Skelligs.—February 28th, Gannets first perched on Lesser Skelligs, their breeding station. June 15th, an unusual number this year. They must have come from the Bull Rock, owing to the erection of a lighthouse on it, which is now building.
Herons.
Dungarvan.—March 27th, two flying inland; wind N.W. October 26th, two.
Tuskar Rock.—March 14th, two going H.
Copeland (Mew) Island.—September 21st, two "Cranes."
Rathlin Island.—May 24th, two going W.
Eagle Island, E.—September 27th, one seen.
Blackrock, Mayo.—April 20th, two Cranes seen. July 12th, one.
Tearaght.—July 22d, "four Herons (?) flying about island, and for a few days. Was quite close to them. Never saw anything like them before. Tips of wings were black, which continued along inner side, forming a black fringe. There was a white spot at the angle of the wings in front."
Skelligs.—March 22d, a Heron seen; wind H., strong. July 22d, two Herons perched on rock; flew E. 26th, two seen.