Part 10

_Tuskar Rock._--Feb. 24th and 25th, Thrushes during day and night, some struck; fog and mist. Oct. 9th and 10th, Thrushes all night; a great number killed and disabled. Oct. 27th to Nov. 2nd, great numbers of Thrushes passed, many killed; weather foggy, with mist. On Oct. 29th, at 7 a.m., I found two large mountain Thrushes, with grey breasts and dark wings (Fieldfares?). Most of the Thrushes that are killed are small mountain Thrushes, never seen here except in winter, mostly in frosty weather. They have no regular round spots on breast--a sort of striped head and a great deal of yellow under the wings (Redwings?). Only twenty of the native Thrushes killed.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--March 2nd, five on deck. April 22nd, three. Oct. 10th, one killed; weather hazy. Oct. 28th and 29th, six killed, striking; wind S., cloudy.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--Sept. 16th, a large flock hovering about ship during the day. 19th, Thrushes killed striking about midnight. Oct. 29th and 30th, large numbers striking lantern; calm, overcast, hazy.

_Kish Bank Light-ship._--Oct. 8th, one flighted at 10 a.m. 28th, one killed striking 10.30 p.m.; weather gloomy.

_Rockabill._--Jan. 13th, Thrushes in night, some struck; weather misty. Feb. 17th, some Thrushes from sunset to midnight. Oct. 26th and 27th, large quantity killed in night; weather hazy, with light rain. Nov. 15th, Thrushes during night, some struck. Nov. 29th, five killed, overcast and cloudy. Dec. 28th, several struck at 8 p.m., mist and fog. Dec. 31st, two killed.

_Copeland Island._--Oct. 10th, four killed striking, others injured; wind N., light, drizzling rain.

_South Maidens._--Oct. 15th, twenty-four at midnight, sixteen of them killed against lantern; weather hazy, wind W., fresh.

_Innishtrahull._--Nov. 1st, three at lantern; wind fresh, S. 2nd, three at lantern, 11.30 p.m., misty. Nov. 5th, three at lantern.

_Tory Island._--Oct. 17th, four struck lantern, 10 p.m.; wind W., gale.

_Killybegs._--April 1st, five Thrushes about all day. Oct. 24th, three killed striking; wind S.W., fresh, drizzling rain. Nov. 30th, two killed, drizzling rain. Dec. 19th, three killed, thick drizzle.

_Oyster Island, North._--Jan. 10th, 1884, two "Missel Thrushes" in garden; flew S.

_Blackrock Mayo._--Dec. 23rd, four Thrushes flying N., high; wind S., fresh.

_Slyne Head, North._--Nov. 9th, eight; wind S.E. 30th, six; wind N.E.

_Arran Island, North._--Nov. 4th, two Thrushes killed in morning. Dec. 10th, two Thrushes 10 a.m.; wind W.S.W., gale.

_Tearaght._--Oct. 27th, one Thrush killed striking, 11 p.m.; wind fresh, S.E., foggy. Nov. 22nd, two or three, 2 p.m.; wind N.W., strong, hail showers.

_Skelligs._--Oct. 20th, one at 1 p.m.; wind N., fresh, misty. Oct. 21st, three, remained during month. A couple about rock in December.

_Dursey Island._--Oct. 10th, ten going east, 8 a.m.; wind W.

Fieldfare.

_Fastnet._--Sept. 18th, four flying N.E.; gloomy. Oct. 22nd, five; 31st, six. Nov. 1st, four. Dec. 16th, three.

_Dungarvan._--Oct. 14th, small flocks in fields; 18th and 26th, several.

_Rathlin Island._--Nov. 29th, one, going S.; wind S.W.

Blackbird.

