Part 13

_Innishtrahull._--March 28th, two at lantern, 9 to 11 P.M.; wind light W. October 17th, one striking glass, 11 P.M.; wind light N.W. November 11th, two at lantern all night; wind light E., dark. Birds scarce this winter; not a Thrush to be seen from middle November until 16th January 1888. Blackbirds and Thrushes seem coming back now (16th January 1888), as I saw about two dozen this evening.

_Dunree Head._--December 14th, fourteen going S.W.

_Tory Island._--March 11th, a few about light, 1 A.M.; wind N.W., strong. They do not breed here. October 16th to 20th, numbers at lantern, some killed striking; cloudy. (See note under Blackbird for this station.)

_Arranmore._--October 14th, about light all night; four caught; 22d, one caught at lantern, 10 P.M.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--November 14th, eight going W. Did not remain on island.

_Killybegs._--November 18th, 21st, 23d, and 28th, one to six.

_Slyne Head, S._--October 17th, six on island; 19th, several; 21st, at lantern all night, twelve killed striking; overcast, wind light S.E. November 4th, several; 9th to 13th, do.; on night of 10th, numbers at lantern, and numbers of birds [Thrushes?] on nights of 12th and 13th. December 2d, several on island.

_Arran Island, N._--February 19th, two on island. October 10th, five. December 24th, five; 30th, several on rock.

_Arran Island, S._--October 23d, flocks at 4 A.M.; eight killed striking, "female birds;" wind light N.E., cloudy. November 1st, Thrushes and Blackbirds, plenty on island; 13th, Blackbirds, Wagtails, Tits, Thrushes, and Robins, plenty on island.

_Tearaght._--March 26th, Starlings and Thrushes which were here during winter months left on this date. October 28th, one shot. [Leg and wing received.]

_Skelligs._--October 19th, two all day; wind light S.W., misty. November 7th, about fifty.

Redwing (_Turdus iliacus_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--October 17th, one struck, 2 A.M.; gloomy, wind light S.E.; 21st, numbers around light; clear, wind light E.; 22d, all day on rock; wind light S., hazy. November 12th, large numbers striking all night, two killed, several captured asleep on rock; wind light S.E., gloomy. [Leg and wing of Redwing received.] 13th, four going N.E.; 14th, several around light, 1 A.M. to daylight; clear, wind light E.; 17th, numbers about light; hazy, wind light S.W.

_Mine Head._--October 16th, first seen since spring, plentiful all winter. November 10th, several seen about lantern, one killed; 12th, some about lantern; gloomy, wind E.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--November 18th, one at 11 A.M.; wind fresh W.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--March 8th, three going N. at noon. November 11th, Redwings going N., 7 P.M.; wind light E., gloomy; one killed striking, 10 P.M. [Leg and wing received.] 12th, going N, midnight to 5 A.M.; wind light E., gloomy; also from 8 P.M. to midnight, one killed striking; 13th, going N., midnight to 4 A.M.; wind light S.E., gloomy; a few about light all night.

_Tuskar._--March 3d, about thirty "Redwing Thrushes" on balcony all night; wind light E., cloudy, one killed. October 17th, two killed striking, 3 A.M. [Received legs and wings.] Wind light N.W., clear; 23d, numbers at lantern, 3 A.M., one killed striking; clear, wind fresh. November 12th, great many round lantern, some killed. [Leg and wing received.] December 11th, about lantern, 11 P.M. to 6 A.M., calm, one killed striking; 22d, great numbers about light, 1 to 3 A.M., eleven killed striking. [Leg and wing received.] Wind light W., cloudy; 25th, one on rock.

_North Maidens._--October 21st, striking, 9 P.M. to 1 A.M.; wind N.W., fresh, two killed.

_Innishtrahull._--November 12th, one killed striking, 4 A.M.; calm, dark. [Leg and wing received.]

_Tory Island._--October 16th to 20th, numbers about lantern all night; some killed striking. [Leg and wing received.]

_Blackrock, Mayo._--November 9th, one round lantern; wind N.E.; 10th, some at lantern, wind N.E., gloomy.

_Slyne Head, S._--November 13th, one on island. December 2d and 30th, two.

