Skelligs.—April 19th, one Cuckoo seen on rock.
Hoopoe (Upupa epops, Linn.).
Eagle Island, E.—April 12th, shot a bird; I do not remember ever having seen one like it before. [Hoopoe received in flesh.—R. M. B.]
"Woodpecker."
Blackrock, Mayo.—November 20th, "I saw this morning a sort of 'woodpecker.' It had a peculiar rising on the upper part of its beak, and was the size of a female Chaffinch." [What was this bird?] Wind fresh S.W.
"Pigeons."
Mine Head.—March 14th, one "strange Pigeon." Rock Pigeons breed in caves near. October 16th, thirty to forty in flock.
Tuskar.—March 14th, one "Dove" on lantern, 10 P.M.; wind strong N.W., clear. October 19th, one pigeon shot. [Leg and wing of Rock Pigeon received.]
Innishtrahull.—May 26th, three young Pigeons about island. They breed in caves near lighthouse.
Dunree Head.—March 30th and April 3d, two to six noted; August 7th, a flock going E. September 4th, eight; 27th, six.