_Fastnet._--Oct. 22nd, thirteen. Nov. 2nd, eleven killed striking.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Feb. 3rd, large numbers. Nov. 15th, from 100 to 150 seen this day. It is remarkable to see so many of these birds; wind S., strong.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--May 7th, three alighted on ship, 9.30 p.m.; wind E.N.E., rain. Oct. 10th, one caught on deck at 2 a.m. 28th, flocks, 9 p.m., until midnight, about the ship in great numbers; gloomy, wind light S., twenty killed. 29th, a great number about light, 8 p.m., until midnight; many struck and fell overboard. 31st, four at 10 p.m., hovering about light. Nov. 1st, two struck at 9 p.m., killed.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--Oct. 29th, one male killed against lantern, 2.15 a.m.

_Tuskar Rock._--Feb. 24th, Blackbirds during day and night, fog and mist; some struck lantern. 25th, 27th, and 28th, ditto. March 2nd, four males and seven females. Oct. 9th and 10th, constantly striking all night; a great number killed. Oct. 27th to Nov. 2nd, great numbers passed at intervals during day and night; weather misty. Numbers killed, 100 on Oct. 28th and 80 on 29th, besides hundreds disabled. Most of the Blackbirds are female; they are of a dull brown colour. Nov. 7th, two killed; 10th, one seen.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--April 28th, one; wind light, S.E. Oct. 29th, twenty-six killed striking; wind S., light, cloudy.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--April 30th, Blackbird, 11 p.m. to 11.50 p.m., flying round lantern; did not strike; weather hazy. Sept. 16th, large flock about ship. 19th, Blackbirds striking at midnight; weather hazy, with rain. Oct. 29th and 30th, large numbers killed striking, calm, overcast, hazy. Nov. 30th, two killed at midnight; weather hazy, with rain.

_Kish Bank Light-ship._--Oct. 28th, two Blackbirds. Nov. 7th, two; 13th, several, from 6 p.m. until midnight, flying about lantern; clear.

_Rockabill._--Jan. 13th, Blackbirds during night, some struck, weather misty. Feb. 17th, Blackbirds, sunset to midnight; rain and mist, some struck. Oct. 26th and 27th, large quantity struck lantern in night; weather hazy, with light rain. Nov. 15th, a dozen killed; 28th, six killed. Dec. 28th, four; 31st three. In all cases weather overcast or misty.

_Copeland Island._--Blackbirds breed here, two pairs. Oct. 10th, six killed striking, others injured; wind light N., drizzling rain.

_South Maidens._--Oct. 16th, four struck, 2 a.m., not killed; weather hazy.

_Rathlin Island._--Oct. 31st, one killed striking.

_Innishtrahull._--Nov. 1st, two at lantern; wind fresh S., gloomy, misty. 2nd, one at lantern 11.30 p.m.; wind S. 5th, two at lantern, 8 p.m.; wind light N.E.

_Tory Island._--Oct. 18th, two struck, one killed, 9 p.m.; wind W.N.W., gale.

_Killybegs._--April 1st, three about all day. Nov. 30th, one killed striking, drizzling rain. Dec. 18th, one killed; 19th, another, weather thick.

_Black Rock, Mayo._--Oct. 22nd, four at 8 a.m.; wind S.W., fresh, misty, flying S., high.

_Slyne Head, North._--Nov. 9th, six; wind S.E.

_Arran Island, South._--May 15th, thirty "Blackbirds," 6 p.m.; wind N.W. They remain here. Dec. 13th, two struck, not killed, 11 p.m.; wind W.N.W.

_Tearaght._--Nov. 20th, one Blackbird at 3 p.m.; wind W., fresh.

_Skelligs._--Oct. 20th, two at 1 p.m.; wind N., fresh, misty. Remained during month. A couple about rock in December.

Ring Ouzel.

_Rathlin Island._--April 18th, "one Blackbird," at 4 p.m.; wind strong S.E. This bird had a white throat. It was shot.

Robin.

_Fastnet._--Oct. 27th, eight. Nov. 2nd, seven killed striking. Barrels Rock Light-ship,--Aug. 29th, one "Robin Redbreast," rested on ship.

_Rathlin Island._--Nov. 1st, two about all day. Nov. 13th, one seen.

