Part 9

_Arran Island, North._--Aug. 7th, "three Common Wrens" going S.E. Dec. 9th, two.

_Skelligs._--Oct. 19th, two. Dec. 5th, four; 13th, two; Jan. 5th, 1883, two. All alighted on island.

Tits.

_Tuskar Rock._--March 18th, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., continually striking, seventeen killed; wind fresh S.W., fog. April 21st, 10.30 p.m. to 4 a.m., constantly striking, twelve killed; wind fresh S.E., fog. July 27th, Titmice continually striking, wind fresh S.; also on 6th, 9th, and 31st Aug.

_Copeland Island._--Sept. 10th, six Titmice killed; 21st, two ditto. Oct. 8th, four ditto.

_Innishtrahull._--Oct. 14th, Titmice at lantern; 15th, one killed.

Wagtail.

_Galley Head._--Oct. 30th, the Wagtail has left. Rathlin Island.--Aug. 26th, three remained on island. Nov. 9th, one seen.

_Innishtrahull._--Dec. 19th, one.

_Lough Swilly._--Dec. 14th, two.

_Samphire Island._--Oct. 27th, five Wagtails on rock.

Larks.

_Arklow Bank_, South,--Noticed on April 5th, 7th, and 15th.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--March 8th, 10th, 11th, and 12th, Sky Larks seen, one to five in number; they rested on the island. Observed earlier this year than last year. March 22nd, Titlarks mating; they rested on the island.

_Eagle Island, West._--April, about eighteen Titlarks arrived.

_Slyne Head, North._--April 29th, flocks of Larks pitched on island. July 13th, one Lark killed against lantern.

_Straw Island._--From April 3rd to May 20th, continuous flocks of Common Field Larks passing towards the mainland, generally about 3 p.m.

_Valentia._--April 3rd, small flocks of Larks and frequently to end of month. May 3rd and 16th, a few Larks.

_Galley Head._--Dec. 13th, Larks going south.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Dec. 8th, Larks.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--Dec. 13th, one killed against lantern.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--Dec. 7th, one rested on ship.

_Tuskar Rock._--Oct 9th, Larks and Titlarks; also on Oct. 14th.

_Kish Bank Light-ship._--Nov. 30th, large flocks of Sky Larks.

_Howth Baily._--Nov. 20th, about two hundred Larks. Dec. 7th, twenty; 11th, ten; 12th to 18th, several, frost. Jan. 15th, 1883, Titlarks about.

_Copeland Island._--Sept. 10th, ten Larks killed; 21st, four ditto. Oct. 8th, seven ditto. Nov. 9th, eight ditto. Dec. 18th, two ditto.

_Innishtrahull._--Oct. 14th, Titlarks at lantern; 15th, Larks, one killed. Nov. 19th, Titlarks. Dec. 15th, flock of fifty.

_Tory Island._--Oct. 14th, one "female" Lark killed.

_Eagle Island, West._--Sept., Sky Larks and Titlarks seem to be departing.

_Clare Island._--Jan. 1st, 1883, twenty Titlarks.

_Arran Island, North._--Nov. 12th, eleven. Dec. 9th, six. Jan. 4th, 1883, two.

_Dungarvan._--Nov. 14th, small flocks of Sky Larks; 15th, one struck, not killed, Dec. 5th and 15th, large flocks.

Snow Bunting.

_Arranmore._--April 5th, four Snow Buntings left island.

_Galley Head._--Nov. 30th, two "Snow Birds" passed north.

_Rathlin Island._--Nov. 5th, seven Snow Buntings arrived and will remain some time; 31st, thirty.

_Innishtrahull._--Nov. 7th, Snow Buntings; 19th to end of month, frequented island. Dec. 23rd and 24th, fifty to one hundred in a flock; wind, strong N.W. Jan. 3rd, 1883, Snow Buntings daily to 18th on island.

_Tory Island._--Nov. 9th, one flock. Jan. 6th and 7th, 1883, Snow Buntings.

_Arranmore._--Oct. 4th, one seen. Nov. 4th, 18th; Dec. 4th, 5th, 12th; Jan. 4th and 6th, 1883;--on all these dates some seen.

Chaffinch.

