Galley Head.—Jan. 20th, flocks of five to seven Skua Gulls going W.
Coningbeg Light-ship.—Oct. 28th, two Skuas chasing Gulls.
Tuskar Rock.—June 7th, flocks alighted on rock four mornings in succession at same hour. Aug. 20th to 22nd, Skua Gulls in hundreds.
Lough Swilly.—June 22nd, one "Boatswain Skua Gull."
Valentia.—Nov. 22nd, four Skua Gulls.
Manx Shearwater.
Barrels Rock Light-ship.—July 6th, "Mackerel Cocks" flying in different directions.
Rathlin Island.—April 12th, Shearwater began to arrive; 22nd, more arrived.
Tearaght.—Jan. 30th, "Mackerel Cock" in great numbers diving round rock; observed a fortnight previous to this date. Feb. 25th, "Mackerel Cock" (believed to be) left, always diving, and did not come on rock. April 5th, note of the Shearwater first heard. Nov. 21st, "Mackerel Cock" diving about the rock pretty plentifully. Not certain about this bird. The Manx Shearwater left about Aug. 1st. It was heard frequently during the summer, and always on very dark calm nights. The sounds, being frequent and distinct, were, very impressive. When the moon would rise, or it would clear, a single note was not to be heard.
Stormy Petrel.