" Wing and Leg of Widgeon, found killed 13th December.
" Black Redstart, in flesh, shot 18th November.
_Coningbeg Lt.-ship_ Leg and wing of Titlark, found on deck, 6th October.
_Tuskar_, Two Corncrakes, received in flesh; shot on rock May 13th.
_Rockabill_, Black Redstart (old male), in flesh; shot November 21st.
_Killybegs_, Wing of Woodcock, killed striking, 2 A.M., 18th
November.
_Eagle Island_, Leg and wing. Redwing, killed striking 16th October.
" " Blackbird, " "
_Tearaght_, Leg and wing of Wheatear, August 27th.
" " Stormy Petrel (young), struck August 5th.
" " Swallow found dead. May 22d.
" Skin of Thrush, 28th January.
" Leg and wing. Rock Pipit, 10th August.
" Wing of Curlew, 20th March.
" Skin of young Razorbill of year, 1st August.
_Skelligs_, Black Redstart, in flesh, shot 18th November.
_List of Birds Noticed._
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Hawks, 139 Jackdaw, 156
Owl, 140 Magpie, 156
"Flycatchers," 140 Swallow, 157
Missel Thrush, 141 Martin, 158
Thrush, 141 Swift, 158
Redwing 142 Cuckoo, 158
Fieldfare, 142 Pigeons, 158
Blackbird, 143 Partridge, 159
Ring Ouzel, 144 Corncrake, 159
Hedge Sparrow, 144 Water Rail, 159
Robin, 144 Water Hen, 159
Black Redstart, 144 Golden Plover, 160
"Blackcap" (Stonechat), 145 Green Plover, 160
"Stonechat" (Wheatear), 145 Sea Pie, 160
"Grasshopper Warbler," 146 Woodcock, 161
Whitethroat, 146 Snipe, 161
Chiff-Chaff, 146 "Sea Larks," 162
Golden-crested Wren, 146 Redshank, 162
Wren 147 Greenshank, 162
"Tits," 147 Curlew, 162
Wagtail, 147 Whimbrel, 163
Titlark, 148 Terns, 164
Larks, 148 Gulls, 164
Snow Bunting, 150 Manx Shearwater, 165
Yellow Hammer, 150 Stormy Petrel, 166
Chaffinch, 150 Razorbill, 166
"Mountain Finch," 151 Guillemot, 167
Sparrow, 151 Puffin, 167
Greenfinch, 151 Great Northern Diver, 168
Redpole, 151 Cormorant, 169
Linnets, 152 Gannet, 169
Twite, 152 Heron, 171
Starling, 153 Geese, 171
Chough, 155 Ducks, 172
Raven, 155 Merganser, 172
Hooded Crow, 155 Birds not identified, 173
Rook, 156
General Remarks of Light-Keepers.
_Galley Head._--Autumn: No birds were killed striking the lantern
during the two years I have been at this station.--John Kelly.
_Mine Head._--Autumn: A pair of Ravens and Peregrine Falcons, and
several pairs of Choughs, breed in the cliffs close to the lighthouse.
A large number of Cormorants also build here, and Gulls on several
islets close to the shore.--Hugh J. Dugan.
_Tuskar Rock._--Autumn: There was no light shown in lighthouse from
June 1st to November 20th, which accounts for the apparent scarcity of
some migrants at this station.--Richard Hamilton.
_Arklow South Light-ship._--On the night of November 9th, several birds
of various kinds about lantern; many killed; some fell on deck, and a
large number overboard.--Patrick Clancy.
_Arklow North Light-ship._--May 3d, large flocks of land-birds about
lantern at night.--William Daly.
_South Maidens._--In January and February few birds seen, except
Seapies, Gulls, and Shearwaters. From June 21st to 16th July no birds
save Gannets, Gulls, and Seapies.--M. Barry.
_Innishtrahull._--I have only observed birds about the lantern on dark
nights, and in thick misty weather.--R. Phelan.
_Lough Swilly._--Birds are scarce here--not a single one has struck
lantern since I came.--James Keenan.
_Killybegs._--Seagulls and Curlews are here all the year. Lapwing's
nest close by. Cormorants and Pigeons breed in cliff's.--J. Hill.
