Part 9

19. _Tory Island._--"The Petrel, Raven, Common Sandpiper, Common Guillemot, Black Guillemot, Razorbill, Diver, Puffin, Cormorant, Kittiwake, Common Gull, Herring Gull breed on the east end of the island, and are annually decreasing. Breed in larger numbers on Horn Head. Have not observed birds migrating. No birds struck the lantern this winter. Have not observed the Gannet or other sea birds taking a continuous flight."--Thomas Sweeney.

20. _Arranmore._--"Barnacle Geese generally commence to come from the north on the 15th or 16th of October in flocks averaging four to eighty, that being the most counted in one flock. They pass at intervals of from two to twelve hours both day and night until the end of the month, when they cease. They commence to appear again on the 10th or 12th of April, coming from south, but in larger flocks and shorter intervals. No other species but Gannet and Barnacle resort this locality."--John Walsh.

21. _Rathlin O'Birne._--"Sky Larks, Titlarks, and Stonechats continued arriving in numbers of two, four, and six until about the 10th of May. At that time there were about twenty of each species on the island. They nidificated on the island. By the 10th of September the Sky Larks had departed; by the 20th of October the Titlarks had departed; by the 16th of November the Stonechats had departed. None of these species were observed after that date until Dec. 22nd, when five or six Titlarks returned, and are here still. On June the 3rd twelve to fourteen Common Terns alighted on a small island outside lighthouse, nidificated, and left about Aug. 1st. Sea Gulls nidificated on small island above referred to, and one pair of 'sepoys' on this island. In July several pairs of Skua Gulls passed, and some remained in vicinity. Curlew frequent this island from 1st of May until 1st of October. They come at night time, and leave the following day generally. Unless with frosty and snowy weather, Starlings, Snipes, Woodcocks, Blackbirds, or Thrushes do not visit. Sandpipers and Jack Curlew are about the shores all the year round. No Gannets seen since Nov. 8th. Sea Gulls in vicinity all the year. Barnacle continue coming and departing until about Feb. 15th. No Starling or Snipe visited since last winter."--Joseph Hill.

22. _Killybegs._--No reply.

23. _Oyster Island, North._--"From the middle of October to the last week in November several large flocks of Gulls were to be seen in the bay after herrings, principally of the Kittiwake species, with a few large Grey Gulls and an occasional Royal or Black-backed Gull; also large flocks of Puffins, which all left when the herrings disappeared. Large flocks of Barnacle and Wigeon arrive in this locality early in October, and remain until latter end of March, passing to and fro to feeding-ground according to tide, besides those going further south."--John Young.

24. _Broadhaven._--"The above (_i.e._, Barnacle, Wild Geese, Wild Duck, and Solan Geese) are the only description of birds seen in the locality; they are generally passing inland, and at times alight near the lighthouse to feed on the swampy land. No Sea Gulls build near this station, but a few come into the harbour in the summer months after the fry of fish."--Joseph Williams.

25. _Eagle Island, East._--No entry in schedule. Remark:--"Up to the present no birds are visible, only on occasions when fish are seen on the surface of the water, and these are Gannets and large-sized Gulls. I have not noticed any kind of birds pass or rest at this station in their flight of migration."--Robert Redmond.

26. _Eagle Island, West._--No entry in schedule. Remark:--"This island is very small, and the adjacent shores being all bog for miles inland very few birds alight on island. The Stonechatter is to be seen here all the year round. In May the sea-fowl come round the island in great numbers; as a rule they go gradually to the south, following shoals of fish, and very few are to be seen during the winter months. To-day (Jan. 15th, 1882) I have seen a few Gannets and Sea Gulls flying about. No birds have struck the lantern since my arrival at this station eighteen months since."--Mathew Healy.