_Kish Bank Light-ship._--Oct. 25th, flock of Chaffinches going W.; 30th, four Chaffinches.

_Arranmore._--Oct. 26th, four Chaffinches. Jan. 4th, 1883, one.

Sparrow.

_Rathlin Island._--June 9th, fifteen or sixteen Sparrows; remained two or three days. Dec. 16th, Sparrows.

"Goldfinch."

_Arranmore._--May 4th, six Goldfinches "come to build." Valentia.--Oct. 6th, four Goldfinches. Nov. 8th, five. Dec. 18th, eighteen.

[The Goldfinch is now rare and local in Ireland; hence inverted commas.]

Linnet.

_Galley Head._--March 4th, one hundred or more going N. May 21st, flocks of small birds, "taken to be Linnets," going N.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--March 9th, two Linnets flying westward.

_Tuskar Rock._--March 18th, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., continually striking, seven killed; wind fresh S.W., fog. April 21st, 10.30 p.m. to 4 a.m., continually striking, five killed; wind fresh S.E., fog.

_Clare Island._--Flocks of "Grey Linnets" noticed on March 6th, 10th, 28th; April 11th, 27th; May 3rd, 30th; and June 20th. The flocks were continuous on March 28th and April 11th.

_Slyne Head, North._--April 29th, flocks of Linnets pitched on island.

_Galley Head._--Dec. 13th, Linnets going south.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Dec. 8th, Linnets and Finches.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--Nov. 8th, six Linnets flying N.W.; 15th, seven Linnets. Dec. 7th, three Linnets alighted on ship; 19th, one ditto.

_Tuskar Rock._--July 27th, Green Linnets striking; also on Aug. 6th and 9th; Oct. 9th and 13th.

_Kish Bank Light-ship._--Oct. 21st, about "thirty Chaffinches or Linnets."

_Howth Baily._--Dec. 6th, about sixty; 7th, eight; 12th to 18th, several; frost.

_Rockabill._--Oct. 12th, Linnets. Dec. 20th, Green Linnets all day.

_Rathlin Island._--Aug. 7th, flocks; 19th, ditto. Sept. 12th, twenty-eight Green Linnets. Oct. 1st, thirty Grey Linnets; 18th, Grey Linnets. Seen also on Nov. 1st and 3rd; and on 14th several flocks arrived and apparently remained on island some time. During December several flocks seen at intervals. Jan. 3rd, 1883, one flock.

_Innishtrahull._--Oct. 10th to 13th, flocks of Grey Linnets all day; six or eight struck lantern, none killed; 15th, flocks. Dec. 31st, Green and Grey Linnets; flocks of 100 to 150.

_Lough Swilly._--Oct. 12th, Linnets. Dec. 24th, flocks of Linnets.

_Arranmore._--Oct. 24th, forty Grey Linnets.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--Oct. 28th, ten Grey Linnets.

_Killybegs._--Oct. 26th, twenty-five to thirty Grey Linnets; left same day, going south. "They were accompanied by several small birds of different species."

_Broadhaven._--Dec. 2nd, twenty-five Linnets. Jan. 7th, 1883, seven.

_Slyne Head, North._--Sept. 28th, twelve Linnets. Oct. 27th, three.

_Arran Island, North._--Aug. 5th, large flock. Nov. 12th, thirty to forty.

_Straw Island._--Sept. 13th, thirty Linnets. Remained ten days on island.

_Valentia._--Oct. 6th, ten. Nov. 4th, two; 20th, ten. Dec. 6th to 20th, eight to twenty at intervals.

_Skelligs._--Oct. 12th, twelve "Buntings" perched on island.

"Bullfinch."

_Rathlin O'Birne._--March 9th, one Bullfinch; 10th, three Bullfinches; wind strong S.W.

_Tuskar Rock._--July 27th, Aug. 5th, 9th, and 31st, Sept. 6th, Oct. 13th, Bullfinches constantly striking. "This is a bird like the Green Linnet, but more white on the outside of the wing." (Chaffinch?).

Starling.

_South Maidens Light._--May 11th, two dozen Starlings, 11 am., misty fog.

_Rathlin Island._--April 15th, seven remained all day; 27th, they are building here. June 10th, Starlings left.

