Wheatear (Saxicola œnanthe, Linn.).

Fastnet.—September 3d, 10 to 12 P.M., large flocks "Stone Chatters," fifteen killed striking; wind fresh S.E., misty, rain. Several caught alive; all seemed young birds. September 4th, numbers, 12 to 3 A.M., three killed striking; wind fresh S.E., misty; several on rock all day. 6th, four, 10 to 11 P.M., about light; two killed striking; passing showers; wind fresh N.W.

Mine Head.—April 19th, first seen; several breed near. August 22d, two caught striking, 9.30 P.M.; hazy. [Leg and wing received.] 26th, two at lantern, 10 P.M. fog. 28th, one at glass; thick fog.

Coningbeg Light-ship.—April 12th, one about ship. September 4th, one killed striking. [Leg and wing received.]

Tuskar Rock.—April 12th, passing in small numbers with Chaffinches, 10 P.M. to 430 A.M. six of each killed striking; wind light S.W., clear. May 22d, 12 midnight, one killed striking; wind light N.E. July 30th, one on rock.

Rockabill.—April 21st, two killed striking; gloomy, wind strong E. 30th, four killed striking; misty, wind S., moderate. July 7th, Wheatears on rock; 14th, a young one. September 25th, two; 28th, 10 P.M., several about light; misty.

South Maidens.—April 25th, three on rock.

Rathlin Island.—May 20th and June 2d, noted.

Arranmore.—March 18th, six about station, the first seen; wind strong S.E., misty.

Eagle Island, E.—April 7th, five or six "Wheatears (Stonechats)" all day. [Leg and wing of one shot received.]

Tearaght.—April 14th, one struck, 11 P.M., not killed; fog, 16th, several seen to-day.

Skelligs.—March 28th, three all day. 29th, a number flying N.W. at noon.

Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus streperus, Vieill.).

Coningbeg Light-ship.—October 3d and 4th, several small birds about light, 8 P.M. to midnight; overcast, one killed striking. [Leg and wing received, and doubtfully referred by Mr Dresser to this species, who says that the leg is nearer Sylvia curruca. It is improbable either species were migrating in any numbers, and most of the small birds were doubtless other Warblers.]

Tearaght Rock.—October 4th, one found dead. [Leg and wing received and submitted to Mr Dresser,]

Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schœnobænus, Linn.).

Mine Head.—April 25th, one caught striking; wind N.E., strong breeze, fog. May 3d, one found dead. [Received Sedge Warbler.] 7th, one caught striking; wind E., calm, fog; a few against lantern all night; as many as five seen on sashes at a time. 8th, one found dead, several striking in night; fog continued. 9th, one found dead. 10th, another. [Leg and wing received.—R. M. B.] August 25th, a Whitethroat Warbler found dead at base of lighthouse; probably killed on 22d, during fog. [Leg and wing received. It was a Sedge Warbler.] 28th, one caught at glass. September 13th, one in garden.

Tuskar Rock.—May 9th, 9.30 P.M. to 1 A.M., small numbers with Whitethroats striking; fog; thirteen White throats and ten Sedge Warblers killed. [Received four male Sedge Warblers, and five male and one female Whitethroat in flesh.—R. M. B.] May 16th, three killed striking. [Received Sedge Warbler.] May 22d, 10.30 P.M. to 2 A.M., Whitethroats and Sedge Warblers constantly striking, about fifty of each killed; wind light N.W. July 29th, one killed striking, 11.30 P.M. September 24th, one killed striking. [Leg and wing received.]

Rockabill.—May 7th, Sedge Warblers passing in numbers all night; rain, wind light S. 9th, Warblers passing all night. [Four Sedge Warblers received in flesh. See under Whitethroat.] 22d, "Warblers" passing, several killed.

Grasshopper Warbler (Acrocephalus nævius, Bodd.).

Tuskar Rock.—April 20th, one struck, 11.30 P.M.; wind light E., misty. [Received in flesh.]

Whitethroat (Sylvia rufa, Bodd.).

Mine Head.—May 9th, one caught striking; 12th, one singing in marshy ground. [Probably Sedge Warbler.]

Tuskar Rock.—May 9th, 9.30 P.M. to 1 A.M., Whitethroats and Sedge Warblers striking; fog; thirteen Whitethroats and ten Sedge Warblers killed. [Received five male and 1 female Whitethroat, and four male Sedge Warblers in flesh.] May 22d, 10.30 P.M. to 2 A.M., Whitethroats and Sedge Warblers constantly striking, about fifty of each killed; wind light N.W. September 24th, one killed striking. [Leg and wing of Whitethroat received.]

Rockabill.—May 6th, Whitethroats passing; wind light S., misty. 9th, Warblers passing all night; fog and mist. [Received five Whitethroats in flesh. See also under Sedge Warbler.] There were immense quantities of these small birds here on night of 9th inst. 22d, "Warblers" passing. 23d, Whitethroats passing.

Tearaght.—May 21st, one Whitethroat shot. [Received in flesh.]

Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla, Linn.).

Tuskar Rock.—November 7th, one found killed; forwarded. [Not received.—R. M. B.]

Eagle Island, U.—October 31st, one killed striking. [Leg, wing, and head received.]

Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita, Vieill.), and Willow Wren (Phylloscopus trochilus, Linn.).

Mine Head.—April 24th, one caught striking, 1 A.M., fog. May 6th, one seen. September 2d, one caught on glass; wind N., clear, fine. [Leg and wing of Willow Wren received.]

Tuskar Rock.—September 24th, one Chiffchaff killed striking; wind light S.W. [Leg and wing received.]

Arklow South Light-ship.—April 25th, 8 A.M., one "Sally-picker" found dead on deck. [Perhaps Chiffchaff or Willow Wren.]

Arklow North Light-ship.—May 11th, great flocks of "Sally-pickers" about ship, 4 A.M. calm, hazy; six killed striking. [May have been Sedge Warblers or Whitethroats.]

Rockabill.—April 23d, "Flycatchers" passing all night, numbers killed striking; gloomy, misty, wind E., light. May 4th, "Flycatchers" all night; numbers killed striking; wind fresh S., misty. September 1st, two "Flycatchers" all day on rock; clear. 28th, 10 P.M., several "Flycatchers" about light; misty, rain. October 2d, one "Flycatcher" killed striking; wind S.E., strong, overcast. [Leg and wing of Chiffchaff received.]

Blackrock, Mayo.—April 29th, one Willow Wren all day about rock; wind strong N.E.

Golden-Crested Wren (Regulus cristatus, Koch).