_Skelligs._--November 5th, two all day.

Fieldfare (_Turdus pilaris_, Linn.).

_Mine Head._--December 19th, one shot. [Leg and wing received.]

_Tuskar._--October 24th, one killed striking, 10 P.M., clear but squally; wind N. November 7th, one found dead on rock. [Leg and wing received.] 9th, one killed striking. [Leg and wing received.]

_North Maidens._--October 21st, constantly striking 9 P.M. to 1 A.M., two killed.

_Tory Island._--October 16th to 20th, a few at lantern at night, six "killed striking. [Legs and wings of two received.]

_Arranmore._--November 7th, some near station all day.

_Broadhaven._--December 5th, ten. "Numerous this season."

_Eagle Island, W._--November 11th, bird killed striking. "I have seen none like it before." [Fieldfare received in flesh.]

_Blackrock, Mayo._--November 2d, one on rock; wind fresh S.W.; 21st, one; wind fresh S.E.

_Slyne Head, S._--November 1st, 4th, 8th, and 11th, one to four on island.

_Arran Island, N._--October 8th, two.

_Arran Island, S._--November 8th, two; first this year.

_Tearaght._--November 7th, several Fieldfares.

Blackbird (_Turdus merula_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--March 2d, one female, 1.30 A.M., striking; wind light S.W., hazy; 10th, several females on rock at noon; clear, wind light S.E. From 2d to 9th March, while on shore, observed numbers of what seemed female Blackbirds flying S. in evenings. (See under Starling.) March 13th, Blackbirds, Thrushes, Fieldfares, Starlings, and small birds seem very numerous this winter on shore. October 16th, one struck, 10 P.M.; gloomy, wind light E. October 24th, numbers around lantern all night; clear, wind fresh N.E. November 10th, numbers at lantern, several struck; wind light S.E.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--January 10th, six alighted; wind fresh W. October 25th, several flying N.; wind E., light.

_Mine Head._--March 7th, one seen. November 13th, one killed striking.

_Hook Tower._--July 16th, one killed striking, 2 A.M. [Leg and wing received.]

_Coningbeg light-ship._--February 20th, one killed striking. [Leg and wing received.] March 3d, one killed striking. [Leg and wing received.] March 20th, flocks about lantern, midnight to 4 A.M., some killed striking--[Leg and wing received]--snow showers, wind light N.E. September 17th, five flying S., 7 A.M.; clear, wind light N.E. October 6th, one killed striking. [Leg and wing received.] 21st, about light, 6 P.M. to midnight; 22d and 23d, about light, 9 P.M. to midnight; 24th, three on ship; wind fresh N.E.; 26th; one on ship. November 4th, one do.; 7th, two on ship and numbers about light, 7 to 10 P.M.; wind N.E., fresh, showery; 8th, about lantern; wind fresh E.; 9th, one in daytime; on 10th, 11th, 13th, 14th, and 15th, about lantern at night, four killed striking on 11th, and several killed and fell overboard on 13th and 14th; wind S.E. to N.E., gloomy at night, except on 14th; on 12th, two going N.W. in daytime; 15th, some about ship. (See under Starling.)

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--November 9th, some going N., 8 to 11 P.M.; wind fresh N.E., cloudy; 10th, three going N., 8.30 A.M.; one rested on ship; wind light N.E., clear; 12th, some going N., midnight to 5 A.M.; wind light E., gloomy; one killed striking. [Leg and wing received.]

