11th, 4 A.M., one killed striking, and another caught at glass; wind
fresh, S.E., gloomy.
_Blackrock, Mayo._--November 6th and 7th, Larks all day, one killed
striking; fog and rain.
_Skelligs._--October 31st, a few Larks seen.
Snow Bunting.
_Dungarvan._--December 1st, one seen; rare here.
_Arklow North Light-ship._--February 17th, one caught on deck.
_Rockabill._--December 22d, Snow Buntings.
_Rathlin Island._--March 10th, one seen. September 6th, five going S.
November 4th, two; very few seen this season.
_Innishtrahull._--February 20th, three shot.
_Arranmore._--February 3d and March 12th, Snow Buntings noted.
September 19th, one; 21st, eighteen; also noticed October 30th.
_Eagle Island, E._--October 1st, one on Island, and a few October 6th.
_Blackrock, Mayo._--September 8th, one about rock; wind S., fresh.
October 5th, eight. December 8th, forty all day. January 20th, 1886,
twenty on rock. "For the last nine days the spray has been flying over
rock, and the Snow Buntings never left, and how they manage to exist I
cannot imagine."
_Blacksod._--February 20th, Snow-Birds.
_Arran Island, N._--October 8th, five Snow Buntings.
_Tearaght._--October 14th, several arrived; remained three weeks.
_Skelligs._--September 11th, one on rock; gale from S. October 1st, one
(being first since 11th ult.), which remained here ever since. 6th, six
seen. 31st, a few.
Yellowhammer.
_Mine Head._--November 1st, plentiful, and up to date January 15th,
1886.
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--May 27th, one rested on ship; wind strong S.,
fog.
_Rockabill._--March 3d, Yellowhammers remaining July 5th, do.
_Killybegs._--May 18th, two seen. October 16th, one.
Chaffinch.
_Mine Head._--November 12th, one caught near lighthouse in morning
exhausted. Small birds flying in lantern rays all night, and striking.
_Tuskar Bock._--March 21st, one seen.
_Arklow South Light-ship._--April 12th, one Finch on deck. October
11th, two on deck all day. A flock went N.W. 16th, two all day on ship.
November 2d, 9th, 12th, and 19th, one or two Chaffinches seen about the
deck.
_Arklow North Light-ship._--February 6th, six passed W. November 12th,
eight alighted on deck. 13th, a flock passed E.
_Kish Light-ship._--May 7th, two about deck all day. November 7th, two
all day about the ship.
_Rockabill._--October 18th, Chaffinches noticed. November 6th, do.
_Tearaght._--March 20th, Chaffinches left about this date. December
19th, a large flock of hen Chaffinches arrived on rock.
"Mountain Finch."
_Skelligs._--November 8th, one struck 10 P.M.; not injured. 9th, four,
but not seen after this date.
Sparrow.
_Mine Head._--January 10th, 1886, Common Sparrow always plentiful here.
_Arklow South Light-ship._--September 19th, flock passed.
_Killybegs._--March 18th, two seen.
_Eagle Island, E._--September 16th, fifty to sixty remained on island
a short time; very lively, went W. 23d and 29th, thirty chirruping and
very lively; also on October 7th and 17th pecking about rubbish. On
last date they flew S.E. inland.
_Straw Island._--April 15th, three House Sparrows.
_Valentia._--June 30th, Sparrows about.
Greenfinch.
_Fastnet._--March 2d, several all day about rock, seven died; overcast,
gloomy, wind fresh, S.E. September 28th, two, wind N.E. October 16th,
three; wind E. light, going N.W. November 12th, seventeen all day on
rock; wind light S.
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--March 16th, one. April 18th, one seen.
_Kish Light-ship._--May 9th, two about masts all day.
_Rockabill._--November 6th, Green Linnets.
_Tearaght._--March 20th, Greenfinches all left about this date.
Redpole.
_Rockabill._--July 5th, Redpoles.
Linnets.
_Fastnet._--May 4th, eight about rock; wind E.N.E. October 20th, a
great number all night about light; hazy, wind N.E., light. November
7th, 8th, and 9th, a great number about light during nights; wind light
S., overcast. 13th, several Linnets seen.
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--March 8th, 26th, and April 13th, one to three.
Noted also 16th, 17th, and 21st September.
