Report on the Migration of Birds in the Spring and Autumn of 1885. Seventh Report (Vol. II No. 2)
Part 14
_Fastnet._--October 16th, one.
_Mine Head._--October 30th, one caught (male); previous night stormy. November 10th, one caught on glass; misty, wind E., fresh.
_Dungarvan._--November 9th, one (female) struck 2 A.M., not killed; misty.
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--April 18th, one seen.
_Tuskar Rock._--February 13th and 14th, Blackbirds constantly striking from 1 A.M. to 7 A.M.; a great number killed; wind fresh S.W., fog.
_Arklow South Light-ship._--February 11th, two killed striking at midnight; fog; found dead on deck. 12th, two killed striking; gloomy. 13th, four about light; 15th, one killed striking; 16th, Blackbirds from 6 P.M. until midnight about lantern; clear. November 6th and 8th, many about lantern at night, some killed; hazy.
_Arklow North Light-ship._--February 15th, four killed striking. March 4th, four do. November 15th, two killed striking; 22d and 23d, some about lantern all night.
_Kish Light-ship._--November 7th, one killed striking; clear.
_Rockabill._--October 18th, 21st, November 8th, 9th, and 10th, numbers passed on these nights; many killed.
_Copeland (Mew) Island._--March 8th, two killed striking. April 18th, about forty near station. November 7th, three killed striking 10 P.M.; clear. December 31st, one hundred Blackbirds about island.
_Arranmore._--September 11th, November 3d, and December 9th, one to three noted.
_Killybegs._--October 31st, two seen; wind strong N.W. November 3d and 29th, another.
_Eagle Island, E._--October 19th, one seen.
_Straw Island._--November 13th, numbers of Blackbirds going N.W.
_Tearaght._--March 15th, one, and up to April 1st. October 19th, several arrived on rock.
_Skelligs._--March 17th, two Blackbirds on rock. October 16th, several arrived; a gale from N.E. 17th, several; 31st, Blackbirds seen. Several during November.
Ring Ouzel.
_Mine Head._--December 8th, "A Blackbird with a white breast," and also on the 9th and 10th--probably the same bird on each occasion. Not seen afterwards. "I was quite close to to this bird; it was very black, except the white breast, which was very distinct. It did not extend round back of neck."
_Skelligs._--April 9th, one on rock; wind S.E., strong.
Hedge Sparrow.
_Tuskar Rock._--May 25th, five "Dunnocks" on the rock. August 31st and September 3d and 12th, one or two "Dunnocks" seen.
_Tearaght._--March 1st, a few remained all the spring. I am not sure if they remained during the summer.
Robin.
_Arklow North Light-ship._--November 29th, one Robin flew on deck; wind fresh, S.
_Rockabill._--March 3d, Robins remaining.
_Rathlin Island._--December 3d, three Redbreasts all day.
_Killybegs._--October 4th and 14th, one seen.
_Valentia._--Noted in May, September, October, November, and December.
_Skelligs._--November 9th, one Robin. The first seen since my arrival in April 1883; wind S., strong.
Black Redstart.
_Mine Head._--November 9th, one; 13th, one shot; 18th, one shot. [Received in flesh.--R. M. B.] December 23d, one.
_Dungarvan._--November 7th, one Redstart. Remained three days. Rare.
_Rockabill._--Nov. 21st, one shot. [Received in flesh.--R. M. B.]
_Tearaght._--February 1st, two remained about a fortnight. November 17th, one Redstart on rock; 24th, another, 28th, five remained a fortnight.
_Skelligs._--October 17th, four Black Redstarts on rock; 19th, twenty--wind N.E., fresh, misty--"observed one with a white breast and belly;" 31st, a few seen; November 18th, Black Redstart shot; specimen sent. [Received.--R. M. B.]
"Blackcap" (probably Stonechat).
_Mine Head._--January 10th, 1886, I have seen this little bird frequently all the winter.
_Tuskar Rock._--May 25th, one "Whinchat."
_Killybegs._--May 11th, two "Blackcaps" seen.
"Stonechat" (Wheatear).
_Fastnet._--March 15th, several about light at midnight--gloomy, wind E.--three killed. April 10th, several about rock all day; wind N. May 12th, a flock at 8 A.M. going N.E.; wind W. October 20th, several about light, two killed striking; hazy, wind light. November 13th, eleven seen, all died on rock.