_Eagle Island, E._--Gulls were scarce, and Gannets, "Sea Parrots, and
Puffins" were only to be seen in flight, which was invariably to the
west--the Gannets in a long extended line, singly or in pairs, and the
Sea Parrots in flocks of twenty to fifty, flying low. There are two
Titlarks, two Wrens, and about ten Sandlarks on island at present (1st
January 1886). A few of the last-named breed here, also the Titlarks,
and possibly the Wrens, as there are some old walls into which I have
seen them hop for shelter; but I Have never noticed them in spring or
summer.--Daniel Hawkins.
_Clare Island._--The sea-birds (Gulls, Puffins, Guillemots, and
Cormorants) continued to arrive from 1st of April to 1st of June to
breed. They were not as numerous as last year. All left before August
15th, except the Cormorants and a few Royal Gulls. Eagles always remain
on island.--G. H. Brownell.
_Slyne Head, North._--The number of sea-birds is chiefly regulated by
the feeding. There is a greater number for the past two months (June
and July) than has been the case for the past five years.--Robert
Tyrell.
_Arran Island, N._--Puffins, Gulls, Gannets, Curlew, Seapie,
Cormorants, and Sandlarks come and go according to the state of the
sea--if wild, none, and _vice versa_.--Thomas Fortune.
_Straw Island._--Spring: The number of birds were few during the
spring. The Lark, Hedge Sparrow, Robin, Wagtail, and Linnet are
remarkable for their total absence this year, though numerous in the
springs of 1883 and 1884. Autumn: A great scarcity of sea-birds of
all kinds, especially the Gannet. Land-birds--_i.e._, "Crows," Rooks,
Larks, Starlings, Thrushes--plentiful, especially young Starlings,
Thrushes, and Blackbirds. From 13th November to 17th November they came
in rushes during severe weather.--Charles Boyle.
_Tearaght._--Birds remaining September 1st, Choughs, Hooded Crows,
Wheatear, Wrens, Rock Pipit, Peregrine, Kittiwake (old and young),
Royal Gulls, Herring Gulls (old and young). Cormorants, and
Oyster-Catcher.--Edward M'Carron.
_Skelligs._--In February, Gannets, Cormorants, Kittiwakes (mostly
young). Herring Gulls, a few Black-Backed do., and flocks of
"the Black-Billed Auk (young Razorbill--R. M. B.) fishing round
rock.--Thomas Kerley.
Hawks.
_Fastnet._--October 16th, one at 5 A.M.; October 20th, one; November
9th, two; 10th, one; 13th, one.
_Mine Head._--October 5th, a Light-brown Hawk, and on several other
occasions. 11th December, a small Blue Hawk. 8th January 1886, saw one
capture a Redwing; it was a small Hawk, and unable to carry it away.
_Dungarvan._--March 15th, one Falcon Hawk; Nov. 18th, one.
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--April 19th, one Sparrowhawk; 28th, two Hawks.
September 26th and October 9th, one Sparrowhawk seen.
_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--September 11th, two Hawks; October 28th,
one.
_Tuskar Rock._--May 27th, one Hawk.
_Rockabill._--Hawks noted April 1st, April 13th, and May 23d.
_Copeland (Mew) Island._--May 9th, one.
_Rathlin Island._--April 18th, two Falcon Hawks all day.
_Arranmore._--May 5th, two going S.E.; September 29th, three.
_Rathlin O'Birne._--August 9th, two Hawks. Have been here two years.
_Eagle Island, E._--September 24th, a small Brown Hawk; saw him seize
small bird. October 17th and December 21st, one and two seen.
_Blackrock, Mayo._--Falcon noted June 1st and August 11th. Sparrowhawk
alighted on Rock August 15th. October 23d and December 28th, one Falcon.
_Arran Island, N._--One or two Brown Hawks at intervals during June.
_Tearaght._--March 12th, Grey Hawk (white predominating). April 3d,
one large Brown Hawk (I don't think it was the Peregrine). March 22d,
Sparrowhawk several times this month and occasionally throughout the
year. On March 6th a Peregrine pounced on a Royal Gull while flying,
and knocked it into the sea, from which it could not rise.
_Skelligs._--Two Kestrels on rock all September; they appeared about
15th August. A pair of Peregrines build here. Kestrels during October
and November.
Owl.
_Fastnet._--November 11th, one Dark-brown Owl (golden colour on breast
and wings) killing small birds during night. Rush of Larks, Thrushes,
and Starlings.
_Mine Head._--October 13th, one in twilight, appeared white. November
15th, one seen in daytime.
_Rockabill._--April 13th, an Owl seen.