_Tuskar._--February 19th, numbers at lantern at night; wind W., very clear; two cocks killed striking. [Wing received.] March 3d, Blackbirds appeared in large numbers at night, many wounded, five found dead; wind E., fresh, cloudy; 8th, two at night; 9th, two on balcony, 9.30 P.M.; 10th, three on rock all night; calm, clear; 20th, many at lantern, three killed striking; wind light S.E., hazy. October 5th, one on rock; wind fresh N.E.; 21st, numbers at lantern, two killed striking; wind light N.E., clear. [Leg and wing received.] 23d, numbers about light, two killed striking; 27th, one at 10 A.M. going N.W. During November enormous numbers of Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Starlings passed the Tuskar light. Blackbirds are entered thus in schedule: A few on 2d, 5th, 6th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, and 30th; several on 3d, 7th, 8th, and 9th; on 7th, one caught at lantern. [Leg and wing received.] Countless numbers on 4th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, and 23d. Most birds were killed striking, 4th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th. _All the birds killed up to the 14th were killed at N.W. or land side of lantern._ In the beginning of November the birds passed between 6 and 9 P.M.; on the 11th, they first passed all night; wind westerly strong to the 5th, easterly fresh, 5th to 14th. Most birds killed on cloudy nights. Migration up to 14th took place at night. On the 2d and 4th, it is remarked that the Blackbirds passing were chiefly females. December 7th, one at lantern; 11th, several about lantern, 11 P.M. to 6 A.M.; wind light N.E.; 18th, one at noon; 22d, a few about light, 1 to 3 A.M., one killed striking; wind light W.; 25th, 26th, and 27th, one or two noted on rock.

_Lucifer Shoals Light-ship._--October 11th, one going W. rested on ship. November 13th, one caught at lantern, 8 P.M.; overcast.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--January 29th, five, 10 P.M.; wind light S.W., cloudy. March 3d, some about lantern, midnight to 4 A.M.; wind light, cloudy. October 26th, about lantern, 3 to 4 A.M.; wind fresh S.W. November 11th, several about lantern, 7 P.M. to 4 A.M., many fell overboard; 14th, one caught at lantern, 9 P.M.; wind light. [Leg and wing received.]

_Arklow North Light-ship._--February 7th, one killed striking; wind fresh S.E., hazy. October 16th, two killed striking; 18th, great flocks about lantern, some killed; wind light W., overcast. December 10th, a quantity; 13th, 14th, 15th, 21st, about lantern, midnight; wind generally strong, snow or rain; some killed striking.

_Howth Baily._--November 12th, large numbers at lantern, midnight to 4 A.M., many killed striking; fog.

_Rockabill._--January 3d, 5th, and 6th, Blackbirds on rock; wind S. to N.W., strong. February 16th, about lantern, 1 A.M.; wind S., light, misty; 20th, a few on rock; wind N.W., fresh. (See also under Skylark.) November 10th. (See under Starling.)

_Maidens, N._--October 16th, constantly striking, 9 to 12 P.M., thirty-six killed; wind fresh N.W., cloudy; 17th, five killed striking; 21st, constantly striking, 9 to 1 A.M.; wind light N.W. Five males and twenty-one females killed.

_Rathlin Island._--December 10th, two dozen at lantern midnight; stormy, wind S.; two killed striking.

_Innishtrahull._--March 28th, one at lantern 9 to 11 P.M.; wind light W. October 24th, one on island 9 A.M.; wind N.W., stormy. November 11th, one striking lantern; wind light E., dark. (See note under Thrush for this station.)

_Tory Island._--From October 16th to 20th large numbers, with Starlings, Thrushes, and Larks about lantern at night; weather cloudy; ten killed striking. [Leg and wing of Blackbird received, killed on 16th.] Also in numbers during November, December, and January 1888 in daytime, but not at lantern.

_Arranmore._--November 7th, some near station all day.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--October 31st, two on island; gale from S.

_Killybegs._--November 7th and 28th, one.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--October 20th, two on rock; wind light~ N. November 9th, two do.; wind strong E.; 10th, Blackbirds during night about lantern, one caught. [Leg and wing received.] 12th, one caught at lantern.

_Slyne Head, S._--October 27th, one all day on island; wind strong S.W. November 1st and 4th, one; 9th to 12th, several on island. On night of 10th numbers at lantern, and on nights of 12th and 13th numbers of birds [Blackbirds?] at lantern; 12th, one killed striking. December 2d and 30th, two on island.

_Arran Island, N._--October 17th, five. December 21st, six; 30th, some on rock.

_Arran Island, S._--October 23d, one killed striking, 4 A.M. November 1st, plenty on island; 13th, great numbers of Blackbirds on island, principally females; calm, hazy. "Wagtails, Tits, Thrushes, and Robins," plenty also.

_Skelligs._--January 10th, one; 20th to 26th, two. October 5th, one on island, female; 19th, six all day, females; wind light S.W.; 24th, four. November 7th, flock all day; wind light N.E.; 18th, four on island. December 28th, five.