_Dungarvan._--March 19th, two seen.
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--April 13th, one Wheatear killed striking; light haze. April 21st, two killed striking. March 16th, one "Stonechat." April 8th, one Wheatear killed, 4 A.M., clear.
_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--May 12th, one rested on ship, and died shortly afterwards.
_Tuskar Rock._--'March 16th, "Blackcap and Wheatear" alighted on rock--first this spring; wind light, N.W. April 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, and 16th, one to two Wheatears noticed. August 8th, 28th, and 30th, one to three Wheatears.
_South Maidens._--About middle of April, a considerable number of "Wheatears and Stonechatters" alighted on rock for some time, and then flew N.W.
_Rathlin Island._--March 8th, three "Stonechats." April 13th, seven Wheatears struck at midnight--three killed. April 14th, three at midnight, caught one. April 30th, "Stonechats" breed here. May 1st, three Wheatears.
_Innishtrahull._--April 13th, nine "Stonechats" on island.
_Arranmore._--April 2d, Four "Stonechats;" 12th, eight. May 30th, nine. September 8th, four at 10 P.M.--wind strong, W.--one killed striking.
_Rathlin O'Birne._--August 12th, "Stonechatters" all day. September 14th, caught one under a stone.
_Killybegs._--May 4th, five or six Stonechats.
_Eagle Island, E._--September 6th, two on island.
_Tearaght._--March 14th, first observed. About a dozen on island all the summer. I saw a nest with five young ones three feet in, under a rock.
_Skelligs._--March 11th, two Wheatears, first appearance; wind S.E., strong; 14th, several; wind S.E.
"Grasshopper Warbler" (probably Sedge Warbler).
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--May 13th, twenty "Grasshopper Warblers," 4 A.M.--wind light, N.W.--one killed striking, clear.
Whitethroat.
_Tuskar Rock._--May 12th, Whitethroats constantly striking, midnight to 3 A.M.; misty. Thirty-five killed. August 31st, one seen.
Chiff-Chaff (probably Willow Wren also).
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--April 17th, one died on deck, tired out; 19th, one; 20th, one killed, fog; 30th, one.
_Tuskar Rock._--April 12th, one killed striking. The first this year; 13th, 14th, 15th, and 17th, Chiff-Chaffs noted; 22d, constantly striking all night, scores killed; wind strong, squally, cloudy. May 12th, constantly striking, midnight to 3 A.M., twenty-three killed; misty, wind light, N.E. August 30th and September 3d, one or two seen.
Golden-Crested Wren.
_Dungarvan._--November 4th, one struck 2 A.M., not killed; gloomy.
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--May 7th, two "Fire-Crests" on ship.
_Tuskar Rock._--April 13th, the first Goldcrest this season.
_Rockabill._--April 7th, Golden-Crested Wren seen.
_South Maidens._--April 12th, one "Robin (Golden-Crested)" struck lantern 11 P.M., not killed.
_Rathlin Island._--April 13th, thirteen at midnight. Five killed striking; 14th, five struck, caught two at midnight. The Goldcrest did not put in an appearance in the winter season this year.
Killybegs--November 11th, 5 am., one caught at glass; gloomy; wind fresh, S.E.
_Blackrock, Mayo._--November 7th, 7 P.M., two Golden-Crested Wrens, one killed striking; fog and rain.
Wren.
_Fastnet._--October 20th, two about light; hazy. November 13th, one seen, died on rock.
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--April 12th, two.
_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--April 2d, one Wren seen.
_Tuskar Rock._--April 13th, one Common Wren struck.
_Arklow South Light-ship._--April 13th, a Wren flying about ship.
_Rockabill._--April 13th, Wrens. September 21st, ditto. October 21st, ditto.
_Innishtrahull._--March 16th and 19th, Common Wrens about lantern, two killed striking.
_Eagle Island, E._--October 27th, two Wrens; still on island 26th December 1885.
_Skelligs._--Wrens are resident. December--The Wren is more plentiful the last four months.
"Tits."
_Mine Head._--December 9th, one Blue Tit shot. Several seen about.