_Barrels Bock Light-ship._--One to three noted March 12th, 17th, 28th,
31st, April 13th, May 5th. September 18th, 21st, 28th, 29th, small
flocks going S.E. to N.E. October 25th and 30th, large flocks going N.
January 6th, 1886, small flock going N.
_Arklow South Light-ship._--February 24th to 27th, one or two about
ship. March 24th, flock of "Grey Linnets" going N.W.; wind light S.W.
April 19th, flock going N.W. October 11th, flock going N.W.; wind N.E.
25th, flocks going N.W.; wind W.
_Rockabill._--October 18th, some passed. November 8th, 9th, and 10th do.
_South Maidens._--March 11th, one "Moss Linnet" seen on balcony at
night.
_Rathlin Island._--April 13th, three about light, one killed striking
at midnight. 14th, three killed midnight.
_Dunree Head._--March 3d, 6th, 10th, and 20th, flocks all day.
_Arranmore._--November 11th, eight Linnets.
_Rathlin O'Birne._--August 24th, Linnets in flocks feeding.
_Killybegs._--March 9th, five Grey Linnets; also April 26th and June
8th. September 15th to 25th, forty to fifty noticed flying about.
October 8th and 28th, do.
_Eagle Island, E._--September 6th, four seen; also on 16th, 27th, and
October 6th.
_Blackrock, Mayo._--December 27th, some Grey Linnets about rock.
_Straw Island._--March 21st, thirty remain on island. July 28th, forty
going S. October 10th, thirty going W.
Twite.
_Mine Head._--September 20th, plentiful from this date to 15th January
1886. On October 29th, flying through rays of lantern at night; wind
and rain.
_Tearaght._--March 20th, Twite left about this date.
Starling.
_Fastnet._--October 20th, several about light all night, eight killed
or wounded; hazy, wind light N.E. November 7th, 8th, 9th, and 11th,
numbers about light at night; wind S., light, overcast--twenty-three
Stares killed striking; 13th, five killed striking.
_Mine Head._--October 29th, about hundred in field, two caught at
lantern 11 P.M., several struck glass; wind S., strong, rain. November
5th, striking from 10 P.M. until midnight. A few captured; foggy.
Flocks flying about to date January 15th, 1886. November 11th, Stares
striking.
_Dungarvan._--October 20th, large flock going N. November 8th, one
killed striking, 11 P.M.; overcast, misty. November 19th, a great flock
feeding near. Very plenty this season. November 30th, large flocks,
going N.W. December 4th, two killed striking 9 P.M.; cloudy.
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--March 24th to 26th, one about ship.
_Barrels Bock Light-ship._--October 25th and November 2d, large flocks
noted going N. and N.W.
_Tuskar Rock._--February 14th, two struck; fog. 15th, constantly
striking 8 P.M. to 4 A.M.; wind fresh, N.E., overcast, gloomy. A great
number killed. March 15th, constantly striking, 9 to 11 P.M.; wind
light S.E., cloudy. 20th, one struck, overcast. April 16th, ditto.
_Arklow South Light-ship._--March 5th, several about lantern at
midnight. March 15th, "Stairs" about lantern 8 P.M. until midnight, two
killed striking; overcast, wind light W. April 12th and 16th, a few
about lantern at night. October 21st, two about lantern. Flocks passed
29th, 30th, and November 1st to N.W. in daytime; and on nights of 3d,
6th, and 8th November, numbers struck the lantern. Many killed; some
fell on deck, others overboard. Weather hazy and rainy; wind moderate,
W.
_Arklow North Light-ship._--March 4th, four caught on deck. May 26th,
a flock passed N.W. October 16th, large flocks going S.; wind E.S.E.,
strong. Some noted on 22d, 23d, four killed striking. 30th and November
1st, flocks passed going S.W. and N.W. On November 2d, great quantities
all day and night; wind S.W., misty, rain. A few on 4th and 5th, in day
time; and on 10th, 19th, 20th, about lantern at night.
_Kish Light-ship._--October 28th, several flocks going N.W.; wind N.W.
31st, one caught on deck 10 P.M., others flying about light. November
2d and 5th, several flocks in the mornings passed N.W.; wind N.W.
December 17th, a flock about light.
_Rockabill._--January 19th, about light. June 26th and July 1st, some
passed. October 11th, large flocks passing west; wind N.E. October
21st, 23d, November 6th to 10th, 19th, and 26th, numbers passed, many
struck, and were killed.