_Straw Island._--April 11th, two "Redbreasts," 9 a.m., calm. Passed island for shore.

_Arran Island, South._--July 1st, eighteen Robin Redbreasts, 9 p.m.; wind S.S.E., four killed.

"Blackcap."

_Arklow South Light-ship._--April 4th, three "Blackcaps" dead on deck, 7 a.m.; wind fresh S.W., rain.

"Sallypickers" (Willow Wren or Chiffchaff).

_Arklow North Light-ship._--April 29th, eight "Sallypickers" flying round ship. May 1st, three ditto.

"Stonechat" (Wheatear).

_Galley Head._--April 4th, saw "Stonechicks," the first this year.

_Fastnet._--Sept. 14th, five young ones. Oct. 1st, twelve; 9th, twenty. Dec. 4th, seven; 16th, two.

_Tuskar Rock._--Aug. 9th, three killed striking. Oct. 5th, "Stonechatters."

_Arklow North Light-ship._--April 21st, one "Stonechatter" on deck 6 a.m.

_Rathlin Island._--April 28th, flocks of Stonechats, picked up five; wind fresh S.E., misty, rain. May 2nd, six at 7 a.m.; 20th, seven.; 21st, ten all day about the station. Foggy and gloomy. June 3rd and 19th, three to six seen.

_Innishtrahull._--April 28th and 29th, "Stonechickers," 2 a.m.; wind N. one day and S. the other. 30th, three, one struck lantern, killed; a gale from S.W. May 3rd, two; 5th, one. Sept. 20th, two struck lantern, not killed. Nov. 5th, two at lantern at midnight; gloomy, misty.

_Arranmore._--April 3rd, four "Stonechatters arrived to build."

_Rathlin O'Birne._--March 31st, April 1st and 6th, one to six Stonechats.

_Killybegs._--I noticed during April and May some "Stonechatters."

_Clare Island._--March 1st, some "Stonechatters" flying S., 11.30 a.m.

_Slyne Head, North._--April 1st, Stonechats arrive and increase in number from this date. Aug. 2nd, Stonechats disappear; have not seen in what direction they come or go.

_Straw Island._--April 5th, two Stonechats; wind N.W., very light, clear. Remained on island.

_Arran Island, South._--May 18th, twenty Stonechatters. They remain here.

_Tearaght._--May 26th, about half a dozen Stonechats arrived about this date. Sept. 20th, Stonechats left about this date.

Redstart.

_Dungarvan._--Nov. 13th, one about garden, being the only one seen in vicinity for seven years.

_Tearaght._--Oct. 27th, two Redstarts, male and female. May have been on island some time previous. Remained about a month.

_Skelligs._--Oct. 13th, four birds of a slatish colour, red on back near tail, about the size of a Titlark; wind S.W., fresh. Fog and drizzle. Stayed all the month.

Goldencrested Wren.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Nov. 12th, five Goldencrested Wrens, one killed striking; wind strong, N.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--April 27th, one alighted on ship, 8 a.m.; 29th, another ditto.

_Dungarvan._--Oct. 1st, two struck lantern; and on 2nd, 9th, and 10th one or two, but none killed.

_Tuskar Rock._--Oct. 9th, one; 25th, one; 26th, two; 29th, two killed. Nov. 2nd, two seen.

_Copeland Island._--April 7th, six killed striking; weather clear, wind S.E.

_Arran Island, South._--June 20th, sixty "Goldencrested Wrens," 7 a.m.; calm, blue sky.

Wren.

_Fastnet._--Oct. 9th, Wrens.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Jan. 20th, five "Common Wrens," going S.W.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--May 10th, two Wrens killed, 10 p.m.; wind moderate, N.N.E., clear.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--April 26th, one alighted on ship. May 8th, one ditto. Oct. 8th, one alighted on ship.