_Galley Head._--Sept. 18th, forty to fifty Starlings going N. Oct. 9th, continuous flocks passing N.; 20th, flocks of 100 to 300, remaining in locality. Dec. 13th, Starlings going S.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Nov. 2nd, 300 Starlings; 4th, 400 or 500. Dec. 8th, hundreds.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--Nov. 12th, fifty flying N.; 15th, eight flying N.E. Dec. 9th, flocks going N.; 12th, one caught on board.

_Tuskar Rock._--Aug. 31st, Starlings striking. Oct. 8th and 13th, Nov. 14th, ditto.

_Kish Bank Light-ship._--Oct. 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, Starlings about lantern; 27th, two. Nov. 6th and 11th, flocks going W. Dec. 11th, two.

_Howth Baily._--Nov. 7th, large flock; 14th, ditto. Dec. 4th, fifty; 12th to 18th, several; frost.

_Rockabill._--Dec. 12th, Starlings.

_Rathlin Island._--Nov. 6th, three. Dec. 16th, flocks.

_Innishtrahull._--Nov. 7th, a flock of eight or nine.

_Oyster Island, North._--Dec. 4th, large flock passing S.W.

_Clare Island._--Dec. 6th, two flocks.

_Slyne Head, North._--Aug. 30th, two Starlings. Dec. 24th, three; 27th, forty.

_Straw Island._--Nov. 10th, 120. Dec. 7th, forty. Jan. 11th, 1883, forty.

_Arran Island, South._--Oct. 18th, thirty "Stares."

_Tearaght._--Dec. 15th, about 150 Starlings; 21st, 100.

_Skelligs._--Dec. 5th, twenty came to island; 12th, forty.

_Dursey Island._--Oct. 16th, forty; 20th, large flock going S.E. Nov. 14th, twenty going E. Dec. 10th and 13th, large flocks going S.E.

_Dungarvan._--Nov. 11th, small flocks; 17th, 21st, some seen; 25th, one killed against lantern.

Chough.

_Rathlin Island._--June 5th, Red-legged Crows. "They make their home here."

_Blacksod._--April 27th, about eight Choughs. Seldom seen at this station. June 17th, four to six Choughs going S.

Raven.

_Black Rock, Mayo._--May 23rd, thirty-six "Ravens," 7 a.m.; wind light W. "It is remarkable to see so many of these birds together, as there is seldom more than three or four."

_Slyne Head, South._--June 22nd, two Ravens.

_Arran Island, North._--Aug. 5th, two Ravens.

Hooded Crow.

_Rathlin Island._--April 13th, six White-backed Crows. "They never leave."

_Rathlin O'Birne._--March 23rd, four "Saddle-backed Crows." Two of these Crows remained and nested in cliff.

_Broadhaven._--April 20th, two "Scar Crows" going S.W.

_Clare Island._--April 20th, flocks of Grey Crow. May 5th, ditto, going S.

_Slyne Head, North._--March 3rd, seven Grey Crows; 6th, eleven ditto.

_Dursey Island._--April 9th, six Grey Crows going S.E. June 4th, 12th, Grey Crows going N.E.

_Gaily Head._--Dec. 30th, the Grey-backed Crow has disappeared.

_Howth Baily._--Jan. 6th, 1883, flock of forty flying E.

_Rathlin Island._--Sept. 16th, "five Grey-backed Crows or Choughs" (Jackdaws?). They breed on the island. Dec. 12th, two "White-backed."

_Innishtrahull._--Dec. 6th, ten Grey Crows at all hours. They breed on island.

_Lough Swilly._--Dec. 5th, one Grey-backed Crow; 24th, two.

_Arran Island, North._--Aug. 5th, four.

_Straw Island._--Nov. 30th, four. Dec. 15th, five.

_Valentia._--Nov. 12th, four. Dec. 8th, twenty.

_Dursey Island._--Aug. 22nd and 25th, eight; one or two seen also on Oct. 9th, Nov. 11th, and Dec. 24th.

_Dungarvan._--Dec. 5th, two.

Rooks.

_Tuskar Rock._--April 6th, one flock, 7 a.m., going W., wind light E.N.E.; 21st, one flock going W.