Rockabill.—September 25th, one on rock. October 7th, 3 A.M., Golden-crested Wrens with "Common Wrens," Blackbirds, and Thrushes about light; fog, wind light N.

South Maidens.—October 8th, two Golden-crested Wrens.

Arranmore.—December 21st, one; snow showers.

Rathlin O'Birne.—December 26th, one on island. Passing snow showers.

Skelligs.—October 10th, two Golden-crested Wrens.

Wren (Troglodytes parvulus, Koch).

Mine Head.—"A doubt having been expressed in a previous report of the common Wren being resident on the Tearaght Rock, I have seen it plentiful there both summer and winter. I believe there are between 60 and 100 always there, and I believe five might be found on the same extent of ground at Mine Head." [Mr M'Carron has recently moved from Tearaght Rock to Mine Head. Wren's nest seen by R. M. B.]

Coningbeg Light-ship.—April 12th, one "Wren" about ship, 5.30 A.M. [? this species.]

Arklow South Light-ship.—October 3d, 6 A.M., one "Wren" alive on deck, caught and let go; hazy, rain, wind strong S.

Rockabill.—April 10th, "Wrens;" 29th, do. October 7th, 3 A.M., "common Wrens" about lantern; wind light N., fog.

Arranmore.—December 22d, one "common Wren."

Tearaght.—Hedge Sparrows and Wrens breed here.

Blue Tit (Parus cæruleus, Linn.).

Mine Head.—February 1886 [wing received.] January 3d, 1887, one seen.

Wagtails.

Fastnet.—April 18th, one on rock.

Mine Head.—June 16th, three, "not the common species." [From description, probably Grey Wagtail.] September 27th, four. January, 19th, 1887, one.

Barrels Rock Light-ship.—September 24th, one Yellow Wagtail going N.

Tuskar Rock.—March 13th, one "Grey" Wagtail killed striking, 3 A.M. wind light E., clear. May 3d, two on rock, one killed. [Received in flesh—a fine male, Motacilla Raii] "They are not the first I have seen here."

Arklow South Light-ship.—February 21st, one about ship. September 15th, one about ship noon; wind light N.E.

Rockabill.—March 1st, one killed striking. May 5th, a Grey Wagtail. October 7th, 11 A.M., one Yellow Wagtail on rock.

Innishtrahull.—December 15th, one Wagtail; wind very strong N.E.

Eagle Island, E.—April 27th, two Pied Wagtails on island; first seen. May 1st, two. December 6th, two.

Arran Island, N.—July 25th, two Wagtails. December, the two Wagtails remained since July.

Skelligs.—October 2d, two Wagtails.

Rock Pipit (Anthus obscurus, Lath.) and Titlark (Anthus pratensis, Linn.).

Fastnet.—September 4th, 12 to 3 A.M., two killed striking wind fresh S.E., misty. October 3d, two; 29th, one killed striking; hazy. [Leg and wing of Titlark received.]

Coningbeg Light-ship.—October 24th, flocks going N.W.; wind E., fresh.

Barrels Rock Light-ship.—October 4th, one Lark 9 A.M. 29th, Lark passing 9 P.M. to midnight, one killed striking; rain. [Leg and wing of Titlark received.] 30th, small flock of Larks 11 A.M. going N.

Arklow South Light-ship.—19th and 26th September, one Titlark.

Arklow North Light-ship.—April 7th, some Titlarks passing N.W. November 8th, a flock.

Kish Light-ship.—March 1st, several about ship; 2d, ditto, caught two. May 2d, one about ship. June 14th, one. August 12th, three on board.

South Maidens.—January 31st, three on rock. April 1st, midnight, one killed striking. October 6th, some about light.

Innishtrahull.—September 3d, one striking 10 P.M. 5th, four striking; wind strong S., overcast. 29th, one at lantern. Titlarks [? Rock Pipits] are resident.

Rathlin O'Birne.—October 14th, one killed striking, 1 A.M.; wind light W. [Leg and wing of Rock Pipit received.]

Killybegs.—October 4th, four at noon.

Eagle Island, E.—March 27th, three all day. Breed here. September 14th, one shot. [Leg and wing of Rock Pipit received.] October 26th, four.

Eagle Island, W.—October, one killed striking, second week. [Leg and wing of Rock Pipit received.]

Arran Island, N.—A flock on island.

Skelligs.—Titlark remains all the year.

Skylark (Alauda arvensis, Linn.).

Fastnet.—October 22d, one killed striking; rain. 29th, several on rock.

Mine Head.—February 26th, Lark caught striking. [Leg and wing received (see Preface). They were submitted to the best authorities, who referred them, after some difference of opinion, to this species.] March 23d, one killed striking. [Leg and wing received.] November 13th, one chased into coal store by "Kestrel;" doing well in cage.

Coningbeg light-ship.—April 21st, three Larks about ship; hazy. October 14th, one. 28th to 30th, several Larks and Thrushes about ship at night; gloomy with rain. Some killed striking. [Leg and wing of Skylark received.]

Tuskar Rock.—February 10th, 11th, and 12th, constantly passing in small flocks to N.W. February 27th and 28th, passing at night with Thrushes and Blackbirds to N.W., numbers killed; wind strong E., rain, snow, fog. October 26th, eight killed striking; Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Starling with them (see under each). December 16th and 29th, one at lantern.

Arklow South Light-ship.—January 25th, several about lantern to midnight. February 8th, 4 to 8 A.M., Skylarks about ship; calm and foggy. 11th, three killed striking at night. A large number floating by ship in the water in day time. March 13th, 2 A.M., Thrushes, Stares, and Larks about lantern; four Larks fell on deck, killed; hazy. 14th, about lantern; wind light N.E., hazy. 20th, Thrushes, Skylarks, Stares, and Blackbirds, 1.30 A.M. to 6 A.M., about lantern; foggy, light S.W. wind. 27th. Skylarks about lantern 9 P.M. to 4 A.M., one killed striking. October 4th, several about lantern 10 P.M. wind, light S.E., cloudy; four killed striking, 5th and 7th, several about lantern, three caught and let go. 18th, 9 A.M. to noon, Larks going N.W. 28th, Thrushes and Larks 12 to 4 A.M. overcast, wind light S.E. [Leg and wing received.]

Arklow North Light-ship.—February 11th, hundreds of Larks about lantern at night (see under Starling). March 13th, flock coins N.W. 18th, large number about lantern: wind, strong S.E., snow. 19th, flocks going N.W. 10 A.M. 25th and 27th, great quantity at midnight; hazy, rain, wind fresh S.W.; two killed striking. April 3d, several about lantern at midnight. September 14th, several; 28th and 29th, about lantern at midnight. October 9th, 12th, 18th, noted in day time going N.W.; 19th and 20th, several flocks going N.W.; 26th, about lantern at night. November 8th, a flock at noon. December 3d, several about lantern at midnight; misty.