_Copeland (Mew) Island._--May 10th, an Owl.
"Flycatchers."
_Rockabill._--15th and 16th, Flycatchers; 21st, a large number; May
9th, some.
Missel Thrush.
_Mine Head._--December 10th, several during this month.
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--April 13th, one "Jay."
Thrush (probably Redwing also).
_Fastnet._--March 15th, two around light at midnight; gloomy, wind
E.; 16th, one. April 12th, two "Mountain Thrushes" at noon; wind
E.N.E., light. October 13th, one at midnight killed striking; clear,
wind light. 20th, a great number of Thrushes and "Mountain" Thrushes
(probably Redwings--R. M. B.) all night; nine killed striking; hazy,
wind light, N.E. November 7th, 8th, and 9th, great numbers of Thrushes
at night; several killed striking; wind light S., overcast. 11th,
Thrushes all night; five killed; overcast, wind S.E., light. 12th, five
all day on rock.
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--October 5th, two about light 11 P.M.
_Tuskar Rock._--February 13th and 14th, Thrushes constantly striking
from 1 A.M. to 7 A.M.; a great number killed; wind fresh S.W., fog.
April 15th, one Thrush struck; rain.
_Arklow South Light-ship._--February 11th, three killed striking at
midnight; foggy; found dead on deck. 14th, from 6 P.M. until midnight
Thrushes about lantern; clear. October 20th, flock at 3 A.M. about
lantern; some struck, fell on deck; cloudy, wind fresh N.W. November
6th and 8th, Thrushes at midnight about lantern; many struck, some fell
on deck, others overboard; hazy.
_Arklow North Light-ship._--January 25th, Thrushes about lantern.
February 10th, three killed striking; 15th, two do.; March 4th, six do.
November 16th, several all night; 22d, 23d, and 24th, about lantern;
four killed on 24th.
_Kish Light-ship._--October 8th, one killed striking; stormy, clear.
Noted also on October 9th, 26th, and 31st. On November 6th, flocks from
6 to 11.30 A.M. going N.W.; wind S.W. 8th, several flocks; 10th, two
killed striking; clear.
_Rockabill._--January 19th, Thrushes at night about lantern; several
struck also on February 24th. April 16th and July 1st, about lantern.
October 18th, 21st, 23d, November 6th and 8th to 10th, large numbers
passed; many struck, several killed.
_Copeland (Mew) Island._--April 8th, Thrushes about lantern. November
3d, one disabled; rain. 9th, six killed striking.
_Innishtrahull._--January 16th, 23d, 24th, and 27th, small flocks of
Blackbirds and Mountain Thrushes around lantern; about eighteen killed.
_Tory Island._--April 14th, three killed striking 4 A.M.
_Arranmore._--October 15th, one seen.
_Rathlin O'Birne._--August 26th, four killed 8 P.M. These birds often
strike. Always on island in autumn.
_Killybegs._--October 19th, 11 P.M., one killed striking; misty.
November 1st, 1 A.M., another; two seen in morning.
_Broadhaven._--October 13th, one killed striking. No birds were ever
known to strike this light before, as it is dark towards the land.
_Eagle Island, E._--October 17th, 2 to 3 A.M., three killed striking;
19th, one seen.
_Blackrock, Mayo._--November 6th and 7th, Thrushes about all day.
_Arran Island, N._--November 11th, six Thrushes killed striking 11.30
P.M.; misty.
_Straw Island._--November 19th, forty going N.W.
_Tearaght._--October 19th, several arrived on rock.
_Skelligs._--October 16th, a few Thrushes on rock; wind N.E., gale,
rainy. 17th, several on rock to-day; wind S.E., fresh. 23d, several
Common Thrushes and another species having the back of a slatish
colour, with a yellow hue on the back near the tail. 31st, Thrushes
on rock. Several during November frequented the rock. December 8th,
"Thrushes, Common Fieldfare, and Redwings since the 7th."
"Redwing."
_Mine Head._--November 11th, Redwing caught on glass. Small birds
flying through rays all night. Redwing plentiful all winter.
_Tearaght._--January 28th, one found near lighthouse. March 15th, two
or three observed up to middle of this month.
_Skelligs._--December 8th, one struck 11.30 P.M.; died in night.
Fieldfare.
_Mine Head._--December 8th, observed here.
_Rockabill._--November 26th, Fieldfares all night; several killed
striking.
_Eagle Island, E._--October 17th, one killed striking.
