A committee report compiles systematic observations made from lighthouses and lightships around the British and nearby North Atlantic coasts during spring and autumn of 1881. Organized by region, it summarizes station returns that record species seen, migration timings and routes, and the influence of winds and weather on movement. Species-specific notes note both common and unusual visitors, while the authors assess data completeness, identify main coastal migration highways observed from key stations, and recommend continued standardized monitoring to strengthen understanding of coastal bird migration patterns.