_Copeland (Mew) Island._--March 14th, ten struck lantern, four killed;
24th, three struck. April 14th, thirty struck 3 A.M., six killed;
clear, wind light. October 9th, fourteen struck, six killed, 9 P.M.;
very dark, wind N.W., fresh. November 4th, four struck, two killed;
rain.
_South Maidens._--July 16th, about eighty going N.E. August 1st, a
flock going S.W.
_Rathlin Island._--December 1st, hundreds all day. Numerous this
season. 16th, hundreds.
_Innishtrahull._--March 16th and 19th, Starlings about lantern, three
killed striking.
_Rathlin O'Birne._--August 26th, twelve, one killed. They often strike.
_Killybegs._--November 4th, three struck 8 P.M.; caught alive. A
continuous flight passed from 7.30 A.M. to 10 P.M., appeared to come
from E. or S.E., and go W. or N.W. Four killed striking; gloomy, misty,
wind strong N.W. 14th, about thirty, at 10 A.M.
_Eagle Island, E._--November 19th, small flock came from land, and flew
back. I only saw the one flock in the autumn; whilst in the autumn of
1884 they came in thousands.
_Blackrock, Mayo._--November 2d, six about lantern during night, fog;
6th and 7th, Starling all day about rock.
_Blacksod._--January 16th and 22d, Starlings in flocks.
_Arran Island, N._--October 10th, a flock on island. November 7th, two
killed striking; 11th, four killed striking; overcast. December 7th,
large flock going S.
_Tearaght._--March 5th, one caught at lantern glass; 17th, one. April
17th, one. November 28th, several flocks on rock.
_Skelligs._--March 17th, two on rock; gale from N.W., with misty rain.
October 17th, a flock on rock; wind S.E., fresh. 31st, Starlings on
rock. A few during November.
Chough.
_Mine Head._--October 29th, Choughs and Daws observed almost daily to
January.
_Rathlin Island._--May 7th, five remain.
_Broadhaven._--August 11th, two Choughs, rarely seen.
_Tearaght._--April 1st, Choughs all gone, except those which remained
to breed.
_Skelligs._--May 1st, a pair building on rock.
Ravens.
_Mine Head._--October 29th, two daily to date January 15th, 1886.
_Rockabill._--June 13th, Ravens seen.
_Rathlin Island._--March 12th, Ravens breed here. May 9th, two.
_Arranmore._--September 26th, two Ravens. January 4th, 1886, two; they
remain here.
_Broadhaven._--August 4th, one seen.
_Blackrock, Mayo._--September 17th, three "small-sized Ravens."
_Straw Island._--October 13th, three.
_Skelligs._--A pair frequently visit, but do not breed here.
Hooded Crow.
_Dungarvan._--November 20th, two seen; rare here.
_Rathlin O'Birne._--September 12th, Grey Crows, always. They build here
in clefts of rocks.
_Broadhaven._--June 22d, twenty-two "Grey-Backed Crows."
_Arran Island, N._--May 10th, two seen on island. June 10th, four.
October 26th, four.
_Straw Island._--March 29th, two Grey-Backed Crows.
_Tearaght._--The Grey Crows and Choughs leave the island with their
young for about three weeks or a month, and a few return afterwards.
_Valentia._--A few noted in April, May, June, and December (Hooded and
"Black-Hooded" Crows).
_Skelligs._--A pair breed here.
Rook.
_Fastnet._--March 21st, two "Crows," 1 P.M.: wind N.E. N.W. May 6th,
two at noon about rock.
_Mine Head._--Rooks constantly about.
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--April 15th, two "Crows" going N.E.
_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--December 21st, one "Crow" going N.W.
_Tuskar Rock._--March 16th, one "Crow" going W. April 19th, five going
N.W.
_Arklow South Light-ship._--April 15th, one "Crow" going S.E.
_Arklow North Light-ship._--March 27th and April 6th, two to four
passed N. May 6th, three. November 7th, one alighted on deck.
_Rockabill._--April 21st, "Crows." September 21st, "Crows."
_Copeland (Mew) Island._--March 10th, two.
_South Maidens._--March 11th, three "Crows" going E.; 28th, twelve
ditto. August 1st, three.