_Tearaght._--December 15th, about fifty remained for three weeks.
Blackbird.
_Fastnet._--October 16th, one.
_Mine Head._--October 30th, one caught (male); previous night stormy.
November 10th, one caught on glass; misty, wind E., fresh.
_Dungarvan._--November 9th, one (female) struck 2 A.M., not killed;
misty.
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--April 18th, one seen.
_Tuskar Rock._--February 13th and 14th, Blackbirds constantly striking
from 1 A.M. to 7 A.M.; a great number killed; wind fresh S.W., fog.
_Arklow South Light-ship._--February 11th, two killed striking at
midnight; fog; found dead on deck. 12th, two killed striking; gloomy.
13th, four about light; 15th, one killed striking; 16th, Blackbirds
from 6 P.M. until midnight about lantern; clear. November 6th and 8th,
many about lantern at night, some killed; hazy.
_Arklow North Light-ship._--February 15th, four killed striking. March
4th, four do. November 15th, two killed striking; 22d and 23d, some
about lantern all night.
_Kish Light-ship._--November 7th, one killed striking; clear.
_Rockabill._--October 18th, 21st, November 8th, 9th, and 10th, numbers
passed on these nights; many killed.
_Copeland (Mew) Island._--March 8th, two killed striking. April 18th,
about forty near station. November 7th, three killed striking 10 P.M.;
clear. December 31st, one hundred Blackbirds about island.
_Arranmore._--September 11th, November 3d, and December 9th, one to
three noted.
_Killybegs._--October 31st, two seen; wind strong N.W. November 3d and
29th, another.
_Eagle Island, E._--October 19th, one seen.
_Straw Island._--November 13th, numbers of Blackbirds going N.W.
_Tearaght._--March 15th, one, and up to April 1st. October 19th,
several arrived on rock.
_Skelligs._--March 17th, two Blackbirds on rock. October 16th, several
arrived; a gale from N.E. 17th, several; 31st, Blackbirds seen. Several
during November.
Ring Ouzel.
_Mine Head._--December 8th, "A Blackbird with a white breast," and also
on the 9th and 10th--probably the same bird on each occasion. Not seen
afterwards. "I was quite close to to this bird; it was very black,
except the white breast, which was very distinct. It did not extend
round back of neck."
_Skelligs._--April 9th, one on rock; wind S.E., strong.
Hedge Sparrow.
_Tuskar Rock._--May 25th, five "Dunnocks" on the rock. August 31st and
September 3d and 12th, one or two "Dunnocks" seen.
_Tearaght._--March 1st, a few remained all the spring. I am not sure if
they remained during the summer.
Robin.
_Arklow North Light-ship._--November 29th, one Robin flew on deck; wind
fresh, S.
_Rockabill._--March 3d, Robins remaining.
_Rathlin Island._--December 3d, three Redbreasts all day.
_Killybegs._--October 4th and 14th, one seen.
_Valentia._--Noted in May, September, October, November, and December.
_Skelligs._--November 9th, one Robin. The first seen since my arrival
in April 1883; wind S., strong.
Black Redstart.
_Mine Head._--November 9th, one; 13th, one shot; 18th, one shot.
[Received in flesh.--R. M. B.] December 23d, one.
_Dungarvan._--November 7th, one Redstart. Remained three days. Rare.
_Rockabill._--Nov. 21st, one shot. [Received in flesh.--R. M. B.]
_Tearaght._--February 1st, two remained about a fortnight. November
17th, one Redstart on rock; 24th, another, 28th, five remained a
fortnight.
_Skelligs._--October 17th, four Black Redstarts on rock; 19th,
twenty--wind N.E., fresh, misty--"observed one with a white breast and
belly;" 31st, a few seen; November 18th, Black Redstart shot; specimen
sent. [Received.--R. M. B.]
"Blackcap" (probably Stonechat).
_Mine Head._--January 10th, 1886, I have seen this little bird
frequently all the winter.
_Tuskar Rock._--May 25th, one "Whinchat."
_Killybegs._--May 11th, two "Blackcaps" seen.
"Stonechat" (Wheatear).
_Fastnet._--March 15th, several about light at midnight--gloomy, wind
E.--three killed. April 10th, several about rock all day; wind N. May
12th, a flock at 8 A.M. going N.E.; wind W. October 20th, several about
light, two killed striking; hazy, wind light. November 13th, eleven
seen, all died on rock.