_Arklow Bank, South._--April 11th, one "Crow" going N.W.

_Rathlin Island._--April 14th, thirty "Black Crows," coming from Scotland, wind strong N.E.; 23rd, forty Black Crows, coming from Scotland, wind light N.W., foggy. May 5th, fifteen Black Crows. June 23rd and 30th, several.

_Lough Swilly._--June 4th, flights of Rooks. July 1st and 15th, great numbers of Books; 31st, a few.

_Blacksod._--April 13th, large flock of Crows (Books) all day constantly passing. May 22nd, Books.

_Clare Island._--March 20th, two large flocks of Black Crows going N.

_Slyne Head, North._--April 26th, flock of Books coming from the N.E. June 12th, one flock of Crows (Rooks?). July 21st, flocks of Books flying in different directions.

_Straw Island._--May 11th, 100 Crows (Rooks?).

_Valentia._--April 21st, a few Crows; also on May 21st.

_Kish Bank Light-ship._--April 17th, one Crow going N.W.; 24th, one alighted on ship.

_Howth Baily._--Dec. 14th, three; 15th, six; 24th, sixty flying W.

_Rockabill._--Dec. 12th, Black Crows alighted on the rocks.

_Rathlin Island._--Aug. 13th, thirty. Sept. 10th, ditto. Oct. 6th, forty; 19th, forty. Nov. 13th, thirteen. In all these cases going S. A few seen on Dec. 11th, 12th, and 22nd.

_Innishtrahull._--Oct. 7th, eight "Black Crows." Dec. 10th, one.

_Tory Island._--Nov. 29th, eight Crows.

_Oyster Island, North._--Oct. 12th, twenty Rooks going inland.

_Clare Island._--Jan. 4th, 1883, six.

_Slyne Head, North._--Oct. 27th, four. Dec. 27th, ten.

_Samphire Island._--Oct. 4th, about forty; Oct. 12th, a very large flock passing to opposite shore. They return about sunset.

_Valentia._--Oct. 8th, four; 24th, five.

_Skelligs._--Dec. 13th, twenty going E.

Jackdaw.

_Tearaght._--Dec. 10th, two; 17th, one.

Magpie.

_Lough Swilly._--Oct. 5th, one Magpie, 11 a.m.

_Arran Island, North._--Aug. 10th, two.

Swallow.

_Galley Head._--May 12th, from thirty to fifty Swallows going N.W.

_Mine Head._--April 21st, twelve Swallows, noon, wind S.S.E., strong, cloudy; the first arrivals.

_Tuskar Rock._--April 24th, one, 8.20 a.m., going W.

_Arklow Bank, South._--April 5th, two going N.W.

_Kish Bank Light-ship._--April 18th, two going S.E.

_Dunree Head._--June 15th, flock of Swallows.

_Lough Swilly._--May 4th, a few; the first this season.

_Arranmore._--May 6th, four came to build.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--May 4th, twelve Swallows "of the Martin species"; 16th, six or seven Swallows.

_Blacksod._--June 10th, ten to twenty Swallows; the first seen.

_Slyne Head, North._--May 17th, nine.

_Slyne Head, South._--June 7th, four.

_Skelligs._--June 2nd, two flying about island.

_Tuskar Rock._--Oct. 4th, two flying about; also on Oct. 14th.

_Innishtrahull._--Aug. 12th, one "Black Swallow" (Swift?), last seen for season.

Martin.

_Mine Head._--July 4th, six Martins.

_Oyster Island, North._--May 3rd, about fifteen Martins. They breed in the neighbourhood.

Cuckoo.

_Mine Head._--May 1st, Cuckoo first heard.

_Rathlin Island._--May 10th, five Cuckoos.

_Arranmore._--May 3rd, two Cuckoos arrived.

_Oyster Island, North._--May 8th, heard first Cuckoo.

"Kingfisher."

_Black Rock, Mayo._--April 20th to May 1st, one or two "Kingfishers" at sunrise. "When started they make in the direction of the Bangor River between Belmullet and Ballina."

Pigeons.

_Rathlin Island._--June 10th, seven Rock Pigeons.

_Lough Swilly._--April 6th, some Pigeons.