_Innishtrahull._--September 4th, "Black Crows" came from shore and flew
back.
_Broadhaven._--May 29th, one hundred.
_Eagle Island, E._--October 10th, five seen; 23d, two. November 18th,
fifty to sixty came from shore, and returned. December 23d, two. "I
think these must be Crows from their harsh croak, very different from
the caw of the rook."
_Arran Island, N._--July 14th, four on island.
Jackdaw.
_Arklow South Light-ship._--October 18th, flock going N.W.
_Eagle Island, E._--November 19th, one; remained all day.
_Blackrock, Mayo._--April 13th, nine flying S.
_Valentia._--A few noted in June, September, October, November, and
December.
Magpie.
_Dungarvan._--April 30th, two seen.
_Copeland (Mew) Island._--April 12th, one Magpie. May 12th, one.
_Arranmore._--September 18th, one seen.
Swallow.
_Fastnet._--April 16th, one all day; wind N.E. May 28th, four, for some
days; two died on rock; wind S.E. June 1st, two; foggy. November 12th,
two.
_Mine Head._--Swallows from 21st September to 20th October.
_Dungarvan._--April 23d, straggling Swallows going N.W.; wind S.W.
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--April 13th, one, and a few on 17th, 20th,
21st, 22d, 27th, May 7th and 10th. On May 27th, seven about ship.
September, one to four seen. October 1st and 5th, flocks going S.; wind
N.W., strong.
_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--April 17th, Swallows (first seen) going N.;
22d, do. Also noted May 9th, 10th, 11th, 19th, 21st, 22d, and 25th, in
every case going AV.; wind variable. October 12th, two going S.
_Tuskar Rock._--April 15th, one seen; 17th, in great numbers, 10 to 12
A.M., going N.W.; wind light S.E. They continued passing almost daily
until June 1st, and generally in the forenoon. Direction of flight
nearly always N.W. On May 27th a great number of Swallows and Martins
arrived about 6 P.M.; seemed tired, one died on rock; stormy, with fog.
September 4th, 23d, and 28th, Swallows in small numbers going N.W.
_Arklow South Light-ship._--April 13th, one seen, and almost daily
afterwards until date of sending schedule on May 12th. Largest flights,
20th and 21st April. In every case direction of flight was N.W., and
apparently independent of wind. One found dead on deck, April 20th, and
another on May 11th. September 20th, several flying S. October 25th,
two seen.
_Arklow North Light-ship._--April 12th, two about ship, and passing at
intervals until May 16th, especially on 20th and 24th April. Direction
of flight in every case N.W. September 29th, five going N.W.; wind W.
_Kish Light-ship._--April 19th, seven going N. June 26th, two going S.
_Rockabill._--April 15th and 16th, Swallows noted. May 24th, a large
number arrived; wind light S., gloomy. October 6th, great quantities
collected, and all left at noon.
_Copeland (Mew) Island._--May 3d, three; 12th, fifty.
_South Maidens._--April 26th, four. May 13th and 14th, Swallows from
this date to end of May continually on rock; then flying S.E. towards
Mull of Galloway.
_Rathlin Island._--April 18th, one about all day; 23d, two.
_Dunree Head._--April 10th, Swallows arrived.
_Arranmore._--July 3d and 4th, first seen about this station.
_Killybegs._--April 10th and 14th, Swallows, six to ten flying about.
_Broadhaven._--May 20th to 25th, Swallows going N.W.
_Arran Island, N._--May 20th, two Swallows; 24th, one disabled. June
15th, two disabled; fog.
_Tearaght._--May 12th, one; 17th, two; 22d, one found dead at N.E. of
Island.
_Skelligs._--April 17th, first seen to-day. May 13th, four; stayed
three days. October 17th, a Swallow; "tail slightly, if at all, forked."
Martin.
_Dungarvan._--May 23d, four.
_Tuskar Rock._--May 27th, two Martins.
Swift.
_Dungarvan._--June 29th, one seen.
_Rathlin Island._--June 6th, three at station.
Cuckoo.
_Dungarvan._--May 9th, one; first seen this season.
_Copeland (Mew) Island._--April 22d, one seen.
_Rathlin Island._--April 20th, one. May 2d, two seen.
_Dunree Head._--May 2d, Cuckoo first heard.
