Blackrock, Mayo.—January 26th, a strange Cormorant on rock 10 A.M. wind strong N.E. "Grey head with black band from base of beak to neck; white patch under eye, and deep green crest; rich bronze green back, and white patch on sides." February 26th, a strange Cormorant. April 1st and 10th, do. January 8th, 1887, two strange Cormorants. The male was the same as in January 1886; the female had breast dusky white, getting gradually brown up to the neck; back, the same as the Common Cormorant.
Arran Island, N.—During May, flocks passing. In July and August, some.
Samphire Island.—January, February, and March, Cormorants and Gulls.
Valencia.—Three or four June 1st, 8th, July 4th, and 26th.
Gannet (Sula bassana, Linn.).
Fastnet.—April 18th, large flocks of Gannets seen since 1st inst. May 21st, three large flocks going N.W.; several of last year's birds among them. October 25th, several flocks.
Mine Head.—August 11th, one seen. None for a long time before this; scarce here.
Dungarvan.—September 15th, Gannets.
Coningbeg light-ship.—May 24th, two about ship. In September, several.
Barrels Rock light-ship.—July 12th, three going W. September 22d, two going E. October 8th, odd Gannets going E. all day. December 1st to 5th, Gannets.