Arranmore.—April 20th, one Cuckoo.
Blacksod.—May 15th, Cuckoo heard.
Straw Island.—May 8th, a Cuckoo heard, being ten days earlier than the inhabitants remember hearing it.
Pigeons.
Mine Head.—October 26th to November 16th, one to six Rock Pigeons at intervals. December 9th and 11th, twelve to forty. January 6th, 1886, eight.
Arklow South Light-ship.—January 20th, one caught.
Rockabill.—February 2d, Pigeon seen. May 7th and 9th, some remaining. July 5th, a Carrier Pigeon, branded on the wings; is alive. September 20th, two white ones caught. October 7th, one caught.
Dunree Head.—June 12th, flocks of Pigeons about the cliffs.
Lough Swilly.—November 18th, large flock going W.
Rathlin O'Birne.—August 9th, two rested on eave of dwelling-house; one remained, and became quite tame.