_Arranmore._--April 20th, one Cuckoo.
_Blacksod._--May 15th, Cuckoo heard.
_Straw Island._--May 8th, a Cuckoo heard, being ten days earlier than
the inhabitants remember hearing it.
Pigeons.
_Mine Head._--October 26th to November 16th, one to six Rock Pigeons at
intervals. December 9th and 11th, twelve to forty. January 6th, 1886,
eight.
_Arklow South Light-ship._--January 20th, one caught.
_Rockabill._--February 2d, Pigeon seen. May 7th and 9th, some
remaining. July 5th, a Carrier Pigeon, branded on the wings; is alive.
September 20th, two white ones caught. October 7th, one caught.
_Dunree Head._--June 12th, flocks of Pigeons about the cliffs.
_Lough Swilly._--November 18th, large flock going W.
_Rathlin O'Birne._--August 9th, two rested on eave of dwelling-house;
one remained, and became quite tame.
_Broadhaven._--April 29th, a large flock of Pigeons.
_Blackrock, Mayo._--June 26th, ten "Sea Pigeons" about rock. November
8th, eight Rock Pigeons on rock.
_Arran Island, N._--November 23d, seven Pigeons; first seen since I
came to this station.
_Straw Island._--May 23d, four Pigeons on island. July 29th, four.
September 7th, do.
_Tearaght._--February 20th, last of the Rock Pigeons left about this
date.
_Skelligs._--March 6th, one about rock.
Partridge.
_Rockabill._--November 12th, a Partridge.
Corncrake.
_Mine Head._--October 1st, one seen.
_Tuskar Rock._--April 17th, two on rock after the night. May 13th, two
on rock, killed [Received.--R. M. B.].
_Rockabill._--November 19th, a Corncrake.
_Copeland (Mew) Island._--May 14th, a Corncrake, going S.W.
_Rathlin Island._--12th, one "Spotted Crake." June 30th, another seen.
Water Rail.
_Rockabill._--November 21st, a Water Rail.
Waterhen.
_Arran Island, N._--November 6th, one on island; must have come from
the big island of Arran.
Golden Plover.
_Fastnet._--November 9th, two Plover; wind S,, fresh.
_Mine Head._--October 11th, December 11th, and January 7th, a few.
_Rathlin Island._--December 7th, flocks remain here.
_Tory Island._--"Grey Plover" noted March 22d and April 7th.
_Arranmore._--October 22d, twenty-eight Golden Plover.
_Rathlin O'Birne._--November 27th, four to twelve came from shore.
Never seen here except in frosty weather.
_Killybegs._--March 12th, forty seen.
Green Plover.
_Fastnet._--March 15th, two on rock, and one drowned; wind E.N.E.,
fresh.
_Mine Head._--November 16th, December 8th and 9th, seen. Always in
frosty weather.
_Dungarvan._--Flocks on October 23d, November 12th, 24th, and 30th.
_Rockabill._--February 11th, Lapwing in flocks, going W. Some noted
November 9th, 18th, and 26th.
_Copeland (Mew) Island._--December 15th, seven flying N.
_Arranmore._--October 16th, 28th, and December 29th, one or two Lapwing
noted.
_Rathlin O'Birne._--September 14th, Green Plover; seldom seen here.
_Blackrock, Mayo._--April 17th, one Green Plover alighted.
_Arran Island, N._--March 14th, forty Lapwing going N.
Seapie.
_Dungarvan._--May 12th, large flock going N.W. June 2d, large flock on
rocks.
_Copeland (Mew) Island._--May 6th, two in vicinity. December 22d, fifty
about island.
_South Maidens._--May 3d, three on rock. 13th, two.
_Rathlin Island._--Oyster Catchers are to be seen at all times.
_Innishtrahull._--April 13th, six on island.
_Broadhaven._--August 24th, large flock of Seapies. September 12th, a
flock.
_Eagle Island, S._--September 6th, two on rocks.
_Arran Island, N._--April 14th, a flock of Seapie. July 16th, Seapies.
August 10th, sixty. December 26th, thirty.
_Tearaght._--March 7th, a pair observed; about island all summer.
_Skelligs._--March 8th, one perched on rock. June 15th, a pair breed
here. They laid three clutches, three eggs each, their first being
taken.
Woodcock.
_Copeland (Mew) Island._--December 15th, two killed striking.