27. _Black Rock (Mayo)._--No daily entry, but schedule filled by following general remarks:--"Gannets seen passing south all the year round, most seen in calm weather, ten to twenty in each flight. Puffins from April 15th to Aug. 15th; build on the Rock. Cormorants here all the year round; build on the Rock. Kittiwake Gulls build on an island three miles away; also Royal Gulls. Small Gulls, commonly called 'Wheelons,' build on the Rock. Barnacles here from October to March. Two 'Falcon Hawks' build on an island three miles away; here all the year round. Two 'Sparrowhawks' seen in the mornings. Rooks, in flocks of 100 to 500, mostly seen in snow and frosty weather. Starlings from September to March, morning and evening, 1000 to 5000 in a flock, seen with all winds, mostly in frosty weather; hundreds killed against lantern. 'Missel Thrushes' from November to March, 50 to 100 in each flock, most in frosty weather; seen at all hours; a large number killed. Snipe from November to March in flocks of two to four, in frost and snow; some killed. Woodcocks from November to March in frost and snow; some killed. Curlews, twenty to thirty in a flock, from daylight till dark; seen all the year round. Wrens seen very seldom in the spring. Blackbirds only seen in frosty weather; some killed by striking lantern. 'Titmouses' seen in all weathers; build on the Rock. Stormy Petrels from March to September, at all hours of the night; build on the Rock. Larks in flocks of 100 to 300, only seen in frosty weather; a large number killed by striking glass. I have seen some strange birds rest here on their passage to the mainland, but do not know their names. I have seen a Hoopoe on one occasion rest here. There has been a species of Sea Gull of a deep cream-colour on the coast last August, supposed to be a North American bird. I have seen large flights of Rooks rest here after coming in from the sea in a S.W. direction, which seemed so much fatigued that they would fall over after resting, and remain to be caught."--Martin Kennedy.

28. _Blacksod Point._--No reply.

29. _Clare Island._--"The following varieties of birds build their nests round the cliffs here; they come on the 1st of April and leave about the 20th of August:--Guillemots, Razorbills, Puffins, Kittiwakes."--James Reilly.

30. _Slyne Head (North)._--"The 'Purr' is the only sea-bird that breeds near this station. They arrive in April and depart in August. The arrival of birds to this island during the past autumn and winter was very few in comparison with other years, and the only reason I can assign for it is that we had very little snow. During the snow of 1880 we had large flocks of Starlings, Thrushes, and Blackbirds arriving daily from the east."--John Gillan.

31. _Slyne Head (South)._--No general remarks. Schedule partly filled.--William Callaghan.

32. _Arran Island, North._--"The only birds seen in the vicinity of this station since July are the Gannet, the Royal or Black-backed Gull, and the Common Gull. They do not breed on this island, as it is low and flat. The Gulls breed on the cliffs of the large island of Arran and cliffs of the Co. Clare. Do not know dates of arrival or departure. The Gannets and Gulls that visit this station come from the direction of the Co. Clare, remain during the day, and return in the evening. No flocks seen after Nov. 7th."--John Kelly.

33. _Straw Island._--No reply.

34. _Arran Island, South._--"Have never known less birds strike the lantern."--Francis Ryan.

35. _Loop Head._--No reply.

36. _Samphire Island._--No reply.

37. _Tearaght._--No reply.

38. _Valentia._--"I have been at this station 4-1/2 years, and have never seen any birds migrating or resorting this locality except sea-birds, such as Gannet, Puffin, Cormorants, &c. They are not very numerous, and seldom visit except from August to the end of October. Very few land-birds visit here, except in severe frosts and snow in winter; then the Starling, Thrush, Blackbird, Lark, &c., come down from the mountains. Hundreds of Starlings, Thrushes, and Curlews died last January in this locality by severe frost and snow. There are not any birds strike this lantern. Very few strike land-lights, but on the South Maiden lighthouse I have seen hundreds of Starlings, Thrushes, and Blackbirds strike and kill themselves in one night, and frequently Snipe and Woodcock. On the Tuskar Rock lighthouse I have counted twelve hundred killed in one night, and hundreds more fell into the sea that we did not get. At Rockabill lighthouse also I have got great numbers killed, and frequently four and six Teal or small duck, and Snipe and Woodcock. I have not seen since I came to this station one Wild Duck or Goose, nor any flock of migrating birds. I have kept a good look-out for the last two months, and have not seen any birds except a few Gannets and Sea Gulls."--Thomas McKenna.

39. _Skelligs._--No entry in schedule. Remark:--"The only birds observed at present in this locality are a few Gannets and Sea Gulls occasionally."--Henry Gardiner.

40. _Calf Rock._ No reply. Destroyed by storm in Nov., 1881.

Daily Entries in Schedules, Sept., 1881, to Jan., 1882.

SEPTEMBER.