_Tuskar Rock._--April 4th, "Wrens of all sorts," constantly striking all night; several killed. June 24th, Wrens, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Aug. 3rd, six "Common Wrens," flying about rock, fog. Sept. 15th, three, one killed, fog. Oct. 22nd and 26th, one seen. Oct. 29th, "a small grey bird not much larger than a Wren with a black head," killed.

_Rockabill._--Feb. 8th, Wrens during night, some struck; weather misty, wind S.E. Oct. 26th and 27th, Wrens about lantern in night; weather misty. Nov. 15th, some killed striking; wind S., rain. Dec. 31st, four killed.

_Rathlin Island._--April 28th, flocks of Wrens, picked up twelve; wind fresh S.E., misty, rain. Aug. 14th, one killed striking, 11 p.m.; wind light S.E., misty.

_Innishtrahull._--Nov. 22nd, two Wrens at lantern, gloomy; wind N.W., gale.

_Killybegs._--Nov. 15th, three Wrens, with other small birds.

_Blackrock Mayo._--Nov. 3rd, four Wrens, 11 a.m.; wind W.N.W., light, one killed.

_Tearaght._--The Wren is resident.

_Valentia._--Dec. 12th, four "Common Wrens"; wind light W.

_Skelligs._--Sept. 20th, several "Common Wrens" seen occasionally during winter. They breed here.

Tits.

_Tuskar Rock._--March 29th, 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., Tits striking, twelve killed; wind strong south, rain, and fog. May 8th, "Titmice" constantly striking, eight killed, from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.; wind N.W., and fog. 13th, constantly striking during night, twelve killed, fog, and mist. 15th, five killed, fog and mist. 19th, one seen. Sept. 16th, two killed.

_Copeland Island._--April 25th, one "Titmouse," killed striking. Oct. 10th, eight killed striking; wind N., light, drizzling rain.

Wagtail.

_Dungarvan._--Jan. 14th, one "Golden Wagtail," on rocks.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--Sept. 18th, one rested on ship, and flew N.

_Rathlin Island._--One "Water Wagtail," seen on Aug. 12th, Oct. 10th, and Dec. 27th.

_Innishtrahull._--May 5th, one Wagtail seen. Nov. 3rd, two.

_Arranmore._--May 3rd, one Grey Wagtail.

_Tearaght._--March 3rd, one Wagtail, 9 a.m.; wind light S.E.; remained only a few minutes. May 24th, another. None observed previous to this year.

_Skelligs._--One seen in July; very rare.

Larks.

_Fastnet._--Oct. 9th, sixteen, flying west; 22nd, seven; 31st, eight. Nov. 1st, seven. Nov. 2nd, five killed striking.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--March 10th, large numbers from sunrise to sunset, with Linnets and other small birds.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--April 26th, two Larks killed, 9 p.m.; wind light, rain. Oct. 9th, three caught on deck, 5 a.m.; 10th, two caught on deck, 2 a.m.; 28th, flocks from 9 p.m. to midnight, about the ship. Light S. wind, gloomy; 29th, numbers about the light, 8 p.m. until midnight, many struck and fell overboard. Nov. 2nd, three struck lantern, killed.

_Dungarvan._--Oct. 22nd, small straggling flocks all day.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--Sept. 16th, flock of three or four dozen rested on ship, flying N. Oct. 19th, one seen.

_Tuskar Rock._--Feb. 27th and 28th, and March 1st and 2nd, many Larks, some caught; weather foggy and overcast, with mist. Sept. 9th, a flock at 8 a.m.; 25th, another flock. Oct. 8th, three killed striking; 9th and 10th, constantly striking all night, many killed, mist and fog. At 8 a.m. on 10th, a large flock went west; 13th, a flock; 26th, thirty-five Larks killed striking, fog. Oct. 30th to Nov. 3rd, constantly striking at night, some killed; in day time about rock, and flying to N.W., weather misty.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--March 2nd, six flying round ship. Flocks noted on Oct. 7th, 10th, 11th, 15th, and Nov. 7th and 8th; and on Oct. 20th, 21st, 27th; and 29th, a few passed. Seven killed on Oct. 10th and 11th, weather foggy. Oct. 29th four killed.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--Nov. 26th, a large flock going N.W.; wind light N.W., clear.

