Straw Island.—Feb. 10th, fifteen Gannets seen at 2 p.m., strong breeze, W., going S. Gannets entered on Aug. 8th, Sept. 3rd, and Oct. 11th, generally hovering about. It generally makes its appearance with various kinds of fish, mackerel, pilchards, &c.
Arran Island, South.—Nov. 29th, two at noon; remained three days.
Skelligs.—Sept. 20th, several fishing. Nov. 20th, saw no Gannets since Oct. 29th.
Dursey Island.—Seven to thirty noted at intervals during April and on May 11th and 29th; flight generally W. or N.W. A few noted Aug. 11th; Sept. 6th, large flocks all day going S.; and a few on Sept. 28th.
Tern.
Copeland Island.—The Terns appear on Mew Island to breed on May 15th and 16th. They come in the night, at first in small numbers, increasing each night for ten or twelve nights, when many hundreds are to be seen. Sept. 19th, some hundreds of Terns left Mew Island on this date; wind S.E., light misty rain. Heard leaving during night.
Rathlin O'Birne.—Terns arrived at usual time; they breed on island outside lighthouse.
Oyster Island, North.—April 8th, five Terns passing S.; 12th, several during day.
Slyne Head, North.—May 20th, the Tern arrives for breeding, and continues until about Aug. 2nd.
Gulls.