Fastnet.—October 28th, one killed striking; got on rock after night; drizzling rain. [Leg and wing received.]
Tuskar Rock.—October 26th, one caught at lantern; wind E., fresh. [Received in flesh.]
Water Hen (Gallinula chloropus, Linn.).
Rathlin O'Birne.—October 28th, 11.30 P.M., wind moderate S.E., very dark; "one struck S.W. side of lantern with tremendous force, and was killed instantly." [Received in flesh.] "I never observed one in this locality before."
Golden Plover (Charadrius pluvialis, Linn.).
Fastnet.—October 5th, one killed striking, 4 A.M. misty, wind S.E.
Mine Head.—January 18th, noticed in flocks; also 3d and 18th March. They leave during summer. October 23d, in flocks to-day, and frequently up to January 1st, 1887.
Dungarvan.—December 26th, numbers "Grey" Plover in fields.
Tuskar Rock.—March 1st, one passed N.; wind strong N.E., misty. April 21st, a flock passed N.W. 10 P.M.
Arklow South Light-ship.—March 13th, one "Plover;" wind light, hazy; killed striking, 2 A.M. October 3d, one "Grey" Plover.