Blackrock, Mayo.—March 31st, "small Gulls visited rock to look at place to build." January 3d, 1886, some small Gulls after fry near rock.
Arran Island, N.—July 14th, large flocks all day.
Straw Island.—Numbers of Grey-Backed Gulls remain throughout the winter. September 19th and 21st, flock of young gulls going S.W.
Tearaght.—The Kittiwake remains long after the Puffin, Razorbill, and Guillemot are gone, but leaves before the Stormy Petrel. Only a few Herring Gulls breed on the island. They prey on the eggs of other birds, and carry them off in their bill without breaking them—Guillemots' eggs, some of which weigh eight ounces. They also carry off the young birds and devour them on a rock close by. On May 17th I saw one seize an old Razorbill, which was on a ledge with others, and carry it about 100 yards, when it fell into the sea. The "Mottled Gull," which I suppose is the young Herring Gull, was not seen since the 1st of May. They were seen again on August 5th, and will remain during winter.
Valentia.—September 29th, Skua Gulls seen. October 5th, twenty Skua Gulls.
Skelligs.—March 15th, adult Kittiwakes first appeared; 16th, first alighted on the rock, and took possession of old nests and building places. 23d, flock on water; came on rock again to-day. June 1st, one lesser Black-Backed Gull. "The only one seen for past two years." (? R. M. B.) 6th, Kittiwakes commenced laying. Great Black-Backed Gulls breed on Lesser Skelligs.
Manx Shearwater.
Mine Head.—December 27th, a few fishing.
Dungarvan.—March 23d, fishing in bay.
Coningbeg Light-ship.—March 14th, four about ship; first this year. April 16th and May 6th, several seen.