1_st._--Rathlin Island, eighty Swallows, 10 a.m., wind light S.E., clear; hovered about. Twenty-six Gannets, 11.30 a.m., going E.

2_nd._--Rathlin Island, eight Gannets, 5.30 a.m., wind light E., clear, going E. Slyne Head South, continuous flocks of Gannets, 5 a.m. to 6 p.m., wind light S.E., clear, came from S.W.; remained for three months. Arran Island North, about 200 Gulls, 5 a.m. to 6 p.m., wind N.E., calm, clear.

3_rd._--Galley Head, Teal Duck, number not known, 1 a.m., flying N.E., wind N.E. fresh breeze, clear. Arklow South Lt.-ship, nine Gannets, 8.15 a.m., wind light E.N.E., gloomy, passing N.E. Rathlin Island, 200 Starlings, 10.25 a.m., wind light S.E., cloudy, old birds remained on island. Clare Island, large flock of Grey Linnets, 6 a.m., wind light E., clear, going S.E. Arran Island North, 200 Gulls different species all day, wind light S.E.

4_th._--Arklow South Lt.-ship, two Gannets, 1.10 p.m., wind light E.N.E., cloudy, passing N.E. Rathlin Island, seven Gannets, 12 noon, wind strong N.E., misty, going E.

5_th._--Clare Island, large flock of Grey Linnets, 7 a.m., wind fresh E.N.E., blue sky, going S. Slyne Head North, fifty Starlings, 10 p.m., wind fresh E., misty, three killed.

6_th._--No entry.

7_th._--Arklow South Lt.-ship, four Starlings, 10.15 a.m., wind light W., cloudy, passing inland N.W. Howth Daily, six Cormorants flying N., 11 a.m., wind light W., clear. Rathlin Island, forty Linnets, 11 a.m., wind light N.E., cloudy, going N. Arran Island North, twenty to thirty Gannets, 5 p.m., wind light N.W.

8_th._--Barrels Rock Lt.-ship, five Gannets, 5.10 a.m., wind light N.N.W., clear, going W.; four Gannets at 3 p.m., going W. Arklow South Lt.-ship, four Gannets, 7 a.m., wind very light N.W., clear, passing N.E.; three Gannets, 9.50 a.m., going same direction. Arran Island North, thirty to forty Gannets all day, wind light N.W.

9_th._--Barrels Rock Lt.-ship, flocks of Linnets and Gulls, 12.50 p.m. to 3.50 p.m., wind light N.N.E., showery; Linnets going N.E., Gulls W. Arklow South Lt.-ship, five Gannets, 5.15 a.m., wind fresh N.N.E., cloudy, going N.; four Gannets, 11.45 a.m., going N.E.

10_th._--Kish Bank Lt.-ship, two Chaffinches, 7 a.m., wind mod. N.E., gloomy. Copeland Island, four Herons, 10 a.m., wind N.E., clear, coming S.; Starlings all day, breed here; Terns breed on Mew Island, come in May. Rathlin Island, one Curlew, 9.30 a.m., wind light S.E., rain. Clare Island, small flocks of Rooks, 2 p.m., wind light N., fine, going N.W. Arran Island South, thirty Starlings, 3.30 p.m., wind light N.E., clear, old birds going E.

11_th._--Barrels Rock Lt.-ship, flock of "grey" Gulls, 5.25 a.m., wind light E.N.E., clear, going E. Kish Bank Lt.-ship, one Chaffinch alighted on ship, 11.15 a.m., wind light N., hazy.

12_th._--Tuskar, thirty Wrens, Titmice, and Goldcrests, 6 a.m., wind light N.E., overcast, gloomy. Clare Island, flock of Grey Linnets, 7 a.m., wind fresh E., cloudy, going S.E. Slyne Head North, ten Swallows, 9 a.m., wind light N., clear; a large number of Gannets, 1 p.m. Arran Island North, large flocks of Gulls, wind fresh N.E., clear; also on Sept. 13th.

13_th._--Arklow South Lt.-ship, four Gannets, 7.45 a.m., wind very light N.W., gloomy, going N.E.

14_th._--Galley Head, Duck, number not known, 3 a.m., wind W. strong breeze, clear, flying W. Arklow South Lt.-ship, two Gannets, 6 a.m., wind light N.E., cloudy, going N.E.; five Gannets, 8.25 a.m., going in same direction; three Titlarks, 8.40 a.m., passing inland N.W. Copeland Island, thirteen Herring Gulls, 4 p.m., wind light N., clear; also six Gannets; both after fry and fish.