Ring Ouzel (_Turdus torquatus_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--September 22d, one about light, 8 P.M.; wind fresh S.E., gloomy. Caught and let go again. Size and shape of female Blackbird, white crescent on breast.

_Mine Head._--March 7th, one seen, and several times afterwards.

_Tuskar._--September 21st, one killed striking, 3.30 A.M.; wind light S.E., hazy. [Received in flesh.]

_Skelligs._--March 4th, two Bing Ouzels; 6th, one.

Hedge Sparrow (_Accentor modularis_, Linn.).

_Mine Head._--October 16th, one or two always about.

_Tuskar._--March 3d, about twenty "Hedge Sparrows" on rock night and day; wind fresh E., cloudy; two killed striking; 10th, three on rock; calm, clear.

_Skelligs._--October 13th, one at 10 A.M.; wind light N.E.

Robin (_Erithacus rubecula_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--October 25th, one all day on rock; wind fresh N.E., clear.

_Mine Head._--November 22d, one killed against wall.

_Tuskar._--March 8th, two Robins about all day; wind light S.E., cloudy.

_Arranmore._--January 12th, 1888, two Robins near station.

_Killybegs._--October 22d, one seen.

_Slyne Read, S._--October 24th, one Robin Redbreast all day on island.

_Arran Island, N._--December 8th, two all day.

_Arran Island, S._--November 13th. (See note under Blackbird at this station.)

_Skelligs._--October 19th, one all day; wind light S.W., misty.

Redstart (_Ruticilla phœnicurus_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--October 5th, one caught at lantern, 8 P.M.; wind light S.E., gloomy. [Received in flesh.]

_Rockabill._--August 26th, "shot a male Redstart." [Was this a common or Black Redstart? See Report for 1886, p. 136.]

Black Redstart (_Ruticilla titys_, Scopoli).

_Fastnet._--April 12th, one on rock, 4 P.M.; calm, hazy. October 19th, one on rock, 5 P.M.; wind light S.W., gloomy; very brilliant plumage. One at 8 P.M. caught in store. [Received in flesh.]

_Mine Head._--October 25th to 27th, one Redstart in garden. December 19th, one.

_Hook Tower._--March 21st, one caught. [Received in flesh.]

_Arklow South Light-ship._--October 23d, one killed striking. [Received in flesh.] (See note under Red-breasted Flycatcher.)

_Blackrock, Mayo._--March 28th, "small bird, the size of a Robin, dark slate-colour all over, with the exception of the base of the tail, which was reddish-brown." [Probably above species.] November 5th, one Black Redstart on rock; wind strong S.; 11th, one.

_Slyne Head, S._--October 20th, "one slate-coloured Wren with a long tail" on island. [Black Redstart?]

_Samphire Island._--December 31st, "saw this morning a bird about the size of the Common Wren--perhaps it may have been a little larger--of a dusky olive colour all over, but a little lighter on the breast; black bill and legs; when wings were expanded it was a bright red from wings to butt of tail." [Can the birds seen at this station and Slyne Head be Black Redstarts?]

_Tearaght._--October 20th, ten Black Redstarts--one shot. [Leg and wing received.] November 1st, one.

_Skelligs._--October 20th, one shot; wind light S.E., gloomy. [Received in flesh.] 23d, one found dead. [Leg and wing received.]

"Stonechat."

_Fastnet._--October 20th, "one Blackcap" dead on rock; wind light W. [Stonechat received in flesh.]

_Old Head, Kinsale._--April 10th, "three Stonechats arrived;" wind fresh E.; 12th, ten seen; wind strong E.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--October 11th, one "Chit-chat" about lantern; wind N. gale, clear; 16th, three "Chit-chats" about ship 1 A.M.; wind fresh N.E., clear.

_Innishtrahull._--April 9th, two all night at lantern; wind light E., misty.

_Tory Island._--March 12th, some "Stonechats" about island; breed here. October 16th to 20th, a few "Stonechats" about lantern.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--April 2d, five "Stonechats;" wind light W., misty. Breed here, and remain until August. 4th, four.

_Tearaght._--October 8th, one seen on island.