Kish Light-ship.—March 27th, several flocks about ship; wind S.W., fresh. April 26th, one about lantern.

Rockabill.—January 30th, Larks, with Stares, Blackbirds, and Thrushes, passing at night; several of each killed striking. March 16th, a "Woodlark" seen. April 3d, Larks at night. October 2d, 2 A.M., about light; misty; one killed striking. [Leg and wing of Skylark received.] 7th, 3 A.M., a large number about light, 10 killed striking; also Blackbirds, Thrushes, etc.; wind light N.E., fog. December 4th. 2 A.M., a few about light; rain. 14th, four on rock 10 A.M.; wind E., stormy. 20th, 9 A.M., some on rock; wind strong N.E.

South Maidens.—January 28th, four found dead on flags. February 8th, four struck lantern 11 P.M.; overcast, gloomy. 9th, a large flock over rock, none struck. 12th, eleven; wind strong S. April 5th, 25th, and 30th, four noticed. October 4th, several on rock; 6th, large flocks about light, very few killed. "During the latter part of October there was a great rush of Larks, Blackbirds, and Stares."

Innishtrahull.—January 3d, one killed striking, 5 A.M. wind strong S.W. February 6th, a number about lantern at midnight; overcast, rain, wind very strong S.; four killed striking. February 25th, three at 1 A.M. striking; clear. March 24th, four at 2 A.M. about lantern, one killed; wind fresh S.E. June 30th, midnight, two disabled striking; fog. July 5th, one on balcony 11 P.M. October 4th, 11 P.M., a great number of Thrushes and Larks about lantern, striking the S.W. side of lantern; some killed, which struck with great force; wind strong S.E., overcast, hazy, 15th, one striking 11 P.M. November 23d and 24th, two striking; wind light, fog. December 18th, eighty to a hundred; wind N., snow, stormy.

Arranmore.—March 24th, Larks all day.

Rathlin O'Birne.—December 10th, about twenty at 10 P.M., live killed striking; wind light W., clear. [Leg and wing received.]

Killybegs.—March 28th, two in garden. May 7th, six going S.E. October 2d, six; 17th, 10 P.M., five or six about light; December 16th, four; 17th, one at lantern 9 P.M. 18th, about thirty, with Starling, Thrushes, and Blackbirds; snow, wind light.

Eagle Island, E.—October 3d, one seen.

Eagle Island, W.—Second week October, one caught at lantern. [Leg and wing received.]

Blackrock, Mayo.—November 25th, about lantern until midnight, four killed striking; wind light S.E., clear to gloomy.

Slyne Head, S.—December 18th, numbers with Chaffinches, etc., on island during the snow; wind strong N.E. (see under Thrush).

Tearaght.—November 18th, a great number (snow on shore). 24th, Larks have left.

Snow Bunting (Plectrophanes nivalis, Linn.).

Fastnet.—October 3d, two on rock; rarely seen here. 4th, one found dead. [Wing and leg received.]

Dungarvan.—December 19th, two seen; wind N.W., light.

Rockabill.—February 17th, Snow Bunting at 3 P.M. October 31st, one on rock shot. [Leg and wing received.]

Innishtrahull.—January 17th, five on island; wind strong W., snow showers. October 19th, numbers of Snow Buntings; wind light E., clear; left again.

Tory Island.—January 1st, ten Snowbirds on island; wind N.W., stormy.

Arranmore.—April 12th, two, in almost summer plumage. June 13th, two, not in summer plumage. [Perhaps females.—R. M. B.] September 29th, seven, the first seen; wind light S.W.

Rathlin O'Birne.—December 19th, fifty-five at 9 A.M. wind strong N.E., snow; ten found dead.

Killybegs.—December 10th, four: 13th, six.

Broadhaven.—December 26th, five.

Eagle Island, E.—March 27th, two on island. October 10th, three all day. 11th, five; wind strong W.

Blackrock, Mayo.—October 1st, three. November 18th, thirty; wind strong S.W., misty. December 9th, fifteen. Still on rock January 8th, 1887.

Slyne Head, S.—October 18th, one on island.

Arran Island, N.—January 14th, six on island.

Tearaght.—October 5th, eighteen on island; not seen afterwards.

Common Bunting (Emberiza miliaria, Linn.).

Mine Head.—February 8th, one shot. A pair seen during summer. [Skin received.]

Reed Bunting (Emberiza schœniclus, Linn.).

Mine Head.—February 8th, one shot. [Received.] March 22d, another. January 27th, 1887, I have not seen this species or the Common Bunting this winter.

Yellow Hammer (Emberiza citrinella, Linn).

Fastnet.—October 3d, one seen.

Mine Head.—March 6th, several A few always in neighbourhood. [Skin of one received.]

Rockabill.—July 20th, 10 am., one seen. December 6th, four on rock; wind strong S.W.

Rathlin Island.—May 24th, seven.

Arranmore.—November 17th, one.

Rathlin O'Birne.—November 12th, five on island; wind strong N.E., rain. Seldom seen.

Skelligs.—November 15th, three Yellow Hammers.

Chaffinch (Fringilla cœlebs, Linn.).

Fastnet.—October 23d, one on rock; 24th, two. 25th, eleven; wind E., fresh. 27th and 28th, several about light all night; drizzling rain, wind light E.N.E. [Leg and wing received.] 30th, several about light with Greenfinches, 1 to 3 A.M. misty, wind light S.

Mine Head.—October 23d, one; several afterwards. "Yellow Bunting, Greenfinch, and Chaffinch go farther inland in breeding season."

Barrels Rock Light-ship.—October 20th, small flocks going N.; wind fresh N.W. November 6th, three.

Tuskar Rock.—March 1st, nine on rock, noon; wind strong N.E. April 12th, 10 P.M. to 4 A.M., small number passed with Wheatears, six of each killed striking; clear. October 22d, one at noon; 24th, one on rock. 30th, two killed striking; overcast, rain. [Leg and wing received.] November 6th, one on rock; 7th, four; 9th, one found killed; 21st, two on rock.

Arklow North Light-ship.—March 1st, large flock of "Finches." December 8th, flock passed N.W., 2 P.M.

Rockabill.—February 11th, one. April 10th, Chaffinches. October 8th, six at 8 A.M. fog. 28th, 10 P.M., about light, with Greenfinches, Redwings, Blackbirds, and Thrushes; wind strong S.E., gloomy. [Leg and wing received.]

Arranmore.—December 22d, two.