_Kish Bank Light-ship._--Oct. 26th, five passing N.W. Nov. 13th, several about lantern from 6 p.m. until midnight. Dec. 23rd, three flying west; 27th, one killed striking lantern, weather clear; 31st, two killed striking, weather gloomy.

_Rockabill._--Oct. 26th and 27th, Larks about lantern in night; weather misty.

_Copeland Island._--Oct. 10th, twenty killed striking, others injured; wind north, light; drizzling rain.

_South Maidens._--Oct. 16th, eight "common Larks" killed striking; wind W.N.W., strong, weather thick.

_Rathlin Island._--Oct. 29th, two killed striking; 30th, five killed, overcast, misty.

_Innishtrahull._--March 13th, eight struck, not killed, at 4 a.m.; wind S.W., fresh, fog and mist. May 5th, one seen. Nov. 1st, two, 10.30 p.m., at lantern, gloomy, misty. Nov. 3rd, one; 5th, one at lantern at midnight. Dec. 8th, three Skylarks at 8 a.m.; wind S.W., fresh.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--Skylarks noted on Feb. 2nd, which is earlier than on previous years. On March 30th and 31st, April 1st, 3rd, and 6th, from four to eight.

_Killybegs._--April 22nd, several Skylarks observed about this time.

_Oyster Island, North._--Dec. 26th, four Skylarks in a field; flew south.

_Clare Island._--March 31st, about a dozen Larks. Oct. 31st, a flock of Larks flying about station; wind S.S.W., light. During November, small flocks at intervals.

_Slyne Head, North._--Nov. 11th, eight Larks; wind E.S.E.

_Straw Island._--March 22nd, eight "Field Larks" at noon; wind S., strong. Remained on island.

Titlark.

_Fastnet._--Nov. 1st, fifteen.

_Tuskar Rock._--Aug. 13th, Titlarks flying on rock. Oct. 21st, five, remained some time.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--April 5th, one going east. Sept. 18th, two flying round ship; 21st, two flying east; 25th, five flying N.W. Nov. 3rd, a flock flying N.W.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--April 21st, two on deck, 6 a.m. Sept. 20th, some Titlarks killed striking, hazy, with rain.

_Kish Bank Light-ship._--May 11th, three. June 20th, two. Oct. 8th, four alighted on deck, 10 a.m.

_Copeland Island._--April 12th, two Titlarks killed striking. They nest on island.

_South Maidens._--Oct. 17th, six Titlarks, 10 p.m.; weather foggy.

_Rathlin Island._--Aug. 23rd, three, at 8 a.m.

_Innishtrahull._--Nov. 3rd, five Titlarks; 5th, one; 22nd, three.

_Lough Swilly._--May 2nd, two, 4 p.m.; wind N., strong.

_Arran Island, South._--Nov. 2nd, one Titlark striking at 4 a.m.; caught by keeper.

_Tearaght._--The Titlark is resident.

_Skelligs._--Titlarks common all the year; they breed.

Yellowhammer.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--Nov. 16th, Yellow Buntings around walls of station; 22nd, large flocks of Buntings all day.

Snow Bunting.

_Rathlin Island._--May 16th, "shot a bird very like a Snow Bunting." Oct. 14th, thirty; wind N.W., squally. Some seen also on 15th, 17th, 18th; Nov. 7th, and one on 29th.

_Innishtrahull._--Jan. 24th, continuous flocks of Snow Buntings for the rest of the month. Dec. 4th, flock at 11 a.m., apparently just come to island, and are on it ever since; wind N., gale. Seen on 7th, 8th, 9th, and on 25th, Snow Buntings all day; wind S.W., fresh.

_Arranmore._--Jan. 23rd, Snow Buntings all day. Feb. 18th, eight. They leave in spring. April 27th, one shot. Aug. 18th, one Snow Bunting at 4 p.m.; wind S., fresh. Sept. 1st, eight. Dec. 8th and 11th, a few.