Wheatear (_Saxicola ænanthe_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--April 10th, one on rock; wind strong S.E. September 22d, six about light; wind fresh S.E., gloomy; 23d, numbers about light, 8.30 P.M. to 1 A.M.; wind fresh S.E., gloomy.

_Mine Head._--March 30th, several--the first observed this year.

_Tuskar._--March 15th, one on lantern, 6 P.M., caught; wind strong N.E., clear. [Received in flesh.] 25th, two on rock. August 16th and 17th, one all day; 22d, one found dead; hazy. September 17th and 18th, one all day on rock.

_Arranmore._--March 30th, two Wheatears. April 4th, six seen. May 12th, one killed striking.

_Tearaght._--April 20th, seen for first time. September 24th, not seen after this date.

_Skelligs._--March 16th, four--first this year. Breed here. October 8th, several seen--one shot; wind light N.

Sedge Warbler (_Acrocephalus shœnobænus_, Linn.).

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--May 15th, three "small birds" about lantern, 2 A.M.; rain, calm; one killed. [Leg and wing of Sedge Warbler received.] 30th, six "small birds" about lantern, midnight to 3 A.M.; gloomy, wind fresh N.E.; one killed.

_Hook Tower._--May 11th, 12th, 16th, and 17th, some striking, 11 P.M. to 1 am.; twelve killed. (See under Whitethroat.) [Leg and wing of Sedge Warbler received.]

_Tuskar Rock._--May 14th, ten "Chiffchaffs" killed striking; wind fresh N.E., clear. [Probably Sedge Warblers.] October 6th, one "Reed Warbler" killed striking, 10 P.M.; wind light E., cloudy. [Leg and wing of Sedge Warbler received.]

_Arklow North Light-ship._--September 21st, "Wrens" about ship in morning. [Possibly above species.] Wind light N.E., hazy.

Whitethroat (_Sylvia rufa_, Bodd.).

_Mine Head._--May 16th, one found killed in dome of lighthouse. [Leg and wing received.] May 27th, one caught; fog. September 20th, one caught striking, 11 P.M. [Leg and wing received.] 21st, one found killed.

_Hook Tower._--May 11th, "Whitethroats and Sedge Warblers" constantly striking; twenty-five killed; wind strong N.W., clear; 12th do.; ten killed; wind strong N., clear; 16th do.; eighteen killed; wind light K, clear; 17th, a few striking; three killed; wind light E. On each date the birds struck from 11 P.M. to 1 am. In all, only twelve Sedge Warblers killed.

_Tuskar._--May 14th, thirteen killed striking; wind fresh N.E., clear.

Willow Wren (_Phylloscopus trochilus_, Linn.).

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--May 22d, one "small bird" caught on deck, 1 P.M.; clear, wind fresh N. [Leg and wing of Willow Wren received.] October 25th, a "Wood Warbler" on ship.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--April 24th, one found dead on deck, 5 A.M. [Leg and wing of Willow Wren received.]

_Tearaght._--April 13th.--[Wing of Willow Wren received.]

Golden-Crested Wren (_Regulus cristatus_, Koch).

_Fastnet._--October 8th, one around light, 1 A.M.; wind light N.W., gloomy.

_Mine Head._--September 16th, "a Golden-crested Wren?"

_Rockabill._--November 10th, "no Goldcrests this year. I think they were all killed three years ago, when they fell here in scores."

_South Maidens._--October 7th, one at lantern, 11 P.M.; wind fresh W.

_Arran Island, S._--October 24th, one on balcony 10 P.M.; wind light S. November 11th, one at 4 A.M., disabled striking; stopped on balcony; wind E., very light, hazy.

_Tearaght._--October 22d, one shot. [Leg and wing received.]

Wren (_Troglodytes parvulus_, Koch).

_Fastnet._--October 5th, one all day on rock; wind light N.E., gloomy; 15th and 17th, one all day.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--May 26th, one. (See under Hawk.)

_Lucifer Shoals Light-ship._--October 5th, one "Wren" rested on deck, and new to land; wind light N.E.

_Tuskar._--One seen at intervals on rock during October.