Blackrock, Mayo.—October 24th, one. 28th, twelve during day; wind light S.E., misty.

Slyne Head, S.—October 28th, three; wind strong S.E. December 18th, many while snow lasted (see under Starling).

Tearaght.—October 20th, several arrived, mostly females.

Sparrow (Passer domesticus, Linn.).

Fastnet.—April 18th, one; wind E.S.E., clear.

Rockabill.—March 23d, "Sparrows."

Rathlin Island.—June 1st, a flock at station.

Arranmore.—September 21st, four.

Killybegs.—March 10th, four Sparrows in garden. June 11th, four.

Broadhaven.—September 20th, seven remain here. October 7th, a flock.

Greenfinch (Coccothraustes chloris, Linn.).

Fastnet.—October 29th, one died on rock exhausted; wind fresh S.W. 30th, some around light in night.

Coningbeg Light-ship.—April 15th, three passed N.; wind N.

Rockabill.—April 13th, Green Linnet at noon. October 28th, Greenfinches about light. 10 P.M., with Thrushes, etc.; gloomy, wind strong E. [Leg and wing received.] December 6th, three on rock; wind strong S.W. 26th, some on rock: wind light S.W.

Broadhaven.—September 23d, about eighty going S. October 3d, forty do.

Goldfinch (Carduelis elegans, Steph.).

Mine Head.—March 2d, one shot. [Received Goldfinch in flesh.] Another seen once or twice afterwards. January 1887, observed twice during winter.

Arranmore.—September 3d, three. They breed on island. December 22d, seventeen.

Redpole (Linota rufescens, Vieill.).

Rockabill.—April 7th, Redpoles seen at noon.

Linnets.

Fastnet.—September 15th, four Grey Linnets at 10 P.M. about light.

Mine Head.—January 25th, February 25th, Twite noticed. May 11th, found Twites' nests, in some of which were six eggs. Common summer and winter.

Barrels Rock Light-ship.—March 25th, seven going N. April 15th, small flock, 6 P.M., going X. 24th, about fifteen passed 7.30 P.M. two struck, fell overboard; fog. September 26th, four going N.E. October 19th, small flock going N.W. December 20th, three small flocks, 11 A.M., going N.W.

Arklow South Light-ship.—September 28th, three going N.W.

Arklow North Light-ship.—November 5th, 2 P.M., large flock going W.

Rockabill.—March 2d, Linnets passing S. all day; snow showers; wind N., strong. October 7th, a flock, 11 A.M. December 10th, four on rock; wind strong W. December 16th, six "Red-breasted Linnets" on rock, 11 A.M. 26th, Linnets on rock.

South Maidens.—October 8th, two Grey Linnets.

Innishtrahull.—October 23d, twenty "Scotch Linnets;" wind strong S.E.

Arranmore.—September 9th, eighteen going N.W.

Rathlin O'Birne.—September 15th, twenty-five Linnets, 9 A.M., going W. November 8th, twenty to thirty on island; wind light W.

Killybegs.—March 6th, six Grey Linnets came from W. April 4th, six. June 26th, and October 20th, about twenty. December 16th, about twenty.

Broadhaven.—September 16th, six remain here.

Eagle Island, E.—March 27th, several Linnets [Twite?]; they breed here. April 12th, two pair. October 30th, about three hundred Linnets; wind light S.E.

Blackrock, Mayo.—October 7th, twelve Grey Linnets about rock.

Slyne Head, S.—October 19th, flocks seen around dwellings; wind light, December 18th, Linnets, with Chaffinches, Thrushes, etc., while snow lasted.

Arran Island, N.—December 18th to 21st, flocks, with Starling, Fieldfare, Thrushes, and Blackbirds.

Tearaght.—October 17th, several flocks of Twites.

Valencia.—June 5th, few Grey Linnets.

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris, Linn.).

Fastnet.—October 25th, one all day. 27th and 28th, several all night about light, one disabled; drizzling rain. 29th, several at night with other birds not known; hazy. A flock of several hundreds on rock in morning. 31st, 7 to 8 P.M., several about light; rain; one killed. November 6th, two on rock. [Leg and wing received.]

Mine Head.—February 26th, one caught striking. March 19th, one struck, 4 A.M. fog. 26th, striking all night; as many as a dozen on sashes together; thick fog. 27th, striking at night plentifully; none seen in neighbourhood of lighthouse during day time. August 24th, a flock seen to-day. October 20th, a flock. 22d, striking from 11 P.M. to 3 A.M. heavy rain; a few caught. November 7th, flocks in fields. 11th, one struck glass, 2 A.M. Flocks occasionally seen up to January 15th, 1887.

Dungarvan.—October 28th, one struck, 2 A.M.; wind light, misty.

Coningbeg Light-ship.—March 2d, one struck. [Leg and wing of Starling received.] October 20th, two flocks going N.E.; wind N. 23d, several around light, 7 P.M. to midnight. 24th, flocks passed N.W. 26th to 30th, several Thrushes, Larks, Blackbirds, and Starling about the light at night; many struck and fell overboard; rain, gloomy.

Barrels Rock Light-ship.—March 25th, a few Starling, 8 to 12 P.M., about ship; fog, wind fresh S.W. October 20th, flocks passing N.; wind fresh N.W. 22d, flocks going N., 10 A.M. to 5 P.M., at intervals; wind N., fresh. 24th, 6 P.M. to midnight, flocks passing N.; wind E. 26th and 27th, passing all night to N.; cloudy; one struck, fell overboard. 29th, 30th, and November 1st, passing at night to N.; wind S. and S.W., moderate, rainy and cloudy. On 30th October, 9 P.M. to 3 A.M. 31st, accompanied by "Mountain Thrushes," one of each struck and fell overboard.

Tuskar Rock.—February 28th, 8 P.M. to 7 A.M., many passing, with Thrushes, Blackbirds, and Larks, to N.W.; wind E., strong, rain, fog, snow; several killed. March 13th, 1 A.M. to 5 A.M., wind light E.; twelve killed striking; clear. July 28th, 11 P.M., one killed striking; overcast, misty. October 16th, five killed striking. 17th, nine do. 18th, seven do. 19th, four do. 20th, five do. 21st, three do. All at night, from 10 P.M. to 4 A.M. wind N. to E., fresh. Numbers around light on these nights, with Blackbirds and Thrushes. 22d, at noon numbers on rock. 23d, nine killed striking. 24th, in small numbers on rock. 25th, two killed striking. 26th, three killed; a number at lantern glass. During this rush, from October 16th to 27th, the Starlings were accompanied by Thrushes and Blackbirds—numbers of which were also killed. [Leg and wing received.—R. M. B.] November 21st, four on rock. 23d, three at lantern. 29th, two on rock. December 29th, one killed striking.