_South Maidens._--April 14th, one found dead after striking at midnight.
_Arranmore._--November 8th, 15th, and December 21st, Woodcock noted.
They are more numerous this year than for the past four years.
_Rathlin O'Birne._--Noted December 1st and 9th. Seldom seen, as they
have no cover on island.
_Killybegs._--October 30th, 3 A.M., one killed striking; gale from S.E.
November 18th, 2 A.M., another; wind strong, S.E.
_Eagle Island, E._--November 9th, one killed striking, 11 P.M.
_Tearaght._--December 8th, one on rock. 10th, one seen.
_Valentia._--November 20th, one killed striking.
_Skelligs._--October 10th, one on rock.
Snipe.
_Fastnet._--November 8th, two Jacksnipe killed striking; overcast, wind
S., light.
_Mine Head._--November 18th, four seen, and observed frequently.
_Copeland (Mew) Island._--April 14th, six about island. November 5th,
six remain. December 31st, eight.
_Rathlin Island._--November 10th, three Jacksnipe. December 20th,
twenty Common Snipe.
_Arranmore._--October 25th, November 14th, and December 1st, Snipe
noted. They are more numerous this year than for past four years.
_Rathlin O'Birne._--September 18th, 30th, October 24th, and December
11th, Snipe noted, with the remark that they resort the island all the
winter.
_Killybegs,_--October 20th, 2 A.M., one killed striking; misty.
_Broadhaven._--April 16th, "a flock of Snipe" going N.
_Eagle Island, E._--October 19th, one seen, November 9th, one killed
striking.
_Arran Island, N._--November 9th, two killed striking at midnight;
misty.
_Tearaght._--March 8th, one "large Snipe," and on other occasions
during month.
"Sea Larks," etc.
_Rockabill._--March 18th, "Sand Larks" flying about.
Copeland (Mew) Island.--April 14th, fifteen "Sand Larks" struck, 4
A.M., seven killed, night very dark. October 10th, twenty "Sand Larks"
struck, ten killed, very dark; wind N., strong. November 3d, three
struck, one killed.
_South Maidens._--Towards middle of April "Sand Larks" visited us
daily, and then flew to a rock near. May 13th, seven.
_Rathlin Island._--"Sandpipers" at all times.
_Innishtrahull._--April 13th, "Sand Larks" on island.
_Arranmore._--June 8th, three "Sand Larks." They must have nest about
station.
_Rathlin O'Birne._--August 24th, they are always about island.
_Broadhaven._--April 21st, twelve "Sea Larks" seen. September 2d,
several. They breed near.
_Eagle Island, E._--September 18th, five "Sand Larks." November 8th,
seven.
_Arran Island, N._--April 24th, eighteen "Sand Larks."
_Straw Island._--May 26th, thirty on island.
Redshank.
_Arran Island, N._--April 20th, twelve Redshank, July 21st, two.
December 26th, twenty on island.
Greenshank.
_Dungarvan._--November 17th and 23d, flock going N.E.
Curlew.
_Fastnet._--September 24th, one for several days on rock.
_Mine Head._--July 29th, twelve Curlew going E. October 11th, four do.
_Dungarvan._--March 3d and 17th, large flocks going S.E.
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--March 16th, flock passed over ship to N. May
2d, three; 3d, several going N.E. September 10th and 11th, a few going
N.E.
_Tuskar Rock._--April 18th, Curlew going N.W.
_Arklow South Light-ship._--July 24th, one Curlew on deck. August 6th,
a flock.
_Arklow North Light-ship._--March 4th and 5th, two to four about
lantern at night.
_Rockabill._--April 14th, 15th, and 16th, Curlew.
_Copeland (Mew) Island._--October 11th, fifty about.
_South Maidens._--April 14th, Curlews in night over lighthouse. These
birds are extremely cautious, rarely striking lantern. June 21st, a
large flock going S.E.; wind N.W. Some noted July 18th, 28th, and
August 8th.
_Rathlin Island._--April 14th, a flock of Curlew at midnight.
_Innishtrahull._--April 13th, fourteen Curlew on island.
_Lough Swilly._--September 15th, four; 28th, large flock going N.W.
_Arranmore._--September 12th, three.
_Rathlin O'Birne._--November 21st, about twenty on rocks. They are
always on island.