_Dungarvan._--March 19th, two seen.
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--April 13th, one Wheatear killed striking;
light haze. April 21st, two killed striking. March 16th, one
"Stonechat." April 8th, one Wheatear killed, 4 A.M., clear.
_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--May 12th, one rested on ship, and died
shortly afterwards.
_Tuskar Rock._--'March 16th, "Blackcap and Wheatear" alighted on
rock--first this spring; wind light, N.W. April 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th,
and 16th, one to two Wheatears noticed. August 8th, 28th, and 30th, one
to three Wheatears.
_South Maidens._--About middle of April, a considerable number of
"Wheatears and Stonechatters" alighted on rock for some time, and then
flew N.W.
_Rathlin Island._--March 8th, three "Stonechats." April 13th, seven
Wheatears struck at midnight--three killed. April 14th, three at
midnight, caught one. April 30th, "Stonechats" breed here. May 1st,
three Wheatears.
_Innishtrahull._--April 13th, nine "Stonechats" on island.
_Arranmore._--April 2d, Four "Stonechats;" 12th, eight. May 30th, nine.
September 8th, four at 10 P.M.--wind strong, W.--one killed striking.
_Rathlin O'Birne._--August 12th, "Stonechatters" all day. September
14th, caught one under a stone.
_Killybegs._--May 4th, five or six Stonechats.
_Eagle Island, E._--September 6th, two on island.
_Tearaght._--March 14th, first observed. About a dozen on island all
the summer. I saw a nest with five young ones three feet in, under a
rock.
_Skelligs._--March 11th, two Wheatears, first appearance; wind S.E.,
strong; 14th, several; wind S.E.
"Grasshopper Warbler" (probably Sedge Warbler).
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--May 13th, twenty "Grasshopper Warblers," 4
A.M.--wind light, N.W.--one killed striking, clear.
Whitethroat.
_Tuskar Rock._--May 12th, Whitethroats constantly striking, midnight to
3 A.M.; misty. Thirty-five killed. August 31st, one seen.
Chiff-Chaff (probably Willow Wren also).
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--April 17th, one died on deck, tired out; 19th,
one; 20th, one killed, fog; 30th, one.
_Tuskar Rock._--April 12th, one killed striking. The first this year;
13th, 14th, 15th, and 17th, Chiff-Chaffs noted; 22d, constantly
striking all night, scores killed; wind strong, squally, cloudy. May
12th, constantly striking, midnight to 3 A.M., twenty-three killed;
misty, wind light, N.E. August 30th and September 3d, one or two seen.
Golden-Crested Wren.
_Dungarvan._--November 4th, one struck 2 A.M., not killed; gloomy.
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--May 7th, two "Fire-Crests" on ship.
_Tuskar Rock._--April 13th, the first Goldcrest this season.
_Rockabill._--April 7th, Golden-Crested Wren seen.
_South Maidens._--April 12th, one "Robin (Golden-Crested)" struck
lantern 11 P.M., not killed.
_Rathlin Island._--April 13th, thirteen at midnight. Five killed
striking; 14th, five struck, caught two at midnight. The Goldcrest did
not put in an appearance in the winter season this year.
Killybegs--November 11th, 5 am., one caught at glass; gloomy; wind
fresh, S.E.
_Blackrock, Mayo._--November 7th, 7 P.M., two Golden-Crested Wrens, one
killed striking; fog and rain.
Wren.
_Fastnet._--October 20th, two about light; hazy. November 13th, one
seen, died on rock.
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--April 12th, two.
_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--April 2d, one Wren seen.
_Tuskar Rock._--April 13th, one Common Wren struck.
_Arklow South Light-ship._--April 13th, a Wren flying about ship.
_Rockabill._--April 13th, Wrens. September 21st, ditto. October 21st,
ditto.
_Innishtrahull._--March 16th and 19th, Common Wrens about lantern, two
killed striking.
_Eagle Island, E._--October 27th, two Wrens; still on island 26th
December 1885.
_Skelligs._--Wrens are resident. December--The Wren is more plentiful
the last four months.
"Tits."
_Mine Head._--December 9th, one Blue Tit shot. Several seen about.
_Tuskar Rock._--March 16th, "Tits and other small birds" passing in
threes and fours.
_Killybegs._--December 5th, two "Blackcaps" seen. "The Blackcaps are
either _Parus major_ or _Parus palustris_; I am aware they are not the
Blackcap Warbler."--Joseph Hill.