15_th._--Arklow South Lt.-ship, one flock of Titlarks, 7.40 a.m., wind light N.N.E., clear, passing N.W.; five Gannets, 8 a.m., passing N.E. Howth Baily, continuous flocks of Gulls and Puffins flying N. and S., 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., wind light N.W., clear. Copeland Island, fifteen Lapwings, remained all day between Mew and Copeland Islands. Rathlin Island, forty Black Crows, 2 p.m., wind very strong S.W., cloudy, going S.

16_th._--Barrels Rock Lt.-ship, about thirty Swallows, 11 a.m., wind very light E.N.E., clear, going N.E. Arklow South Lt.-ship, six Gannets, 7.30 a.m., wind light N.E., cloudy, passing N.E. Copeland Island, twenty-three Gannets, 4 p.m., wind light S.E., clear, coming from Ailsa Craig.

17_th._--Copeland Island, fourteen Grey Linnets, 3 p.m., wind light S.S.W., rain, remained some time. Oyster Island North, twenty Wigeon going S.E., 11 a.m., wind mod. S.E., clear.

18_th._--Barrels Rock Lt.-ship, flock of Grey Gulls, 5.10 p.m., wind very light N.N.E., clear, going W. Tuskar, one Owl, 8 a.m., wind light N., cloudy. Arklow South Lt.-ship, one flock of Swallows, 6.20 a.m., wind fresh N.E., gloomy, passing N.N.W. Innishtrahull, four Lapwings, 12 noon, wind light N., clear.

19_th._--Tuskar, about 1000 Gulls alighted 6 a.m., left 7 a.m., wind light S.W., cloudy, gloomy, appeared young; 12.30 p.m., a large flock of Gulls going S. Arklow South Lt.-ship, five Gannets, 8 a.m., wind light W.S.W., cloudy, passing N.E.; four Swallows, 9.20 a.m., passing N.W.

20_th._--Oyster Island North, about 100 Barnacles, 9.30 a.m., wind strong S., clear, going S. Clare Island, large flock of Wild Ducks, 2 p.m., wind strong W., overcast, rain, going E. Slyne Head North, one Snipe, 3 a.m., wind fresh S., showers, killed.

21_st._--Barrels Rock Lt.-ship, flock of "grey" Gulls, 9.30 a.m., wind light W.N.W., showery, going N. Tuskar, a large flock of Skua Gulls alighted 5 a.m., wind light N., overcast, rain, appeared old birds. Copeland Island, one young Corn Crake, wind strong E.S.E., "reared on Copeland Island." Rathlin O'Birne, about fifteen Gannets, 10 a.m., wind strong N., rain, remained in vicinity until Oct. 14th.

22_nd._--Arklow South Lt.-ship, one flock of Swallows, 7.15 a.m., wind very light N.W., clear, passing S.W. Copeland Island, Sept. 22nd to 26th, between these dates Terns which come to breed on Mew Island all left. Slyne Head South, nine Curlews flew to N.E., wind fresh W.S.W., gloomy.

23_rd._--Arklow South Lt.-ship, one flock of Swallows, 6 a.m., wind very light E., gloomy, passing N.W. Howth Baily, eight Gannets flying S., 12.30 p.m., wind fresh S., clear. Rathlin O'Birne, continuous flocks of Puffins, 10 a.m., wind light S.E., overcast, went southwards, continued passing until Oct. 1st.

24_th._--Rathlin O'Birne, continuous flocks of Sea Gulls arrived 10 a.m., wind light S.E., overcast, came from N., remained in vicinity.

25_th._--Fastnet, small flocks of Starlings flying N.E. to land, 2 p.m., wind light W., passing showers, two young ones struck lantern. Arklow South Lt.-ship, nine Gannets, 7 to 7.30 a.m., wind light W., clear, passing N.E.; six Swallows, 9.15 a.m., passing N.W.

26_th._--Barrels Rock Lt.-ship, flocks of Grey Gulls, 3.10 p.m., wind light W.N.W., clear, going S. Clare Island, large flock of Puffins, 3 p.m., wind fresh S.S.W., cloudy, going W. Arran Island South, fifty Starlings, 8.15 a.m., wind fresh W.N.W., clear.