_Tuskar Rock._--March 16th, "Tits and other small birds" passing in threes and fours.
_Killybegs._--December 5th, two "Blackcaps" seen. "The Blackcaps are either _Parus major_ or _Parus palustris_; I am aware they are not the Blackcap Warbler."--Joseph Hill.
Wagtail.
_Mine Mead._--December 8th, one shot.
_Dungarvan._--November 27th, five very dark Wagtails.
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--March 15th, two Pied Wagtails going N.
_Tuskar Rock._--March 16th, one Grey Wagtail alighted. September 28th, one.
_Arklow North Light-ship._--April 28th, some Wagtails passed N.W.
_Rockabill._--April 1st, Wagtail noted. October 5th, some.
_South Maidens._--April 14th, two Wagtails.
_Rathlin Island._--September 17th, Pied Wagtail.
_Arranmore._--June 29th, six Wagtails all day. September 3d, three. January 2d, one.
_Killybegs._--December 5th, a Pied Wagtail.
_Eagle Island, E._--September 6th, one seen; 21st, one.
_Arran Island, N._--July 1st, one. October 14th, two.
_Straw Island._--July 24th, one Grey Wagtail.
_Skelligs._--March 15th, one stayed five days; wind S.E., strong. August 19th, two Grey Wagtails. September 4th, four on rock; remained until 10th. A gale from S.W.
Titlarks.
_Fastnet._--November 7th and 8th, numbers about light; overcast.
_Tuskar Rock._--March 7th, Titlarks passing W., first this spring. April 17th, a number about rock, September 28th, Rock Pipits.
_Arklow South Light-ship._--February 16th, five killed striking; 23d, passing N.W. all day. March 15th, a flock going N.W. April 17th, Titlarks going N.W.
_Kish Light-ship._--April 9th, several flocks going N.W.; 24th, a flock. May 1st, three about deck all day.
_Rockabill._--March 3d, seen all day; breed on rock.
_Copeland (Mew) Island._--April 14th, six Titlarks struck; four killed.
_Eagle Island, E._--September 6th, two seen.
_Straw Island._--March 23d, eight Field-Larks (small) remain here. September 7th, two.
_Skelligs._--Titlarks are resident.
Larks.
_Fastnet._--October 12th, two at midnight, one killed; clear, wind light, N.E. 20th, great number all night, seven killed striking; hazy, wind light, N.E. November 7th and 8th, great numbers all night, eleven killed striking; overcast, wind light, S. 9th, numbers at night; overcast. 11th, Larks too numerous to count all night, twelve killed striking; overcast, wind S.E.
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--April 12th, several Larks during night about ship. 14th and 17th, one. March 13th and 14th, four to twelve going N.W.; wind E. and N.E. 23d, one. September 18th, four going W. September 26th, a "Ground Lark." October 6th, "Ground Lark" got dead on deck; wind fresh, N.W. [Leg and wing of Titlark received.--R. M. B.] 7th, twelve going N.W.; wind N., fresh.
_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--December 18th, odd Larks passed N. January 19th and 20th, eighty-six Larks passed.
_Tuskar Rock._--February 15th, ten killed striking; overcast, gloomy. March 5th, Larks going W.
_Arklow South Light-ship._--October 15th and 18th, flocks going N.W. November 8th, Skylarks about lantern at night; hazy.
_Arklow North Light-ship._--January 25th, some Larks about lantern--midnight. February 4th, a flock going N.W. February 10th, four killed striking. 15th, two killed striking. 16th, three killed striking. 23d, flocks going N.W. all day; wind strong, S.W. March 5th, Larks passed. April 17th, three Skylarks killed striking. November 1st, 2d, and 29th, Larks noted.
_Kish Light-ship._--April 4th, flock going N.W. 14th, several Skylarks about lantern, one killed striking. 15th, passing S.W. during day, two killed striking at night; clear. Oct. 22d, two about ship. 30th, a flock going N.W. Nov. 9th, two about ship.
_Rockabill._--February 24th and April 14th, Larks about light, several struck. October 5th, Larks. 21st, all day and night. November 6th, all night, numbers killed.
_Copeland (Mew) Island._--March 14th, about twenty struck, six killed, 11 P.M.; wind S., overcast. May 19th, about twelve around light, 10 P.M.; misty.