Wagtail.
_Mine Mead._--December 8th, one shot.
_Dungarvan._--November 27th, five very dark Wagtails.
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--March 15th, two Pied Wagtails going N.
_Tuskar Rock._--March 16th, one Grey Wagtail alighted. September 28th,
one.
_Arklow North Light-ship._--April 28th, some Wagtails passed N.W.
_Rockabill._--April 1st, Wagtail noted. October 5th, some.
_South Maidens._--April 14th, two Wagtails.
_Rathlin Island._--September 17th, Pied Wagtail.
_Arranmore._--June 29th, six Wagtails all day. September 3d, three.
January 2d, one.
_Killybegs._--December 5th, a Pied Wagtail.
_Eagle Island, E._--September 6th, one seen; 21st, one.
_Arran Island, N._--July 1st, one. October 14th, two.
_Straw Island._--July 24th, one Grey Wagtail.
_Skelligs._--March 15th, one stayed five days; wind S.E., strong.
August 19th, two Grey Wagtails. September 4th, four on rock; remained
until 10th. A gale from S.W.
Titlarks.
_Fastnet._--November 7th and 8th, numbers about light; overcast.
_Tuskar Rock._--March 7th, Titlarks passing W., first this spring.
April 17th, a number about rock, September 28th, Rock Pipits.
_Arklow South Light-ship._--February 16th, five killed striking; 23d,
passing N.W. all day. March 15th, a flock going N.W. April 17th,
Titlarks going N.W.
_Kish Light-ship._--April 9th, several flocks going N.W.; 24th, a
flock. May 1st, three about deck all day.
_Rockabill._--March 3d, seen all day; breed on rock.
_Copeland (Mew) Island._--April 14th, six Titlarks struck; four killed.
_Eagle Island, E._--September 6th, two seen.
_Straw Island._--March 23d, eight Field-Larks (small) remain here.
September 7th, two.
_Skelligs._--Titlarks are resident.
Larks.
_Fastnet._--October 12th, two at midnight, one killed; clear, wind
light, N.E. 20th, great number all night, seven killed striking; hazy,
wind light, N.E. November 7th and 8th, great numbers all night, eleven
killed striking; overcast, wind light, S. 9th, numbers at night;
overcast. 11th, Larks too numerous to count all night, twelve killed
striking; overcast, wind S.E.
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--April 12th, several Larks during night
about ship. 14th and 17th, one. March 13th and 14th, four to twelve
going N.W.; wind E. and N.E. 23d, one. September 18th, four going W.
September 26th, a "Ground Lark." October 6th, "Ground Lark" got dead on
deck; wind fresh, N.W. [Leg and wing of Titlark received.--R. M. B.]
7th, twelve going N.W.; wind N., fresh.
_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--December 18th, odd Larks passed N. January
19th and 20th, eighty-six Larks passed.
_Tuskar Rock._--February 15th, ten killed striking; overcast, gloomy.
March 5th, Larks going W.
_Arklow South Light-ship._--October 15th and 18th, flocks going N.W.
November 8th, Skylarks about lantern at night; hazy.
_Arklow North Light-ship._--January 25th, some Larks about
lantern--midnight. February 4th, a flock going N.W. February 10th,
four killed striking. 15th, two killed striking. 16th, three killed
striking. 23d, flocks going N.W. all day; wind strong, S.W. March 5th,
Larks passed. April 17th, three Skylarks killed striking. November 1st,
2d, and 29th, Larks noted.
_Kish Light-ship._--April 4th, flock going N.W. 14th, several Skylarks
about lantern, one killed striking. 15th, passing S.W. during day, two
killed striking at night; clear. Oct. 22d, two about ship. 30th, a
flock going N.W. Nov. 9th, two about ship.
_Rockabill._--February 24th and April 14th, Larks about light, several
struck. October 5th, Larks. 21st, all day and night. November 6th, all
night, numbers killed.
_Copeland (Mew) Island._--March 14th, about twenty struck, six killed,
11 P.M.; wind S., overcast. May 19th, about twelve around light, 10
P.M.; misty.
_South Maidens._--April 14th, twelve Common Larks seen.
_Rathlin Island._--April 13th, four Skylarks, two killed striking at
midnight.
_Innishtrahull._--March 16th and 19th, Larks about lantern, fourteen
killed.
_Rathlin O'Birne._--Always on island in autumn.