_Killybegs._--An occasional Snow Bunting visits us, but I have seen none this winter nor during the winter of 1882-3.

_Blackrock Mayo._--Oct. 30th, about thirty alighted on rock; wind S.S.E., fresh, misty. Nov. 30th, about forty, 9.30 a.m.; wind N., light. Dec. 4th, twenty. Jan. 10th, 1884, forty on rock; wind strong S.W., misty.

_Arran Island, South._--Nov. 5th, six arrived on island at 2 p.m.; wind S., misty.

_Tearaght._--Feb. 10th, Snow Buntings mentioned in last report, still on island; left about March 1st. Sept. 30th, about six, but may have been on the island some time previously. Remained about a fortnight.

N.B. _Arranmore._--"Two Lapland Buntings shot, one on May 1st, the other on 4th, very rare, and the oldest person has never seen the same species before." [These were perhaps some stage of plumage of the Snow Bunting.--A. G. M. and R. M. B.]

Chaffinch.

_Fastnet._--Oct. 29th, ten. Nov. 1st, nine. Jan. 5th, 1884, seven about the rock.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--Dec. 16th, some hundreds; wind N., frosty.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--Oct. 27th, six about ship, one caught on deck; 28th, one alighted on ship; 29th, a great number about light, many killed, and fell overboard; gloomy. Nov. 13th, one rested on ship.

_Tuskar Rock._--Oct 5th, Chaffinches; 13th, 19th, and 26th a few. Oct. 30th to Nov. 3rd, several during the night. Nov. 13th, four died on rock.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--Sept. 21st, two. Oct. 29th, a flock; 31st, two.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--Sept. 13th, six hovering about ship. Nov. 12th, five.

_Kish Bank Light-ship._--July 14th, three at 4.30 p.m., stayed on ship until sunset, and then left. Oct. 8th, three alighted on deck, 10 a.m. Oct. 26th, one alighted. Nov. 7th, four alighted.

_Slyne Head, North._--Nov. 11th, three "Finches," wind E.S.E.

_Tearaght._--Oct. 26th, about a dozen "Finches, several kinds," but cannot give the names. Remained about a fortnight.

Sparrow.

_Tuskar Rock._--March 1st, one Sparrow caught.

_Rathlin Island._--June 5th, 13th, and 28th, a few Sparrows noted (perhaps breeding).

_Killybegs._--May 10th, observed about thirty Sparrows. They build in old ruins in the neighbourhood. Aug. 11th, about sixty perched on stays of signal mast. Sept. 18th, 19th, and 20th, Sparrows flying towards S.W.; wind E. to E.S.E.

_Straw Island._--March 30th, two house Sparrows, 10 a.m.; calm, wind S.

_Arran Island, South._--July 26th, forty Sparrows, 8 a.m.; wind W.N.W., clear.

Goldfinch.

_Arran Island, South._--April 3rd, six Goldfinches, 3 p.m.; wind W.S.W. They remain. July 28th, Goldfinches at 10 a.m. Nov. 12th, ten, at 9 a.m.; wind W.S.W., hovering about.

_Valentia._--Oct. 4th, 10th, and Dec. 15th, two or three Goldfinches. They breed on the island.

_Skelligs._--Seen in October. Breed on mainland near.

Linnets.

_Fastnet._--Oct. 9th, Linnets flying west. Nov. 2nd, eight killed striking. Jan. 5th, 1884, five, all day.

_Old Head, Kinsale._--March 10th, large numbers, sunrise to sunset. Dec. 5th, two hundred to three hundred.

_Coningbeg Light-ship._--Oct. 9th, four killed on deck at 5 a.m.; 14th, two going N.E.; 22nd, one alighted on ship.

_Dungarvan._--Oct. 1st, flocks of Grey Linnets coming from S.E. Nov. 29th, flocks of Grey Linnets all day about station.