_South Maidens._--April 14th, twelve Common Larks seen.
_Rathlin Island._--April 13th, four Skylarks, two killed striking at midnight.
_Innishtrahull._--March 16th and 19th, Larks about lantern, fourteen killed.
_Rathlin O'Birne._--Always on island in autumn.
_Killybegs._--Skylarks and Titlarks are here all the year. November 11th, 4 A.M., one killed striking, and another caught at glass; wind fresh, S.E., gloomy.
_Blackrock, Mayo._--November 6th and 7th, Larks all day, one killed striking; fog and rain.
_Skelligs._--October 31st, a few Larks seen.
Snow Bunting.
_Dungarvan._--December 1st, one seen; rare here.
_Arklow North Light-ship._--February 17th, one caught on deck.
_Rockabill._--December 22d, Snow Buntings.
_Rathlin Island._--March 10th, one seen. September 6th, five going S. November 4th, two; very few seen this season.
_Innishtrahull._--February 20th, three shot.
_Arranmore._--February 3d and March 12th, Snow Buntings noted. September 19th, one; 21st, eighteen; also noticed October 30th.
_Eagle Island, E._--October 1st, one on Island, and a few October 6th.
_Blackrock, Mayo._--September 8th, one about rock; wind S., fresh. October 5th, eight. December 8th, forty all day. January 20th, 1886, twenty on rock. "For the last nine days the spray has been flying over rock, and the Snow Buntings never left, and how they manage to exist I cannot imagine."
_Blacksod._--February 20th, Snow-Birds.
_Arran Island, N._--October 8th, five Snow Buntings.
_Tearaght._--October 14th, several arrived; remained three weeks.
_Skelligs._--September 11th, one on rock; gale from S. October 1st, one (being first since 11th ult.), which remained here ever since. 6th, six seen. 31st, a few.
Yellowhammer.
_Mine Head._--November 1st, plentiful, and up to date January 15th, 1886.
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--May 27th, one rested on ship; wind strong S., fog.
_Rockabill._--March 3d, Yellowhammers remaining July 5th, do.
_Killybegs._--May 18th, two seen. October 16th, one.
Chaffinch.
_Mine Head._--November 12th, one caught near lighthouse in morning exhausted. Small birds flying in lantern rays all night, and striking.
_Tuskar Bock._--March 21st, one seen.
_Arklow South Light-ship._--April 12th, one Finch on deck. October 11th, two on deck all day. A flock went N.W. 16th, two all day on ship. November 2d, 9th, 12th, and 19th, one or two Chaffinches seen about the deck.
_Arklow North Light-ship._--February 6th, six passed W. November 12th, eight alighted on deck. 13th, a flock passed E.
_Kish Light-ship._--May 7th, two about deck all day. November 7th, two all day about the ship.
_Rockabill._--October 18th, Chaffinches noticed. November 6th, do.
_Tearaght._--March 20th, Chaffinches left about this date. December 19th, a large flock of hen Chaffinches arrived on rock.
"Mountain Finch."
_Skelligs._--November 8th, one struck 10 P.M.; not injured. 9th, four, but not seen after this date.
Sparrow.
_Mine Head._--January 10th, 1886, Common Sparrow always plentiful here.
_Arklow South Light-ship._--September 19th, flock passed.
_Killybegs._--March 18th, two seen.
_Eagle Island, E._--September 16th, fifty to sixty remained on island a short time; very lively, went W. 23d and 29th, thirty chirruping and very lively; also on October 7th and 17th pecking about rubbish. On last date they flew S.E. inland.
_Straw Island._--April 15th, three House Sparrows.
_Valentia._--June 30th, Sparrows about.
Greenfinch.
_Fastnet._--March 2d, several all day about rock, seven died; overcast, gloomy, wind fresh, S.E. September 28th, two, wind N.E. October 16th, three; wind E. light, going N.W. November 12th, seventeen all day on rock; wind light S.
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--March 16th, one. April 18th, one seen.
_Kish Light-ship._--May 9th, two about masts all day.
_Rockabill._--November 6th, Green Linnets.
_Tearaght._--March 20th, Greenfinches all left about this date.
Redpole.
_Rockabill._--July 5th, Redpoles.
Linnets.
