Straw Island.—Oct. 22nd, two at noon going S.E.
Tearaght.—Nov. 10th, one Black Redstart 8 a.m.; wind E., light; 12th, two, but none afterwards.
Skelligs.—Nov. 13th, two birds about the size of a Robin and similar movements; rusty red On back at tail, and tail of a reddish colour. [Wing of Black Redstart received.—R. M. B.]
"Stonechat" (Wheatear).
Fastnet.—Sept. 15th, two disabled striking at midnight; rainy and thick. Oct. 3rd, about twenty 11 a.m. going N.E.; wind N.W., light.
Old Head, Kinsale.—April 27th, six Wheatears 9 a.m.; wind N., light; remained to breed. Nov. 17th, Stonechats about station all day.
Dungarvan.—March 20th, one Wheatear; wind N., strong. April 3rd, a number going N.W.; wind S.E., fresh. June 17th, a few on walls of station.
Tuskar Rock.—March 1st, one at lantern; wind S., fresh, misty. April 25th, one at lantern; clear. May 26th, Stonechatter alighted on rock. July 28th, Aug. 3rd and 17th, one to three Wheatears; 27th, one killed striking; overcast. One or two on rock occasionally to Sept. 25th.
Arklow North Light-ship.—April 24th, some Stonechatters at 6.30 a.m. about ship; wind S.E., light.
South Maidens.—Aug. 21st, two Stonechatters killed against lantern.