Rathlin O'Birne.—September 18th, eighteen Barnacle going S.—the first seen; earlier than usual; wind light N.E. 21st, seven going S.; never saw so many passing so early in season. December 23d, forty-five, two killed by keeper. January 5th, 1887, more Barnacle passed here this winter than for some years previous. They are apparently returning N. now, as several hundred passed on the 3d inst., and did not alight on island.
Broadhaven.—October 28th, a flock of Brent Geese going S.; wind S.E., strong. December 3d, great numbers of Wild Geese.
Eagle Island, B.—April 13th, large flock of Barnacle going N. 17th, a flock heard passing 11 P.M. October 19th, about a hundred Barnacle going S.W.; wind N.E., light. December 1st, one shot.
Blackrock, Mayo.—November 3d, one on rock shot. 25th, ten "Grey Lags or Grass Barnacle" about rock, six shot; some about lantern 11 P.M. gloomy.
Slyne Head, S.—October 6th, sixteen Barnacle going S.W.—the first this winter; noted also 22d and 26th. November 13th, three "young Barnacle," two shot. November 16th, eighteen.
Arran Island, N.—April 26th, five Wild Geese going N.E. November 6th to 9th, a few Barnacle noted.
Samphire Island.—January, February, and March, Barnacle and Wild Duck; they leave last week in April.
Ducks.
Fastnet.—October 24th, six Duck.
Dungarvan.—September 10th, thirteen on rock. 14th, large flock of Golden Widgeon—first this season. 30th, about forty Widgeon. November 27th, seven Teal; not plentiful here. December 1st, large flock of Common Duck; 27th, large flock of Teal.