_Fastnet._--May 4th, eight about rock; wind E.N.E. October 20th, a great number all night about light; hazy, wind N.E., light. November 7th, 8th, and 9th, a great number about light during nights; wind light S., overcast. 13th, several Linnets seen.
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--March 8th, 26th, and April 13th, one to three. Noted also 16th, 17th, and 21st September.
_Barrels Bock Light-ship._--One to three noted March 12th, 17th, 28th, 31st, April 13th, May 5th. September 18th, 21st, 28th, 29th, small flocks going S.E. to N.E. October 25th and 30th, large flocks going N. January 6th, 1886, small flock going N.
_Arklow South Light-ship._--February 24th to 27th, one or two about ship. March 24th, flock of "Grey Linnets" going N.W.; wind light S.W. April 19th, flock going N.W. October 11th, flock going N.W.; wind N.E. 25th, flocks going N.W.; wind W.
_Rockabill._--October 18th, some passed. November 8th, 9th, and 10th do.
_South Maidens._--March 11th, one "Moss Linnet" seen on balcony at night.
_Rathlin Island._--April 13th, three about light, one killed striking at midnight. 14th, three killed midnight.
_Dunree Head._--March 3d, 6th, 10th, and 20th, flocks all day.
_Arranmore._--November 11th, eight Linnets.
_Rathlin O'Birne._--August 24th, Linnets in flocks feeding.
_Killybegs._--March 9th, five Grey Linnets; also April 26th and June 8th. September 15th to 25th, forty to fifty noticed flying about. October 8th and 28th, do.
_Eagle Island, E._--September 6th, four seen; also on 16th, 27th, and October 6th.
_Blackrock, Mayo._--December 27th, some Grey Linnets about rock.
_Straw Island._--March 21st, thirty remain on island. July 28th, forty going S. October 10th, thirty going W.
Twite.
_Mine Head._--September 20th, plentiful from this date to 15th January 1886. On October 29th, flying through rays of lantern at night; wind and rain.
_Tearaght._--March 20th, Twite left about this date.
Starling.
_Fastnet._--October 20th, several about light all night, eight killed or wounded; hazy, wind light N.E. November 7th, 8th, 9th, and 11th, numbers about light at night; wind S., light, overcast--twenty-three Stares killed striking; 13th, five killed striking.
_Mine Head._--October 29th, about hundred in field, two caught at lantern 11 P.M., several struck glass; wind S., strong, rain. November 5th, striking from 10 P.M. until midnight. A few captured; foggy. Flocks flying about to date January 15th, 1886. November 11th, Stares striking.
_Dungarvan._--October 20th, large flock going N. November 8th, one killed striking, 11 P.M.; overcast, misty. November 19th, a great flock feeding near. Very plenty this season. November 30th, large flocks, going N.W. December 4th, two killed striking 9 P.M.; cloudy.
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--March 24th to 26th, one about ship.
_Barrels Bock Light-ship._--October 25th and November 2d, large flocks noted going N. and N.W.
_Tuskar Rock._--February 14th, two struck; fog. 15th, constantly striking 8 P.M. to 4 A.M.; wind fresh, N.E., overcast, gloomy. A great number killed. March 15th, constantly striking, 9 to 11 P.M.; wind light S.E., cloudy. 20th, one struck, overcast. April 16th, ditto.
_Arklow South Light-ship._--March 5th, several about lantern at midnight. March 15th, "Stairs" about lantern 8 P.M. until midnight, two killed striking; overcast, wind light W. April 12th and 16th, a few about lantern at night. October 21st, two about lantern. Flocks passed 29th, 30th, and November 1st to N.W. in daytime; and on nights of 3d, 6th, and 8th November, numbers struck the lantern. Many killed; some fell on deck, others overboard. Weather hazy and rainy; wind moderate, W.
_Arklow North Light-ship._--March 4th, four caught on deck. May 26th, a flock passed N.W. October 16th, large flocks going S.; wind E.S.E., strong. Some noted on 22d, 23d, four killed striking. 30th and November 1st, flocks passed going S.W. and N.W. On November 2d, great quantities all day and night; wind S.W., misty, rain. A few on 4th and 5th, in day time; and on 10th, 19th, 20th, about lantern at night.
