Woodcock (Scolopax rusticula, Linn.).
Fastnet.—March 13th, Woodcocks and Snipe very scarce on shore this season. A very mild winter.
Tuskar.—November 11th, two Woodcock killed striking; wind light E., cloudy. [Leg and wing received.] November 12th, one on rock all day; 13th, two do.
Tory Island.—November 15th, one seen.
Arranmore.—November 16th, one on island; 17th, found one dead. January 3d, 1888, one shot.
Slyne Head, S.—November 11th, one on island; also November 13th, December 2d and 28th.
Arran Island, N.—December 14th, one seen.
Common Snipe (Gallinago cælestis, Frenzel),
and Jack Snipe (G. gallinula, Linn.).
Old Head, Kinsale.—October 7th, one Snipe shot. December 25th, three do.
Tuskar.—October 7th, one found dead on rock. [Leg and wing of Jack Snipe received.] November 11th, two—on e found killed; wind light E., cloudy. [Leg and wing of Jack Snipe received.] November 12th, one all day on rock; 13th do.; 24th, do.