"Partridge."
Rockabill.—May 9th, "Partridges" at night. [There was an entry under Partridge last year, also at Rockabill. Some error—Quails?]
Corncrake (Crex pratensis, Bechst.).
Mine Head.—May 10th, heard, and frequently afterwards.
Tuskar Rock.—May 3d, one found dead; 23d, one on rock; fog. September 23d, 11 P.M., one caught alive at lantern glass; wind light N., cloudy; 24th one killed striking. [Leg and wing received.]
Rockabill.—May 9th, Corncrakes passed at night; 11th, do., some killed striking.
Rathlin Island.—April 27th, one. May 13th, one.
Blackrock, Mayo.—May 20th, Landrail at noon on rock; misty, wind light N.E.
Skelligs.—April 27th, one at noon, going N.; wind S.E.
Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus, Linn.).