Arklow South Light-ship.—February 10th, one killed striking. 11th, three. 21st, several at midnight killed striking; hazy. 27th and 28th, several Thrushes, Blackbirds, and Starling at night killed striking, fell overboard; wind strong S.E.; rain and snow. March 2d, 2 P.M., Starling going W. 13th, 2 A.M., about lantern; wind light, hazy. 14th, do. 20th, 1.30 A.M. to 6 A.M., with Skylarks, Thrushes, and Blackbirds about light; fog, wind light. March 27th, 9 P.M. to 4 A.M., "Stares" about lantern. 28th, 10 P.M., several about lantern. October 19th, 9 P.M. to midnight, about lantern.

Arklow North Light-ship.—February 10th, large flock at noon going N. 11th, there were hundreds of Larks, Thrushes, and "Stares" about lantern during middle watch; about two dozen killed. 27th and 28th, several; wind strong S., gloomy. March 1st, four caught on board. 18th, large numbers all night about lantern; wind strong S.E., snow showers. 25th and 27th, great quantity of Larks, "Stares," and Thrushes about lantern at night; five Stares killed striking; numbers fell overboard. October 26th, some about lantern, midnight. December 3d, several about lantern, midnight; misty. 8th, flock passed N.W., 2 P.M.

Kish Light-ship.—March 27th, flocks about ship.

Rockabill.—January 30th, Stares passing at night, with Larks, Thrushes, and Blackbirds; several of each killed striking. February 27th and 28th, passing at night with Blackbirds and Thrushes; large numbers killed striking; rain, snow, fog. March 22d, large numbers passing with Thrushes all night; fog, many killed striking. June 6th, several Stares. July 17th and 26th, some noticed in day time; rain and misty. October 4th, 1 A.M., several; two killed striking; overcast. [Leg and wing received.—R. M. B.] December 1st, several flocks going W. 4th, 2 A.M., a few about light; misty, rain. 14th, forty on rock; stormy, from E. 20th, Starling on rock.

Copeland (Mew) Island.—May 7th, six at 10 P.M., three killed striking; misty.

South Maidens.—January 26th, fifty at 11 A.M. April 25th, two. October, "During last part there was a great rush of Blackbirds, Skylarks, and Stares."

Rathlin Island.—April 3d, four.

Innishtrahull.—October 17th, one on island; wind strong N.E., clear. This is the first seen since last winter. It seemed very tired, and was quite tame.

Arranmore.—December 21st, Starling, with Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Fieldfares.

Rathlin O'Birne.—October 2d, six going W.; wind light S.; the first seen this winter. December 18th, 8 A.M., about two hundred; stormy, from N.E., with snow; came from shore. Fifteen killed striking. Immense flocks remained four days on island during snow. (See under Fieldfare.)

Killybegs.—November 19th, several flying about light, 7.30 P.M.; gale from S.W. December 1st, flocks, 9 A.M. 8th, several flocks in neighbourhood; gale from S.W. 18th, small flocks flying about; snow, wind light; also Thrushes, Larks, and Blackbirds.

Broadhaven.—November 18th, Starling in flocks; remain here.

Eagle Island, E.—May 6th, one on island. October 24th, about one thousand, at 8 A.M., going inland; wind E., light. 29th, large flock going S.W.; wind S.W., light. 31st, 7.30 A.M., several thousand going W.; wind fresh S., clear. November 1st, several thousand in morning going W.; wind strong S.W. December 10th, several round lantern, 10 P.M.; rain. 19th, small flock on island, 10 A.M. wind fresh N.

Slyne Head, S.—October 28th, sixteen on island; the first seen. December 18th, numbers with Thrushes, Blackbirds, Larks, Linnets, and Chaffinches, while snow lasted; wind strong N.E., snow.

Arran Island, N.—October 25th to 28th, flocks all day. December 18th to 21st, flocks, with Linnets, Fieldfares, Thrushes, and Blackbirds.

Tearaght.—February 15th, large flock on island. March 27th, all have left. November 14th, great many arrived. 18th, a great number with Thrushes. (See under Thrush.)

Skelligs.—November 11th, a great number. Remained all the month.

Chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus, Linn.).

Mine Head.—April 14th, gathering material for nests; breed on cliffs. Seven or eight nests within three miles.

Rathlin Island.—June 20th, eight remain here.

Arranmore.—June 9th, two Choughs. December 4th, five all day.

Blackrock, Mayo.—October 20th, two. 24th, one on rock.

Tearaght.—March 25th, Choughs have left, except two breeding.

Skelligs.—September 20th, two left—being here all season. October 6th to 10th, four.

Raven (Corvus corax, Linn.).

Mine Head.—March 16th, a pair always in neighbourhood; breed on cliff near lighthouse; young birds in nest now.

Rathlin Island.—June 16th, two Ravens; remain here.

Dunree Head.—Two noted May 20th, October 26th, and December 30th, going W.

Arranmore.—June 26th, two; December 22d, two. They remain all the year.

Rathlin O'Birne.—September 28th, two; they build on a cliff to the S.W. of island.

Broadhaven.—October 7th, two going W.

Blackrock, Mayo.—April 25th, two "small Ravens."

Tearaght.—March 10th, two about island.

Skelligs.—September 1st, four; remained until 10th. November 20th, four.

Hooded Crow (Corvus cornix, Linn.).

Fastnet.—April 17th, three, remained all day.

Innishtrahull.—April 14th, two Grey-backed Crows during day. "They are destructive to the young lambs, and pick out their eyes and tongues." July 11th to 21st, seven old and young ones about island.

Arranmore.—June 4th, two Grey Crows. November 23d, two.

Arran Island, N.—May 10th, four on island.

Tearaght.—August 22d, nine seen.

Valencia.—August 6th, two.

Skelligs.—September 1st, five; remained until 10th. November 21st, four; remained all month.

Rook (Corvus frugilegus, Linn.).

Mine Head.—August, "many died in July from hunger." [January?]

Coningbeg light-ship.—April 22d, two "Crows" passed N.W. at 7 A.M. wind N.E., light, clear.

Barrels Rock light-ship.—April 3d, one "Crow" going N.; wind fresh S.W., clear. October 16th, one Crow going N.W.

Arklow North Light-ship.—March 29th, some "Crows," 9 A.M., going N.W.; wind light W.

Rockabill.—March 25th, "Crows" seen. June 16th, "Crows" seen. October 6th, six on rock.

South Maidens.—February 10th, five "Crows" going W. March 20th, a flock going N.E.; wind light, clear. April 7th, four.