27_th._--Arklow South Lt.-ship, four Gannets, 8 a.m., wind light W.S.W., cloudy, passing S.W.

28_th._--Arklow South Lt.-ship, ten Gannets, 6.45 a.m., wind very light S.W., cloudy, passing N.E. Copeland Island, thirteen Black Crows, 10 a.m., wind light S.W., fine, going W.

29_th._--Fastnet, two "Stone Chatters," 4 p.m., wind light S., misty, on rock all night, left in morning. Rathlin Island, thirty Gannets, 3 p.m., wind light S.E., clear, going N.

30_th._--Tuskar, four Blackbirds, 10 a.m., wind fresh S., misty. Howth Baily, ten Cormorants flying W., 1.20 p.m., wind fresh S.W., gloomy. Oyster Island North, about eighty Barnacles, 4.30 p.m., wind mod. E.S.E., clear, going S.

OCTOBER.

1_st._--Barrels Rock Lt.-ship, flock of twenty-six Swallows, 9.15 a.m., wind light S.S.W., clear, going S. Arklow South Lt.-ship, six Gannets, 7.20 a.m., wind light S., gloomy, passing S.W.

2_nd._--Fastnet, one "Stone Chatter," 3 p.m., wind light S. Kish Bank Lt.-ship, three Gannets, 10 a.m., wind mod. S., clear. Howth Baily, continuous flocks of Gulls and Puffins flying S., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., wind light S.W., clear. Copeland Island, twenty-nine Ducks on Mew Island all day, remained all the winter. Rathlin Island, sixty Black Crows, 5 p.m., wind strong S.E., misty, coming from N., seemed tired. Oyster Island North, about 150 Barnacles, 2 p.m., wind fresh S.E., clear, going S. Arran Island North, large flocks of Gannets and Gulls all day, wind fresh S.S.E., clear.

3_rd._--Arklow South Lt.-ship, nineteen Gannets, 4.30 p.m., wind very light S.S.E., cloudy, passing S.W. Kish Bank Lt.-ship, five Wild Ducks, 10.30 a.m., flying W., clear.

4_th._--No entry.

5_th._--Barrels Rock Lt.-ship, flock of White Gulls, 5 p.m., wind light W.N.W., clear, going S.E. Arklow South Lt.-ship, three Gannets, 10.15 a.m., wind light E., cloudy, passing S.W. Rathlin Island, forty Gannets, 3 p.m., wind light S.E., clear, going E. Slyne Head South, many flocks of Gannets from sunrise to sunset, wind very strong S.E., gloomy.

6_th._--Fastnet, one "Stone Chatter," 3.30 p.m., wind light S.E., gloomy. Clare Island, small flock of Pigeons, 1 p.m., wind fresh W., cloudy, going N.

7_th._--Slyne Head North, a large number of Gulls going S., 4 p.m., wind light W., misty.

8_th._--Barrels Rock Lt.-ship, flock of nine Gannets, 8 a.m., wind light N.N.W., clear, going W.; flock of about seventeen Swallows, 2.30 p.m., wind light E., rain, going S. Copeland Island, five Black-backed Gulls all day, remained during winter. Oyster Island North, seventy Barnacles, 11 a.m., wind strong N.W., overcast, showery, going S.; fifty Rooks, 2 p.m., wind same, going S.E.

9_th._--Barrels Rock Lt.-ship, eight Gannets, 3.30 p.m., wind fresh N.N.W., showery, going E.

10_th._--Howth Baily, ten Grey Crows flying inland, 11.15 a.m., wind strong W., clear. Rockabill, one Blackbird, 9 a.m., wind fresh S.W., clear, showery, male seen on the rock. Copeland Island, one Swallow, 10.30 a.m., wind light S.E., fog; twelve Greenfinches, 11 a.m., remained until fog cleared. Rathlin Island, sixty Linnets, 11 a.m., wind strong N.W., misty, going N. Tory Island, Barnacle, 10 a.m., wind mod. S.W., cloudy, coming from the east, flew round the island; they frequent other islands near, but seldom alight on this island. Oyster Island North, several flocks of Barnacles, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., wind strong N.W. to W., showery, going S.

