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.]