_Blacksod._--April 8th, sixteen. May 19th, Pigeons 8 a.m. till sunset.

_Clare Island._--April 7th, four small flocks going S.E.; 11th, continuous flocks going S.; 20th, ditto. May 10th, three small flocks going N.W.; 20th, two flocks going W. June 6th and 17th, three flocks.

_Dursey Island._--April 14th, fourteen Wild Pigeons going N.E. May 15th, twenty Wild Pigeons going N.E.

_Howth Baily._--Dec. 14th, nine flying S.

_Rockabill._--Dec. 13th, nine flying S.

_Rathlin Island._--Dec. 13th, flocks of Pigeons.

_Innishtrahull._--Dec. 10th, flock of eight Pigeons. They breed on island.

_Lough Swilly._--Oct. 5th, Pigeons in flocks; 9th, 12th, 28th, ditto.

_Clare Island._--Nov. 5th, large flock. Dec. 22nd, ditto.

_Arran Island, North._--Aug. 3rd, four going S.

_Arran Island, South._--Nov. 17th, four. Dec. 6th, thirty.

_Dungarvan._--Dec. 29th, ten "Woodguests" flying about. Jan. 15th, 1883, six flying inland.

Quail.

_Innishtrahull._--Sept. 11th, one caught.

Golden and "Grey" Plover.

_Copeland Island._--April 20th to 26th, some flocks seen on island; twelve killed against lantern.

_South Maidens._--April 10th, three dozen "Plover," 4.30 p.m.

_Innishtrahull._--Seen all the month of February during several days, and on May 8th.

_Black Rock, Mayo._--From March 1st to May 20th, Golden Plover. These birds never rest here, except when migrating.

_Slyne Head, North._--April 14th, three Plover (? Golden); one struck the lantern, 2 a.m.

_Galley Head._--Dec. 10th, continuous flocks of "Grey and Golden" Plover, from 50 to 100 in a flock, passing to the south; frost.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Dec. 7th, some hundreds of Golden Plover; 8th, hundreds of Plover; 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, and 16th, ditto, going south.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--Dec. 10th, about sixty Plover flying S.

_Kish Bank Light-ship._--Dec. 11th, two flocks going S.W.

_Copeland Island._--Nov. 9th, some flocks of Grey Plover on island off and on during the month.

_South Maidens._--Aug. 11th, a flock of Plover.

_Rathlin Island._--Oct. 22nd, sixteen "Grey" Plover remain here. Nov. 7th, twenty; 19th, forty coming from N. Dec. 13th and 16th, flocks of Golden Plover.

_Tory Island._--Dec. 10th, "Grey" Plover; 11th, four Golden Plover; 15th, nine "Grey" Plover.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--Oct. 4th, forty Golden Plover. Dec. 14th, thirty.

_Killybegs._--Sept. 23rd, about forty "Grey Plover" remained several days. Oct. 8th, fourteen. Dec. 10th, about 100. These remained while the frost continued, when they flew inland.

_Broadhaven._--Dec. 2nd, twelve Plover.

_Valentia._--Dec. 8th, fifty Golden Plover; 19th, twenty remained.

_Dursey Island._--Dec. 8th, forty going S.W.; 9th, large flocks of Grey and Golden Plover all day going S.W.; 12th, ten.

_Dungarvan._--Dec. 15th, some "Grey Plovers."

Green Plover.

_Rathlin Island._--April 16th, eight remained in vicinity two days; 26th, seven, remained all day.

_Innishtrahull._--March 5th, Lapwing Plover. May 10th, ditto.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Dec. 7th, hundreds of Green Plover; 14th, ditto.

_Howth Baily._--Dec. 10th, two; 11th, forty flying S.W.; 12th to 18th, several; frost.

_Rockabill._--Dec. 16th, Green Plover going S.

_Copeland Island._--Nov. 9th, some flocks of Lapwings on island during this month.

_Rathlin Island._--Nov. 28th, six. Dec. 2nd, seven; 10th, 11th, 13th, and 16th, flocks.

_Innishtrahull._--Dec. 12th, twelve Lapwings; first seen this season.

_Tory Island._--Oct. 5th, three; 20th, one. Nov. 5th, one.

