South Maidens.—"From 1st to 25th March no birds seen except Seagulls. It is remarkable how few of the birds seen here strike the lantern glass. From the 30th March to the 23rd April no birds seen here but the Solan Goose and Seagulls, the former coming from the direction of Ailsa Craig. During December there were scarcely any land-birds. The birds commonly found dead after striking the lantern are Blackbirds, Curlew Larks, and Thrushes."—Michael Barry.
[There is no entry of either a Blackbird or Curlew having been killed at South Maidens in 1884.—R. M. B.]
Rathlin Island.—"Spring: Birds were not at all numerous this season."—John A. Murray.
Innishtrahull.—"Spring: The following birds breed on this island:—Titlarks, Sandlarks, Stonechickers (Wheatears), Grey Crows, and Pigeons. On the out rocks, Seapies and Gulls; and Cormorants on a rock six miles away."—W. H. James.
Dunree Head.—"Spring: No birds struck the light for the past six years. I have never been at a station so scarce of birds of every description."—John Stapleton.
Tory Island.—"Spring: Sea-birds first visit this island about 15th April for breeding, i.e., Guillemots, Gulls, Cormorant, Puffin, Razorbill, and Green Cormorant. Birds of all kinds scarce this year. No birds struck lantern."—T. H. Sweeny and R. C. Duffy.
Killybegs.—"A very poor station for birds."—Joseph Hill.
Eagle Island, East.—"The grass on this island is short and stunted, and not sufficiently long to afford cover or shelter for birds. I have not seen or heard any birds strike the lantern. No night migration was observable on this island. There is not a bush or hedgerow within forty miles."—Daniel Hawkins.
Blacksod.—"Very few birds to be seen here. No birds strike the lantern glass."—Robert W. Redmond.
Clare Island.—"The birds came to breed in the cliffs a couple of weeks earlier than usual. From April 20th to end of month, large numbers of sea-birds continually arrived to breed. The sea-birds that hatched this summer were very numerous. They will all be taking their departure by the end of August. During October few birds inhabit the island, except Grouse, Curlew, Wild Pigeon, Snipe, and a few Woodcocks and Cormorants; and round the rocks a few Great Northern Divers. The Eagles did great destruction, killing geese and hens. There are a great number of Seals in the caves. A boat and crew killed six large ones in one day in the caves, armed with nothing but heavy sticks. There are a number of Otters about the cliffs. In stormy weather they come near the lighthouse. One night in Dec. I heard one barking, and saw him go down to the sea afterwards."—George H. Brownell.