Mine Head.—March 10th, twenty passing N.E.; calm. August 14th, about fifty "Wild Geese" passing N.E.; calm, fine.
Tuskar.—September 21st, one Goose seen. November 13th, eleven going N.
Arklow North light-ship.—October 8th, flock going E., noon.
Howth Baily.—October 15th, flock of "Wild Ducks or Barnacle" going E. November 20th, do., large flock.
Innishtrahull.—March 18th, seven "Wild Geese" on island. December 25th, seven going N.E.
Tory Island.—November 15th, nine going S.
Arranmore.—March 24th, sixty Barnacle going W. Barnacle left on May 1st. October 15th, in flocks all day on island; 20th and 21st, flocks going S.; 23d, large flocks going N. November 5th, passing and repassing. December 13th, flock going S. January 5th, 1888, two "Wild Geese" feeding. "Barnacle remain in flocks here all winter feeding on the green banks of grass and moss in the valleys and on the brows of the cliffs."
Rathlin O'Birne.—May 3d, one "Barnacle or Wild Goose" shot, feeding on island. [Leg and wing of White-fronted Goose received.] July 10th, bird I am not certain of shot. This and the bird shot May 3d differ from the Barnacle which pass here in winter. [Leg and wing of Brent Goose received.] November 3d, eighty going S.—first this winter; wind strong S.W.; 9th, three on island, two shot.
Killybegs.—October 24th and November 13th, two to three Barnacle.
Broadhaven.—October 26th, White-fronted Geese in flocks; remain until April. November 16th, twenty Barnacle; 26th, flock of Brent Geese going S.W.