_Killybegs._--Oct. 3rd, eight Lapwings. These were in neighbourhood all the summer.

_Oyster Island, North._--Dec. 1st, twenty-five Lapwings; 12th, ten.

_Slyne Head, North._--Nov. 10th, two.

_Dungarvan._--Nov. 11th, small flocks; 15th, large flocks; 17th, some; 30th, very large flocks. Dec. 15th, several.

Turnstone.

_Dungarvan._--Nov. 11th, eight.

"Sea Larks."

_Blacksod._--July 12th, twelve Sea Larks.

_Howth Baily._--Jan. 6th, 1883, seven "Sand Larks" on strand.

_Rockabill._--Nov. 3rd, "Sand Larks."

_Innishtrahull._--Aug. 12th, six or eight "Sand Larks," and daily during winter.

_Arranmore._--Oct. 20th, one "Sandpiper." Nov. 4th, one.

Seapie.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--March 13th, four "Sepoys," 4.30 p.m., wind strong S.W.; 26th, six "Sepoys." June 2nd and 10th, several "Sepoys."

_Howth Baily._--Jan 6th, 1883, flock of eighty to one hundred "Sepoys" flying about cliffs.

_Innishtrahull._--Dec. 6th, flock of twelve "Sepoys."

_Oyster Island, North._--Oct. 9th, seven remained some time. Dec. 31st, several.

Heron.

_Blacksod._--June 7th, three to five "Cranes." Seldom seen here.

_Howth Baily._--Dec. 10th, one; 12th, one.

_Tory Island._--Oct. 8th, one at lake. Dec. 5th, one "Crane."

_Samphire Island._--Oct. 27th, two. Seldom seen here.

_Skelligs._--Dec. 11th, one going E.

Dungarvan.--Jan. 16th, 1883, one flying seaward.

Curlew and Whimbrel.

_Galley Head._--May 8th, flocks of from ten to twenty "May-birds," or Curlew, going N.

_Mine Head._--May 3rd, nine "May-birds."

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--May 6th and 8th, eight to ten "May-birds" flying N.W.

_Rathlin Island._--May 2nd, 5 a.m., ten Curlews; 8th, eight Curlews; 12th, ten May-birds or Curlews. Seen also on June 3rd, 21st, and 29th going S.

_Innishtrahull._--March 5th, seen. April, in flocks. May, some seen. In June and July, the only birds which visit the island, except sea-birds.

_Lough Swilly._--May 16th and 17th, flocks of "Whimbrel Curlew."

_Rathlin O'Birne._--March 13th, one Curlew. A few seen on March 25th, and from June 2nd to 8th.

_Oyster Island, North._--May 3rd to 7th, fifteen to twenty "young Curlews, commonly called May-birds."

_Blacksod._--April 5th, about twenty Curlews going N.W.; April 9th, twelve birds seen; 18th, several flocks. May 13th to 22nd, continuous flocks passing inland. A few on July 5th and 20th.

_Slyne Head, North._--April 11th, flock of Curlews. May 3rd, one flock known by the name of "May-birds" in this locality. "They resemble the Curlew in form and colour, but not so large; they remain in this locality for two or three months each year, and are rarely seen before May." They departed early in July this year; 10th, one flock of Curlews going S. July 21st, flocks of Curlews.

_Slyne Head, South._--May 17th, nine "May-fowls" flew to N.E.; 30th, five ditto.

_Valentia._--During April frequently, and May 13th, 16th, 25th. On May 13th the entry is "young Curlew" (perhaps Whimbrel).

_Skelligs._--Jan. 8th, ten Curlews going S.

_Dursey Island._--May 2nd to 7th, Curlews at intervals going N.W.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Dec. 13th, flocks of 200 to 300 Curlews, first arrived on this day.

_Howth Baily._--Dec. 6th, fifteen Curlews; 10th, thirty; 12th to 18th, several; frost. Jan. 15th, 1883, large flock.

_Copeland Island._--Sept. 21st, large flocks of Curlews.

_Rathlin Island._--Aug. 3rd, seven Curlews; 12th, five; 21st, three. Sept. 2nd, seven; 20th, twelve. Oct. 25th, six. Dec. 7th, eight; and at intervals to end of month.

