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Eagles.
Samphire Island.—November 14th, two "White-tailed Eagles" going inland at noon; wind light N.W.
Tearaght.—December 4th, one Eagle. This bird had a white tail.
Greenland Falcon (Falco candicans, Gmel.).
Skelligs.—September 28th, one "Jer Falcon," 4.30 P.M.; wind strong N. Shot at 5 P.M. while feeding on a rabbit. [Received a magnificent old male Greenland Falcon in the flesh.]
Hawks.
Fastnet.—March 14th, "one Hawk larger than a Sparrow Hawk, but not so large as a Falcon, and of a deep brown colour," on rock; wind fresh N.W. May 1st, one "Kite" going S. October 23d, one "small Hawk," remained three days on rock. November 16th, one "Kestrel Hawk" flying S.W.
Mine Head.—April 15th, eggs taken from Peregrine's nest. Laid again and reared young birds.
Coningbeg Light-ship.—September 29th, one Hawk about ship, 9.30 A.M.; wind light N.E., clear. November 8th, one Sparrow Hawk flying N.W.; wind N.E., strong.