Arranmore.—On 18th July large quantities of Rooks and their young came from the mainland; they remained five days. December 22d, one.

Broadhaven.—October 14th, sixty going S.

Eagle Island, E.—April 29th, three Rooks flew inland.

Arran Island, N.—August 20th, four "Crows."

Valentia.—August 27th and 29th, four "Black Crows."

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula, Linn.).

Fastnet.—October 26th, three on rock; clear; wind E., light.

Mine Head.—August 13th, Daws may be seen daily.

Arklow South Light-ship.—March 28th, flock going N.E., 10 A.M.

Rockabill.—March 23d, Jackdaws at noon.

Rathlin Island.—June 18th, three; remain here.

Magpie (Pica rustica, Scop.).

Dunree Head.—September 20th, three.

Arranmore.—November 24th, one at 8 A.M.

Swallow (Hirundo rustica, Linn.).

Fastnet.—April 18th, two; first seen this season; wind E.S.E.

Mine Head.—April 14th, first seen; plentiful in summer. Swallows and Martins left about 20th October.

Dungarvan.—September 20th, 11 A.M., wind light E.; gloomy, misty. Hundreds of House Swallows resting on lighthouse walls, and going S.E. October 4th, a few stragglers, 8 A.M. to noon, passing in twos and threes to S.E.; fog. November 1st, one struck lantern 7.30 A.M.; not killed.

Coningbeg Light-ship.—April 12th, one going N. A few noted at intervals, April 15th to May 7th and 8th, when "a flock" passed N.E.; wind S.E. and S. On 23d many passed during day. September 16th and 20th, flocks passing S.; wind fresh S.E., clear.

Barrels Rock Light-ship.—April 27th, three about ship. May 8th, small flocks going S.E.; fog; 19th to 23d, odd Swallows going N.; on 23d, several rested on ship, then flew N. September 15th to 21st, passing all day to S.E.; clear, wind N.E. to S.E.

Tuskar Rock.—May 9th, a flock alighted on rock at 6 A.M.; 19th, 10 to 11 A.M., large flocks passed to N.W.; seemed tired; wind light S.E. "I particularly notice a falling off in Swallows this summer." September 25th, 8 A.M., Swallows in a flock on the rock.

Arklow South Light-ship.—April 5th, two flying N.W. Also noted 12th and 23d. May 3d, 4th, and on 8th, several about lantern. Direction of flight generally N.W. June 28th, three. September 15th, two; 19th, flock flying high to S.E.; 28th, several about ship; wind S.W., cloudy.

Arklow North Light-ship.—May 9th and 10th, several flocks going N.W. in forenoon; wind variable. 11th, great flock about ship 2 P.M. September 17th, six going S.; 20th, flocks going S.W. October 5th, two flocks going S.W.

Kish Light-ship.—May 16th, flock going N.W.

Rockabill.—April 26th, Swallows passing all day. May 11th, Swallows passing. June 28th, large flocks all day going W.; wind light S.W. September 25th, nine passing from W. to E. October 5th, five going E.

Copeland (Mew) Island.—May 5th, sixty.

South Maidens.—April 25th, two on rock.

Rathlin Island.—April 19th, four; 23d, two. Noted May 6th and 7th.

Dunree Head.—July 12th, ten. August 1st, flocks at station. 18th, in great numbers; wind light S.W. Swallows breed near lighthouse.

Arranmore.—May 26th, one. November 28th, three Swallows all day; wind S.E., fresh, clear. [Very late.]

Killybegs.—April 26th, four Swallows.

Blackrock, Mayo.—April 16th, one about rock; wind N., light.

Arran Island, N.—May 9th, two seen.

Tearaght.—April 25th, one on island. May 1st, one; 18th, twelve.

Skelligs.—April 24th, three flying about.

Martins.

Fastnet.—September 22d, at 10 A.M., about rock. Left for N.E.

Mine Head.—May 1st, House Martin. Plentiful all summer.

Tuskar Rock.—April 13th, one Martin on rock, 10 A.M. 22d, small numbers going N.W.

Tearaght.—April 20th, one Sand Martin found dying. [Received in flesh.]

Swift (Cypselus apus, Linn.).

Tuskar Rock.—May 15th, one alighted 3 A.M. wind strong N. [Leg and wing of Swift received.] June 19th and 20th, one seen. July 28th, 11.30 P.M., one killed striking; overcast, misty.

Rockabill.—May 30th, Swifts all day.

Innishtrahull.—One noted May 1st to June 7th at intervals.

Blackrock, Mayo.—September 19th, one about rock.

Nightjar (Caprimulgus europæus, Linn.).

Mine Head.—May 29th, one heard at 2.30 A.M.

Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus, Linn.).

Mine Head.—May 7th, first heard.

Copeland (Mew) Island.—May 9th, one on island.

Rathlin Island.—May 10th, one at 6 A.M.

Arranmore.—May 15th, one, the first seen.

Wryneck (Iynx torquilla, Linn.).

Arran Island, N.—October 6th, 2.30 A.M., wind very light S.W.; blue sky, cloudy, misty. One killed striking. [Received in flesh a male Wryneck, very fat, being the second Irish killed specimen; the first having been obtained at Dunmore, Co. Waterford, 5th October 1877.]

"Hoopoe."

Rockabill.—June 12th, one on rock.

Pigeons.

Fastnet.—October 5th, one "Dove" on balcony. Struck by keeper; fell into sea; wind fresh S.E.

Mine Head.—April 15th, about a dozen breed in caves near lighthouse. A few may always be seen. December 26th, about fifty Rock Pigeons in fields. January 1st, a dozen.

Dungarvan.—September 23d, Rock Pigeons all day about station. Not plentiful here.

Barrels Rock Light-ship.—October 3d, one "Dove" alighted on ship, then flew N.; wind S.E., fresh.

Arklow South Light-ship.—September 5th, one "Dove" on deck, 8 A.M. calm, cloudy.

Arklow North Light-ship.—December 11th, one passed to N.W.; wind S.W., light.

Kish Light-ship.—March 1st, caught one on deck at 2 P.M.

Rockabill.—February 13th, one shot. April 20th, one do. June 27th, one Rock Dove. July 4th, one.

Innishtrahull.—January 17th, three Rock Pigeons, one shot. March 13th, eleven, breed in caves. September 8th, two. November 18th, five. Pigeons are resident.

Dunree Head.—Noted April 28th, May 10th, July 20th, October 4th, December 8th, from three to ten each date, all going S.E.

Arranmore.—May 27th, Rock Pigeons about all day.