_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--March 21st, six flying north, and a few at end of March. May 8th, one. Sept. 27th, six. Oct. 8th, one; 19th, seven; 22nd, large flocks. Nov. 12th, five. Dec. 6th, one alighted on ship. Jan. 14th, 1884, one.

_Tuskar Rock._--May 13th, Grey Linnets, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., striking; mist and fog.

_Arklow South Light-ship._--Oct, 26th, one Green Linnet flying about.

_Arklow North Light-ship._--Sept. 17th, some Grey Linnets at 8 a.m., hovering about; weather hazy. Sept. 20th, some Linnets killed striking; hazy, with rain. Nov. 13th, Linnets about ship; wind S.E., light, clear.

_Rockabill._--Feb. 8th, Linnets during night, some struck; misty, wind S.E.

_Copeland Island._--Oct. 10th, twelve killed striking, others injured; wind N., light, drizzling rain.

_Rathlin Island._--May 9th, twenty Linnets seen; 16th, four flocks. June 4th, twenty Grey Linnets; 14th, thirty; 23rd, seven. Entries occur Oct. 20th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 29th; Nov. 3rd, 18th, 20th, 24th, 27th, and frequently during December. Numbers vary up to 150, and direction of flight when entered was south or west, and seemed independent of direction of wind.

_Innishtrahull._--Jan. 24th, continuous flocks of Green Linnets for the rest of month. Nov. 7th, fifty at one p.m., wind S.W., light; 22nd, four at lantern, wind N.W., gale, gloomy.

_Dunree Head._--Nov. 16th, great flocks of Grey Linnets flying about all day.

_Arranmore._--Feb. 23rd, six Grey Linnets. They come daily. Dec. 19th, a flock of Grey Linnets.

_Rathlin O'Birne._--Sept. 21st, ten Grey Linnets alighted, and flew to N.E.

_Killybegs._--I noticed during April and May nine or ten Grey Linnets. Aug. 11th, Linnets perched on stays of signal mast, 6 a.m. Sept. 18th, 19th, and 20th, continuous flocks flying S.W. all day, arriving and departing after resting; wind E. to E.S.E.

_Oyster Island, North._--Nov. 13th, fifty passing N.; wind S.

_Clare Island._--April 15th, Linnets during the day.

_Slyne Head, North._--July 9th, twenty Linnets appeared 10 a.m., flying high. Nov. 11th, nine Linnets; wind E.S.E.

_Straw Island._--Aug. 23rd, a large number of Grey Linnets going south; flying low, calm.

_Arran Island, South._--April 1st, fifty Linnets; wind E., drizzling rain. Oct. 6th, forty Linnets hovering about, 4 p.m.

_Tearaght._--Jan. 30th, twelve Grey Linnets, mentioned in last report, left about this date. Sept. 22nd, about twelve Grey Linnets, 8 a.m.; wind light E. Oct. 29th, five Grey Linnets, one killed striking, four taken alive; foggy.

"Small Birds."

_Fastnet._--Sept. 21st, twenty; 28th, ditto. Oct. 3rd, a flock passing high to N.E. Oct. 7th, "mixed birds" striking glass; fog and mist.

_Kish Bank Light-ship._--June 29th, two small birds flying W.; rain and fog. July 7th, flock of "small land birds" going S.E. to N.W.; weather hazy. Nov. 26th, flock of small birds, name unknown, flying low to N.W., at 11 a.m.

_Rockabill._--Feb. 8th, several small birds during night.

_Killybegs._--Sept. 18th, 19th, and 20th, small birds. Sparrows, Linnets, and others unknown to me, flying in a S.W. direction all day; wind E. to E.S.E., cloudy, and misty. Constantly arriving, and departing after resting. Nov. 15th, about thirty small birds remained nearly all day, left at dusk.

_Clare Island._--April 15th, Linnets and "other small yellow birds" during the day.

_Valentia._--Sept. 24th, four Grey Linnets.

Bullfinch.

_Fastnet._--Oct. 31st, nine.