_Kish Light-ship._--October 28th, several flocks going N.W.; wind N.W. 31st, one caught on deck 10 P.M., others flying about light. November 2d and 5th, several flocks in the mornings passed N.W.; wind N.W. December 17th, a flock about light.
_Rockabill._--January 19th, about light. June 26th and July 1st, some passed. October 11th, large flocks passing west; wind N.E. October 21st, 23d, November 6th to 10th, 19th, and 26th, numbers passed, many struck, and were killed.
_Copeland (Mew) Island._--March 14th, ten struck lantern, four killed; 24th, three struck. April 14th, thirty struck 3 A.M., six killed; clear, wind light. October 9th, fourteen struck, six killed, 9 P.M.; very dark, wind N.W., fresh. November 4th, four struck, two killed; rain.
_South Maidens._--July 16th, about eighty going N.E. August 1st, a flock going S.W.
_Rathlin Island._--December 1st, hundreds all day. Numerous this season. 16th, hundreds.
_Innishtrahull._--March 16th and 19th, Starlings about lantern, three killed striking.
_Rathlin O'Birne._--August 26th, twelve, one killed. They often strike.
_Killybegs._--November 4th, three struck 8 P.M.; caught alive. A continuous flight passed from 7.30 A.M. to 10 P.M., appeared to come from E. or S.E., and go W. or N.W. Four killed striking; gloomy, misty, wind strong N.W. 14th, about thirty, at 10 A.M.
_Eagle Island, E._--November 19th, small flock came from land, and flew back. I only saw the one flock in the autumn; whilst in the autumn of 1884 they came in thousands.
_Blackrock, Mayo._--November 2d, six about lantern during night, fog; 6th and 7th, Starling all day about rock.
_Blacksod._--January 16th and 22d, Starlings in flocks.
_Arran Island, N._--October 10th, a flock on island. November 7th, two killed striking; 11th, four killed striking; overcast. December 7th, large flock going S.
_Tearaght._--March 5th, one caught at lantern glass; 17th, one. April 17th, one. November 28th, several flocks on rock.
_Skelligs._--March 17th, two on rock; gale from N.W., with misty rain. October 17th, a flock on rock; wind S.E., fresh. 31st, Starlings on rock. A few during November.
Chough.
_Mine Head._--October 29th, Choughs and Daws observed almost daily to January.
_Rathlin Island._--May 7th, five remain.
_Broadhaven._--August 11th, two Choughs, rarely seen.
_Tearaght._--April 1st, Choughs all gone, except those which remained to breed.
_Skelligs._--May 1st, a pair building on rock.
Ravens.
_Mine Head._--October 29th, two daily to date January 15th, 1886.
_Rockabill._--June 13th, Ravens seen.
_Rathlin Island._--March 12th, Ravens breed here. May 9th, two.
_Arranmore._--September 26th, two Ravens. January 4th, 1886, two; they remain here.
_Broadhaven._--August 4th, one seen.
_Blackrock, Mayo._--September 17th, three "small-sized Ravens."
_Straw Island._--October 13th, three.
_Skelligs._--A pair frequently visit, but do not breed here.
Hooded Crow.
_Dungarvan._--November 20th, two seen; rare here.
_Rathlin O'Birne._--September 12th, Grey Crows, always. They build here in clefts of rocks.
_Broadhaven._--June 22d, twenty-two "Grey-Backed Crows."
_Arran Island, N._--May 10th, two seen on island. June 10th, four. October 26th, four.
_Straw Island._--March 29th, two Grey-Backed Crows.
_Tearaght._--The Grey Crows and Choughs leave the island with their young for about three weeks or a month, and a few return afterwards.
_Valentia._--A few noted in April, May, June, and December (Hooded and "Black-Hooded" Crows).
_Skelligs._--A pair breed here.
Rook.
_Fastnet._--March 21st, two "Crows," 1 P.M.: wind N.E. N.W. May 6th, two at noon about rock.
_Mine Head._--Rooks constantly about.
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--April 15th, two "Crows" going N.E.
_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--December 21st, one "Crow" going N.W.
_Tuskar Rock._--March 16th, one "Crow" going W. April 19th, five going N.W.
_Arklow South Light-ship._--April 15th, one "Crow" going S.E.