Rathlin O'Birne.—December 27th, two Pigeons came to island, one blue and one white. They remained, and are tame.

Broadhaven.—November, Rock Pigeons at all times. Remain here.

Arran Island, N.—May 4th, seven; 8th, ten, going S.; 24th, five do.

Skelligs.—December 4th, one Pigeon all day.

Turtle Dove (Turtur communis, Selby).

Tuskar Rock.—May 8th, one alighted on rock, 8 A.M. wind light S.E.; 12th, one on rock, shot. [Received in flesh.—R. M. B.] "I saw one or two every year since I came here, but could not tell what they were until I got this one."

"Partridge."

Rockabill.—May 9th, "Partridges" at night. [There was an entry under Partridge last year, also at Rockabill. Some error—Quails?]

Corncrake (Crex pratensis, Bechst.).

Mine Head.—May 10th, heard, and frequently afterwards.

Tuskar Rock.—May 3d, one found dead; 23d, one on rock; fog. September 23d, 11 P.M., one caught alive at lantern glass; wind light N., cloudy; 24th one killed striking. [Leg and wing received.]

Rockabill.—May 9th, Corncrakes passed at night; 11th, do., some killed striking.

Rathlin Island.—April 27th, one. May 13th, one.

Blackrock, Mayo.—May 20th, Landrail at noon on rock; misty, wind light N.E.

Skelligs.—April 27th, one at noon, going N.; wind S.E.

Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus, Linn.).

Fastnet.—October 28th, one killed striking; got on rock after night; drizzling rain. [Leg and wing received.]

Tuskar Rock.—October 26th, one caught at lantern; wind E., fresh. [Received in flesh.]

Water Hen (Gallinula chloropus, Linn.).

Rathlin O'Birne.—October 28th, 11.30 P.M., wind moderate S.E., very dark; "one struck S.W. side of lantern with tremendous force, and was killed instantly." [Received in flesh.] "I never observed one in this locality before."

Golden Plover (Charadrius pluvialis, Linn.).

Fastnet.—October 5th, one killed striking, 4 A.M. misty, wind S.E.

Mine Head.—January 18th, noticed in flocks; also 3d and 18th March. They leave during summer. October 23d, in flocks to-day, and frequently up to January 1st, 1887.

Dungarvan.—December 26th, numbers "Grey" Plover in fields.

Tuskar Rock.—March 1st, one passed N.; wind strong N.E., misty. April 21st, a flock passed N.W. 10 P.M.

Arklow South Light-ship.—March 13th, one "Plover;" wind light, hazy; killed striking, 2 A.M. October 3d, one "Grey" Plover.

Rockabill.—March 1st, one "Grey" Plover killed striking; wind strong N.E., snow. March 12th, large flocks Golden Plover going N.

South Maidens.—February 27th, a flock of "Grey" Plover going W.; wind strong S.E. April 1st, one hundred "Grey" Plover going N.W.; wind S., clear.

Innishtrahull.—October 17th, one going W. December 18th, sixteen; wind N., snow, very stormy. Left on 21st.

Tory Island.—February 5th, two "Plover" killed striking.

Arranmore.—April 29th, two Golden Plover going N.E. December 23d, one.

Rathlin O'Birne.—October 3d, one on island, shot. December 19th, thirty came from mainland; wind strong N.E., snow; five shot.

Killybegs.—November 12th, about a dozen; wind strong N.W. December 6th, twenty; wind strong S.W.

Broadhaven.—November 1st, flocks.

Eagle Island, E.—April 28th, one shot.

Blackrock, Mayo.—April 16th, one. 28th, 11 P.M., flock about lantern; misty. October 4th, one on rock.

Slyne Head, S.—November 4th, four "Grey" Plover going S.

Green Plover (Vanellus vulgaris, Bechst.).

Mine Head.—January 18th, great flocks going seaward in a S.W. direction; frosty, wind N. 26th, a few. March 1st, 2d, and 16th, in fields; leave during summer. October 23d, in flocks to-day, and frequently up to January 1st, 1887.

Dungarvan.—November 5th, large flocks of Lapwing about. 26th, large flocks flying to and from half tide rock. December 26th, numbers about.

Tuskar.—February 9th, one Peewit passed W., 11 A.M. March 1st and 13th, one or two on rock. October 27th, one, 3 A.M.

Rockabill.—February 24th, one. 28th, Lapwing at night. March 1st, large flocks going S. 2d, some going S. 19th, some seen.

Copeland (Mew) Island.—April 16th, twenty about; wind light, clear.

South Maidens.—April 24th, three Green Plover going N.W.; rain. October 6th, some about light at night.

Rathlin O'Birne.—December 29th, eight came from shore; wind N.W., fresh; two shot.

Broadhaven.—November 1st, one Peewit.

Eagle Island, E.—April 28th, one Lapwing.

Sea Pie (Hæmatopus ostralegus, Linn.).

Fastnet.—September 27th, twelve all day; first on rock this season.

Rockabill.—June 12th, 8 A.M., Sea Pies; also on 24th. November 4th, several.

Copeland (Mew) Island.—July 12th, fifty in vicinity.

Rathlin Island.—May 28th, seven Oyster-catchers going N.

Innishtrahull.—April 10th, two "Sea Magpies" on rocks. September 30th, one.

Arranmore.—May 15th, sixteen on rocks.

Killybegs.—March 4th, four Oyster-catchers on rocks. 20th, six.

Broadhaven.—December 26th, seven; remain here.

Eagle Island, E.—March 31st, two or three come from shore occasionally.

Arran Island, N.—January, February, and March, flocks during these months on island. In July and August, Sea Pie. December, do.

Skelligs.—March 31st and April 3d, one.

Grey Phalarope (Phalaropus fulicarius, Linn.).

Dungarvan.—November 13th, one swimming, shot. Identified by Mr R. J. Ussher.

Woodcock (Scolopax rusticula, Linn.).

Fastnet.—November 30th, 3 A.M., one got dead on balcony, killed striking; wind strong N.W., squally.

Dungarvan.—January 2d, 1887, one started in field near station.

Tuskar Rock.—November 30th, one, 9 A.M., going N.

Rockabill.—March 10th, two killed striking; wind strong S.E., gloomy.

South Maidens.—January 31st, 9 P.M., one struck during a snow shower, disabled. February 11th, one seen on rock. October 6th, one killed striking.

Innishtrahull.—December 21st, one; wind S.W., stormy. 27th to 30th, one also seen.

Tory Island.—February 4th, one killed striking; wind strong N.W., rain.

Arranmore.—December 20th, Woodcock.

Rathlin O'Birne.—December 18th, twelve on island, four shot; wind strong N.E., snow.