11_th._--Fastnet, small flocks of land-birds, 8 a.m., wind fresh N.W., showers; two Titmice killed, flying S. on rock; four Chaffinches, 11 a.m., two killed, male birds. Innishtrahull, flocks of Barnacles, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., wind strong N.W., hail-showers.

12_th._--Barrels Rock Lt.-ship, two Stormy Petrels, 12.30 p.m., wind strong W.N.W., cloudy; seldom seen at this station; remained about the ship all evening. Kish Bank Lt.-ship, two flocks of Ducks, 10.30 a.m., strong S.W. breeze, clear. Howth Baily, three Gannets flying N.E., 10.45 a.m., wind fresh W., clear. Innishtrahull, one Teal, 9 p.m., wind N.W., a hurricane, struck lantern. Rathlin O'Birne, four Barnacles, 11 p.m., wind very strong N.W., showery. Oyster Island North, 100 Barnacles, 2.30 p.m., wind N.W., wild and showery. Arran Island North, large flocks of Gannets and Gulls all day, wind very strong N.W., rain.

13_th._--Barrels Rock Lt.-ship, two Sparrowhawks, 9.30 a.m., wind light N.N.E., clear, going N.; seldom seen at this station. Arran Island North, large flocks of Gulls all day, wind very strong N.N.W., rain.

14_th._--Rathlin O'Birne, one Martin killed against lantern, wind very strong N. Arran Island North, large flocks of different species of Gulls all day, wind very strong N.W., rain; flock of Wild Geese, 8 p.m., came from S.W., going N.

15_th._--Arranmore, continuous flocks of Barnacles, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., each flock numbering four to eighty, commenced to come from the north on this date, wind strong N. Broadhaven, ten Wild Ducks, 8.30 a.m., wind strong S.W., rain.

16_th._--Rathlin Island, sixty Gannets, 3 p.m., wind fresh N.W., cloudy, going W. Rathlin O'Birne, twenty Barnacles, 3 p.m., wind strong S., overcast. Arran Island North, flock of Gannets and Gulls, 4 p.m., wind fresh S., clear.

17_th._--Rathlin Island, 100 Skua Gulls, 2 p.m., wind fresh S.W., cloudy.

18_th._--Barrels Rock Lt.-ship, large numbers of Gulls, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., wind strong S.S.E., clear, apparently feeding about the ship. Rockabill, Oct. 18th to 26th, twelve Redbreasts, seven Common Wrens, and about fifteen young Starlings seen on the rock. Arranmore, flocks of Gannets from two to twenty began to come from the south, going north, on this date, and continue to the end of the month at intervals of fifteen to twenty minutes during daytime; cannot be seen or heard during night.

19_th._--Barrels Rock Lt.-ship, small flocks of Starlings, 9.30 a.m. to noon, wind high S.E., cloudy, trying to get to S.E., driven towards shore by the force of the wind; two Stormy Petrels, 11 a.m. to dusk, wind high S.E., remained at ship all day. Slyne Head South, one Snipe, 3 a.m., very stormy, showery, killed. Arran Island North, large flock of Gulls all day, very stormy wind S.E.

20_th._--Barrels Rock Lt.-ship, large flocks of Larks, 10 a.m., wind very strong E.S.E., clear, going N. Howth Baily, flocks of Gulls flying in all directions during the day, wind strong S.E., gloomy. Rathlin Island, fifty Plovers, 1 p.m., wind high, stormy, remained on island; forty White-backed Crows, always on island. Clare Island, large flock of Gannets, 9 a.m., wind strong E., going N.W. Arran Island North, large flock of Gulls all day, wind very strong S.E., gloomy.

21_st._--Barrels Rock Lt.-ship, continuous flocks of Larks and Linnets, 10 to 11.30 a.m., wind strong E.S.E., overcast, going to E.N.E. Copeland Island, flock of Teal on Mew Island, 11 a.m., wind E., stormy, rain; stay here for winter. Rathlin O'Birne, four Barnacles, 3.30 p.m., wind strong E.S.E., overcast; thirty Gannets, 8.30 a.m. Arran Island South, six Golden-crested Wrens struck lantern, wind E., hazy, not killed; flew away at daylight.

22_nd._--Slyne Head South, one Woodcock, 1 a.m., wind very stormy S.S.E., killed, the only one got for three years; two Thrushes also killed.