_Innishtrahull._--Aug. 12th, flocks of ten or twelve, and daily during winter.

_Dunree Head._--Dec. 11th, great flock of Curlews passed.

_Lough Swilly._--Oct. 5th, Curlews in flocks; Oct. 9th, 12th, Nov. 1st, 30th, Dec. 6th and 14th, ditto.

_Killybegs._--Sept. 5th, about seventy Curlews; they remained until middle of October, some during winter months.

_Oyster Island, North._--Nov. 11th, about fifty; remained on island. Seen also on Dec. 12th, 31st; and Jan. 9th to 13th, 1883.

_Clare Island._--Nov. 3rd, thirty going N. Dec. 22nd, large flocks. Jan. 10th, 1883, large flocks.

_Arran Island, North._--Dec. 9th, four; 16th, seven.

_Straw Island._--Sept. 30th, twenty-five "young Curlews." Nov. 27th. twenty.

_Arran Island, South._--Curlews always on island.

_Samphire Island._--Oct. 11th, three passing inland.

_Valentia._--"Curlews at all times here."

_Skelligs._--Oct. 3rd, six going N. Dec. 19th, eight.

_Dursey Island._--Entries occur in September at frequent intervals. Oct. 3rd, 26th, and Dec. 14th and 17th.

_Dungarvan._--Nov. 21st, large flocks.

Woodcock.

_Slyne Head, South._--May 7th, two Woodcocks, 11 a.m. None struck lantern for last six months.

_Skelligs._--Jan. 19th, two Woodcocks perched on island.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Nov. 20th, three Woodcocks. Dec. 5th, five; 6th, twenty; 7th, eighteen; 8th, ten; 9th, twenty.

_Howth Baily._--Dec. 6th, one; 12th, one; 14th, one.

_Rathlin Island._--Dec. 13th, Woodcocks.

_Arranmore._--Nov. 12th, one. Dec. 10th, four.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--Dec. 17th, one.

_Killybegs._--Nov. 5th, two killed. Dec. 10th, three (shot two).

_Arran Island, South._--Oct. 26th, three. Nov. 20th, two.

_Skelligs._--Dec. 14th, two.

_Dursey Island._--Dec. 11th, two going S.E.

_Dungarvan._--Dec. 11th, two.

Snipe.

_Slyne Head, North._--March 12th, 4 a.m., one Snipe killed against lantern.

_Slyne Head, South._--May 16th, three Snipe, 7 a.m.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Nov. 4th, ten Snipe. Dec. 6th, thirty; 9th, sixty Snipe; 15th, sixty to one hundred.

_Howth Baily._--Dec. 12th, two.

_Innishtrahull._--Oct. 6th, one. Nov. 7th, two; 19th to end of month, some frequented island.

_Lough Swilly._--Dec. 14th, two.

_Tory Island._--Oct. 5th, one. Dec. 11th, five.

_Arranmore._--Dec. 10th, 11th, and 16th, a few.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--Dec. 16th, two; 17th, six.

_Skelligs._--Dec. 15th, four. Jan. 5th, 1883, one; 8th, two.

Corn Crake.

_Mine Head._--May 1st, first heard in the night.

_Tuskar Rock._--Aug. 22nd, one Corn. Crake going N.W. The third seen here for the last two and a half years.

Waterhen.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Dec. 15th, Waterhen seen; plentiful on a lake near.

_Rockabill._--Dec. 12th, Waterhen.

_Innishtrahull._--Dec. 16th, one "Moorhen."

Coot.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Dec. 15th, Coot seen; plentiful on a lake near.

Geese.

_Innishtrahull._--Feb. 13th, Barnacles in flocks of from twelve to twenty, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. "These birds passed more or less during this month, but particularly on the 13th."

_Rathlin O'Birne._--March 21st, eight Barnacles. Have not seen Barnacles at this time of year before. They left next morning.

_Oyster Island, North._--Feb. 21st to 26th, large flocks of Barnacles, seen between 8 and 10 p.m. Noticed passing against the rays of light. They all left the neighbourhood.

_Broadhaven._--April 5th and 16th, Barnacles seen going N.; 9th and 15th, Geese going N.