"Hoopoe."
Rockabill.—June 12th, one on rock.
Pigeons.
Fastnet.—October 5th, one "Dove" on balcony. Struck by keeper; fell into sea; wind fresh S.E.
Mine Head.—April 15th, about a dozen breed in caves near lighthouse. A few may always be seen. December 26th, about fifty Rock Pigeons in fields. January 1st, a dozen.
Dungarvan.—September 23d, Rock Pigeons all day about station. Not plentiful here.
Barrels Rock Light-ship.—October 3d, one "Dove" alighted on ship, then flew N.; wind S.E., fresh.
Arklow South Light-ship.—September 5th, one "Dove" on deck, 8 A.M. calm, cloudy.
Arklow North Light-ship.—December 11th, one passed to N.W.; wind S.W., light.
Kish Light-ship.—March 1st, caught one on deck at 2 P.M.