Rockabill.—August 26th, "shot a male Redstart." [Was this a common or Black Redstart? See Report for 1886, p. 136.]
Black Redstart (Ruticilla titys, Scopoli).
Fastnet.—April 12th, one on rock, 4 P.M.; calm, hazy. October 19th, one on rock, 5 P.M.; wind light S.W., gloomy; very brilliant plumage. One at 8 P.M. caught in store. [Received in flesh.]
Mine Head.—October 25th to 27th, one Redstart in garden. December 19th, one.
Hook Tower.—March 21st, one caught. [Received in flesh.]
Arklow South Light-ship.—October 23d, one killed striking. [Received in flesh.] (See note under Red-breasted Flycatcher.)
Blackrock, Mayo.—March 28th, "small bird, the size of a Robin, dark slate-colour all over, with the exception of the base of the tail, which was reddish-brown." [Probably above species.] November 5th, one Black Redstart on rock; wind strong S.; 11th, one.
Slyne Head, S.—October 20th, "one slate-coloured Wren with a long tail" on island. [Black Redstart?]
Samphire Island.—December 31st, "saw this morning a bird about the size of the Common Wren—perhaps it may have been a little larger—of a dusky olive colour all over, but a little lighter on the breast; black bill and legs; when wings were expanded it was a bright red from wings to butt of tail." [Can the birds seen at this station and Slyne Head be Black Redstarts?]
Tearaght.—October 20th, ten Black Redstarts—one shot. [Leg and wing received.] November 1st, one.