_Innishtrahull._--November 14th, 15th, 16th, 30th, and December 6th, one noticed on island.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--April 28th, one "Common Wren" on island.

_Blackrock, Mayo._--October 21st, two "Common Wrens" during day; wind fresh S.E.; also noted November 2d, 16th, and January 11th, 1888. [Possibly resident.]

_Slyne Head, S._--October 11th, one on island; 29th, one, and two to four at intervals to December 30th. [Probably residents.]

_Arran Island, N._--October 21st, two.

_Skelligs._--March 6th, two.

"Tits."

_Mine Head._--March 10th, one Blue Tit shot. [Leg and wing received.]

_Arran Island, S._--(See note under Blackbird at this station.)

Wagtail.

_Fastnet._--February 27th, one "Water Wagtail" all day; wind fresh S.S.W., hazy; 28th; one found dead on rock; supposed to be one seen yesterday. [Leg and wing of Pied Wagtail received.] March 6th, two on rock, 10 A.M.; foggy, wind light S.E. October 17th, one all day on rock; wind light S.E., gloomy.

_Mine Head._--March 7th, one seen.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--September 25th, one going N.E., 5 P.M.; wind light S.W., hazy. October 8th, one killed striking. [Leg and wing of Grey Wagtail received.]

_Tuskar._--March 9th, one on rock, 3 P.M.; wind light W., cloudy. September 22d, one caught. [Leg and wing of Pied Wagtail received.]

_Lucifer Shoals Light-ship._--October 5th, four going N.W., 7 A.M.

_Tory Island._--June 15th, two about island.

_Arranmore._--April 27th, two seen.

_Slyne Head, S._--October 11th, three "Grey Wagtails" on island; wind strong N.

_Arran Island, N._--February 12th, two remained a month. October 27th, two "Grey Wagtails" all day.

_Arran Island, S._--November 13th. (See note under Blackbird at this Station.)

_Tearaght._--March 30th, a "White Wagtail" here for past fortnight; not seen after this date. October 9th, one on island; 20th, one "Grey-headed Wagtail" shot.

_Skelligs._--March 4th, one Wagtail. October 4th, one "Grey Wagtail" on island; wind light S.E.

Titlark (_Anthus pratensis_, Linn.).

_Fastnet._--March 6th, one found dead on rock at noon; foggy, wind light S.E.; 9th, one at 9 P.M., captured in lighthouse; wind light S.E., clear. On the night of 4th and 5th March, numbers of small birds about light, supposed to be Larks and Chaffinches. March 15th, one on rock; wind fresh N.E. September 23d, numbers about light; wind fresh S.E., gloomy. October 16th, one on rock; 20th, one; 22d, several all day on rock; wind light S., hazy; 23d, several ditto; 25th, two. November 9th to December 11th, one to four at intervals, on rock.

_Mine Head._--February 9th, one found killed.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--March 26th, flocks flying N.; rain, wind light S.W.; 30th, twelve flying N.; clear, wind light N.E. September 21st, some "Larks" about lantern, 8 P.M. to midnight; two killed striking. [Received legs and wings of two Titlarks.] October 8th, one "Lark" found dead, 3 P.M.; clear, wind light N.E. [Leg and wing of Titlark received.] December 22d, one about ship.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--March 6th, small flocks going N., 10 A.M.; calm, foggy; 21st, one going N. November 5th, flocks of Titlarks passing N.W., 9 A.M. to noon; wind fresh W.

_Tuskar Rock._--September 18th, 21st, and October 6th, one or two seen. November 12th, one killed striking. [Leg and wing received.] Wind light S.E., cloudy.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--March 6th, 11th, 19th, 31st, some noted in daytime; 18th, 22d, 26th, about lantern. September 21st, some about ship.

_South Maidens._--"No birds seen for quarter ending September 30th except a few Titlarks."

Tory Island.--March 12th, Titlarks about island; breed here.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--June 15th, nine Titlarks on island; remain all the year.

_Killybegs._--Two to four noted about station October 11th to November 5th.

_Slyne Head, S._--On island all November.

_Skelligs._--January 20th to 26th, several; resident; breed here. October 23d, one found dead. [Leg and wing received.]

Skylark (_Alauda arvensis_, Linn.).