th, one passed S.W. September 4th, two flying high to S.; calm. 24th, one going N. November 3d, one.

Barrels Rock Light-ship.—July 27th, five "Cranes" going S.E. September 26th, two going W.

Rockabill.—July 16th, a "Crane" at 11 A.M. December 30th, one Heron 2 P.M., going W.

Rathlin Island.—May 16th, two Herons going W.

Arranmore.—June 28th, three Herons going S.E.; wind light S.W. December 19th, one.

Broadhaven.—November 18th, seven going S; wind strong S.W.

Arran Island, N.—May 9th, one Heron on island; calm. June 6th, one. July 20th, one. August 1st, two.

Geese.

Mine Head.—November 21st, two going N., 3 P.M.

Dungarvan.—November 17th, two swimming in sea 7 A.M.

Rockabill.—June 20th, three Wild Geese.

Innishtrahull.—May 15th, one shot. November 4th, twenty-seven flying very high to S.; wind very strong S.W. November 25th, 30th, and December 2d, four to seven passing S.W. On November 26th, a large flock going N.E., and making a great noise. December 21st to 24th, six to eight about island, Brent Geese; stormy from S.W.

Tory Island.—Wild Geese, four to twenty-four noted January 6th, 10th, 11th, 24th, February 5th, and May 12th—in every case coming from N. and going S. January 25th, nine Barnacle on lake.

Arranmore.—December 21st, Barnacle.

Rathlin O'Birne.—September 18th, eighteen Barnacle going S.—the first seen; earlier than usual; wind light N.E. 21st, seven going S.; never saw so many passing so early in season. December 23d, forty-five, two killed by keeper. January 5th, 1887, more Barnacle passed here this winter than for some years previous. They are apparently returning N. now, as several hundred passed on the 3d inst., and did not alight on island.

Broadhaven.—October 28th, a flock of Brent Geese going S.; wind S.E., strong. December 3d, great numbers of Wild Geese.

Eagle Island, B.—April 13th, large flock of Barnacle going N. 17th, a flock heard passing 11 P.M. October 19th, about a hundred Barnacle going S.W.; wind N.E., light. December 1st, one shot.

Blackrock, Mayo.—November 3d, one on rock shot. 25th, ten "Grey Lags or Grass Barnacle" about rock, six shot; some about lantern 11 P.M. gloomy.

Slyne Head, S.—October 6th, sixteen Barnacle going S.W.—the first this winter; noted also 22d and 26th. November 13th, three "young Barnacle," two shot. November 16th, eighteen.

Arran Island, N.—April 26th, five Wild Geese going N.E. November 6th to 9th, a few Barnacle noted.

Samphire Island.—January, February, and March, Barnacle and Wild Duck; they leave last week in April.

Ducks.

Fastnet.—October 24th, six Duck.

Dungarvan.—September 10th, thirteen on rock. 14th, large flock of Golden Widgeon—first this season. 30th, about forty Widgeon. November 27th, seven Teal; not plentiful here. December 1st, large flock of Common Duck; 27th, large flock of Teal.

Barrels Rock Light-ship.—July 27th, seven Wild Duck.

Tuskar Rock.—November 27th, one Wild Duck at lantern at midnight; misty. December 19th, one on rock.

Arklow North Light-ship.—May 3d, flock going N. September 15th, three. October 20th, some Wild Ducks round ship.

Kish Light-ship.—March 1st, flock going S.

Rockabill.—January 26th, Wild Duck passing W. March 15th, Wild Duck all day. June 5th, "Eider Duck and young" [?—R. M. B.]. October 29th, four Wild Duck 10 A.M.

Copeland (Mew) Island.—April 22d, two. August 3d, one and six young ones. 7th, one struck lantern 11 P.M.; wounded; very dark; wind light.

Rathlin Island.—April 3d, noon, three Eider Duck drifting W. 16th, seventeen Eider Duck on the water; wind light N. "The Eider Duck was seen here sixteen years ago." June 7th, two Sheldrake.

Tory Island.—Wild Duck, eight to ten, noted February 3d, March 17th and 30th, coming from N., going S.

Arranmore.—April 19th, two going N.W.

Rathlin O'Birne.—December 31st, four on island; wind fresh S.E.; misty; one shot.

Broadhaven.—December 26th, flock Wild Duck.

Arran Island, N.—January 14th, twelve Wild Duck; 21st, nine. April 24th, seven.

Samphire Island.—January, February, and March, Barnacle and Wild Duck; they leave last week in April.

"Merganser."

Dungarvan.—November 25th, five fishing in bay. December 29th, two.

Birds not Identified.

Coningbeg Light-ship.—October 8th, 11 A.M., "two birds, fifty yards from ship, feeding on the water; light grey on back, and body white and black; bill from 1½ to 2 inches long."

Barrels Rock Light-ship.—October 4th, "A strange bird rested and flew N. It was about size of a Blackbird, had white wings and a white breast. Could not catch it."

Bats.

Fastnet.—October 3d, one seen; sleeps in cleft on rock.

Late in the autumn an immigration of the Greater Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopus major, Linn.) occurred. It is a very rare visitor to Ireland, and although not obtained at any light station the following records may be of interest:—

November 27th, one at Kilkeel, Co. Down. A second near Newry, Co. Down, about same date. A third at Glasslough, Co. Monaghan (see Zoologist, 1887, p. 75). A fourth at Newcastle, Co. Wicklow, in February 1887. This species is also recorded from Northumberland on 18th and 20th October.

Transcriber Note

Minor typos corrected. Possible variant spellings of Genera and Species mostly left as printed. As the [Station Map] image was missing from the collection for this volume, the image from the 1885 edition was utilized.