Broadhaven.—December 2d, one at noon.

Blackrock, Mayo.—November 12th, one on rock; wind N., fresh.

Slyne Head, S.—November 3d, one on island; gale from W. December 19th, one or two daily.

Tearaght.—October 30th, one struck, 5 A.M. wind S.E., fog; not killed.

Snipe.

Fastnet.—September 18th, two about rock at 9 A.M., gloomy; very large. October 30th, one round light.

Mine Head.—January 18th, 25th, and 26th, noticed in marshes. September 12th, one, and subsequently in frosty weather in marshes.

Tuskar Rock.—November 27th, one snipe on rock.

Arklow South Light-ship.—September 24th, one struck foremast, 11 P.M.; wind light S.W., cloudy; fell on deck—kept alive in cabin.

Rockabill.—February 25th, one Jack Snipe killed striking. 26th, Snipe passing at night. April 27th, one Jack Snipe; wind light S.E., misty. September 28th, one killed striking, 10 P.M.; misty. [Leg and wing of Jack Snipe received.]

South Maidens.—October 6th, one killed striking, 11 P.M.

Innishtrahull.—January 17th, one on island. October 4th, one small Snipe—[may have been Jack Snipe.]—killed striking, at 11 P.M. wind strong S.E., hazy. December 2d, one Snipe; wind strong N., snow. 14th and 15th, a Jack Snipe seen; wind very strong N.E. December 30th, six to eight on island.

Arranmore.—December 20th, Snipe.

Rathlin O'Birne.—December 12th, one killed striking; wind fresh W., snow showers. [Leg and wing received.]

Broadhaven.—December 3d, one Snipe and a Jack Snipe; both are plentiful.

Arran Island, N.—November 24th, a Snipe on island.

"Sea Larks," &c.

Fastnet.—September 27th, sixteen "Sand Larks." They frequent rock at intervals all the season. October 28th, four. December 11th, six.

Coningbeg Light-ship.—May 17th, 4 A.M., one Common Sandpiper got dead on deck. [Leg and wing received.] May 31st, a "little Stint" killed striking at midnight; overcast, showers. [Leg and wing of Curlew; Sandpiper received on June 2d.] August 12th, one killed striking. [Leg and wing of Curlew Sandpiper received.] October 14th, three "Pectoral Sandpipers" about ship; 16th, two do.

Barrels Rock Light-ship.—May 13th, one "Sand Lark."

Rockabill.—February 25th, a "Temminck's Stint" killed striking. [Doubtfully accurate. Leg and wing not received.] October 28th, Sandpiper killed striking; gloomy, wing strong E. [Leg and wing of Curlew Sandpiper received.]

Copeland (Mew) Island.—May 7th, 11 P.M., ten "Sand Larks," six killed striking; misty.

South Maidens.—January 28th, six "Sand Larks" on rock. February 8th, one.

Innishtrahull.—September 6th and 7th, a number of "Sand Larks" on island each day; wind strong S.W. December 15th, eight; wind very strong N.E.

Arranmore.—April 18th, one Ringed Dotterel. June 28th, four "Sand Larks" on rocks. December 28th, seven Dotterel all day; wind strong N.E. 21st, seven.

Rathlin O'Birne.—November 3d, 3 A.M., one Sand Lark killed striking; wind strong W., squally. [Leg and wing of Purple Sandpiper received.] They are plentiful on rock, and come to dwellings in stormy weather.

Broadhaven.—December 27th, one Ringed Dotterel.

Eagle Island, E.—April 7th, five Turnstone and ten Purple Sandpiper on island. [Leg and wing of Purple Sandpiper and Turnstone received.] April 28th, two Common Sandpiper breeding; also last year. October 12th and November 1st, one Turnstone. December 28th, three; a gale from N.W. October 26th, three Purple Sandpipers. November 6th, six remained on island several days.

Blackrock, Mayo.—November 17th, bird found dead in yard; wind S.W., fresh. "This species is seen on the top of a rock whenever a storm is approaching, and during a gale." [Leg and wing of Turnstone received.]

Arran Island, N.—December, "Sand Larks" about island.

Redshank (Totanus calidris, Linn.).

Fastnet.—September 21st, two about all day; wind fresh E.

Coningbeg Light-ship.—October 17th, one seen.

Innishtrahull.—April 10th, one on island; wind light N.E. December 15th, one; wind very strong N.E. 30th, about ten on island.

Arran Island, N.—Flocks during January, February, and March about island. December, do.

Greenshank (Totanus canescens, Gmel.).

Dungarvan.—December 5th, six seen on strand.

Curlew (Numenius arquata, Linn.).

Fastnet.—September 5th, six at 2 A.M. about light; clear. 8th, four going S.E.

Mine Head.—February 7th, two at night calling; fog. March 19th, several during day; great fog. 22d, flying about lantern in night; fog. August 22d, 9 P.M., Curlew heard passing; also noted September 2d, 14th, and December 20th.

Tuskar Rock.—March 13th, Curlew passed 4.30 A.M.

Arklow South Light-ship.—February 23d, one about ship.

Arklow North Light-ship.—September 25th, Curlew about lantern 10 P.M.

Rockabill.—March 19th, Curlew about all day. June 16th and July 28th, noted.

South Maidens.—March 19th, five going N.E.; wind strong S. 26th, 3 A.M., fifty; wind strong S.W.

Innishtrahull.—January 2d, 14th, 21st, and February 16th, three to seven noticed about island. September 8th, a flock on island.

Dunree Head.—Noted November 2d, 5th, and December 9th.

Arranmore.—December 15th, three.

Killybegs.—April 8th, six. Noted October 8th, 12th, and 26th.

Broadhaven.—October 19th, Curlew in flocks remain here.

Eagle Island, E.—March 28th, one.

Arran Island, N.—Curlew during February and March. Noted also April 30th.

Tearaght.—August 21st, two going N.E. September 13th, one seen.

Whimbrel (Numenius phæopus, Linn.).

Mine Head.—August 17th, four going S.W., flying at about 400 feet, and calling.

Dungarvan.—September 10th, two; rare at this season. 21st, four flying high to S.E., and whistling.

Coningbeg light-ship.—April 28th, a flock passed N. over ship; wind N.E., fresh, hazy.

Innishtrahull.—June 4th and 7th, a few "young Curlew" about island; misty. [Probably Whimbrel.]

Arranmore.—June 26th, one Whimbrel going S.E. December 17th, two [? Curlew.].

Blackrock, Mayo.—May 10th, sixty May birds going N.E.; wind N., light.

Terns.

Fastnet.—September 4th, several "Mew Gulls" in night. None struck; misty.