Oct. 9th, Nov. 11th, and Dec. 24th.
_Dungarvan._--Dec. 5th, two.
Rooks.
_Tuskar Rock._--April 6th, one flock, 7 a.m., going W., wind light
E.N.E.; 21st, one flock going W.
_Arklow Bank, South._--April 11th, one "Crow" going N.W.
_Rathlin Island._--April 14th, thirty "Black Crows," coming from
Scotland, wind strong N.E.; 23rd, forty Black Crows, coming from
Scotland, wind light N.W., foggy. May 5th, fifteen Black Crows. June
23rd and 30th, several.
_Lough Swilly._--June 4th, flights of Rooks. July 1st and 15th, great
numbers of Books; 31st, a few.
_Blacksod._--April 13th, large flock of Crows (Books) all day
constantly passing. May 22nd, Books.
_Clare Island._--March 20th, two large flocks of Black Crows going N.
_Slyne Head, North._--April 26th, flock of Books coming from the N.E.
June 12th, one flock of Crows (Rooks?). July 21st, flocks of Books
flying in different directions.
_Straw Island._--May 11th, 100 Crows (Rooks?).
_Valentia._--April 21st, a few Crows; also on May 21st.
_Kish Bank Light-ship._--April 17th, one Crow going N.W.; 24th, one
alighted on ship.
_Howth Baily._--Dec. 14th, three; 15th, six; 24th, sixty flying W.
_Rockabill._--Dec. 12th, Black Crows alighted on the rocks.
_Rathlin Island._--Aug. 13th, thirty. Sept. 10th, ditto. Oct. 6th,
forty; 19th, forty. Nov. 13th, thirteen. In all these cases going S. A
few seen on Dec. 11th, 12th, and 22nd.
_Innishtrahull._--Oct. 7th, eight "Black Crows." Dec. 10th, one.
_Tory Island._--Nov. 29th, eight Crows.
_Oyster Island, North._--Oct. 12th, twenty Rooks going inland.
_Clare Island._--Jan. 4th, 1883, six.
_Slyne Head, North._--Oct. 27th, four. Dec. 27th, ten.
_Samphire Island._--Oct. 4th, about forty; Oct. 12th, a very large
flock passing to opposite shore. They return about sunset.
_Valentia._--Oct. 8th, four; 24th, five.
_Skelligs._--Dec. 13th, twenty going E.
Jackdaw.
_Tearaght._--Dec. 10th, two; 17th, one.
Magpie.
_Lough Swilly._--Oct. 5th, one Magpie, 11 a.m.
_Arran Island, North._--Aug. 10th, two.
Swallow.
_Galley Head._--May 12th, from thirty to fifty Swallows going N.W.
_Mine Head._--April 21st, twelve Swallows, noon, wind S.S.E., strong,
cloudy; the first arrivals.
_Tuskar Rock._--April 24th, one, 8.20 a.m., going W.
_Arklow Bank, South._--April 5th, two going N.W.
_Kish Bank Light-ship._--April 18th, two going S.E.
_Dunree Head._--June 15th, flock of Swallows.
_Lough Swilly._--May 4th, a few; the first this season.
_Arranmore._--May 6th, four came to build.
_Rathlin O'Birne._--May 4th, twelve Swallows "of the Martin species";
16th, six or seven Swallows.
_Blacksod._--June 10th, ten to twenty Swallows; the first seen.
_Slyne Head, North._--May 17th, nine.
_Slyne Head, South._--June 7th, four.
_Skelligs._--June 2nd, two flying about island.
_Tuskar Rock._--Oct. 4th, two flying about; also on Oct. 14th.
_Innishtrahull._--Aug. 12th, one "Black Swallow" (Swift?), last seen
for season.
Martin.
_Mine Head._--July 4th, six Martins.
_Oyster Island, North._--May 3rd, about fifteen Martins. They breed in
the neighbourhood.
Cuckoo.
_Mine Head._--May 1st, Cuckoo first heard.
_Rathlin Island._--May 10th, five Cuckoos.
_Arranmore._--May 3rd, two Cuckoos arrived.
_Oyster Island, North._--May 8th, heard first Cuckoo.
"Kingfisher."
_Black Rock, Mayo._--April 20th to May 1st, one or two "Kingfishers" at
sunrise. "When started they make in the direction of the Bangor River
between Belmullet and Ballina."
Pigeons.
_Rathlin Island._--June 10th, seven Rock Pigeons.
_Lough Swilly._--April 6th, some Pigeons.
_Blacksod._--April 8th, sixteen. May 19th, Pigeons 8 a.m. till sunset.
_Clare Island._--April 7th, four small flocks going S.E.; 11th,
continuous flocks going S.; 20th, ditto. May 10th, three small flocks
going N.W.; 20th, two flocks going W. June 6th and 17th, three flocks.
_Dursey Island._--April 14th, fourteen Wild Pigeons going N.E. May
15th, twenty Wild Pigeons going N.E.
_Howth Baily._--Dec. 14th, nine flying S.
_Rockabill._--Dec. 13th, nine flying S.
_Rathlin Island._--Dec. 13th, flocks of Pigeons.
_Innishtrahull._--Dec. 10th, flock of eight Pigeons. They breed on
island.
_Lough Swilly._--Oct. 5th, Pigeons in flocks; 9th, 12th, 28th, ditto.
_Clare Island._--Nov. 5th, large flock. Dec. 22nd, ditto.
_Arran Island, North._--Aug. 3rd, four going S.
_Arran Island, South._--Nov. 17th, four. Dec. 6th, thirty.
_Dungarvan._--Dec. 29th, ten "Woodguests" flying about. Jan. 15th,
1883, six flying inland.
Quail.
_Innishtrahull._--Sept. 11th, one caught.
Golden and "Grey" Plover.
_Copeland Island._--April 20th to 26th, some flocks seen on island;
twelve killed against lantern.
_South Maidens._--April 10th, three dozen "Plover," 4.30 p.m.
_Innishtrahull._--Seen all the month of February during several days,
and on May 8th.
_Black Rock, Mayo._--From March 1st to May 20th, Golden Plover. These
birds never rest here, except when migrating.
_Slyne Head, North._--April 14th, three Plover (? Golden); one struck
the lantern, 2 a.m.
_Galley Head._--Dec. 10th, continuous flocks of "Grey and Golden"
Plover, from 50 to 100 in a flock, passing to the south; frost.
_Old Head, Kinsale._--Dec. 7th, some hundreds of Golden Plover; 8th,
hundreds of Plover; 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, and 16th, ditto, going
south.
_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--Dec. 10th, about sixty Plover flying S.
_Kish Bank Light-ship._--Dec. 11th, two flocks going S.W.
_Copeland Island._--Nov. 9th, some flocks of Grey Plover on island off
and on during the month.
_South Maidens._--Aug. 11th, a flock of Plover.
_Rathlin Island._--Oct. 22nd, sixteen "Grey" Plover remain here. Nov.
7th, twenty; 19th, forty coming from N. Dec. 13th and 16th, flocks of
Golden Plover.
_Tory Island._--Dec. 10th, "Grey" Plover; 11th, four Golden Plover;
15th, nine "Grey" Plover.
_Rathlin O'Birne._--Oct. 4th, forty Golden Plover. Dec. 14th, thirty.
_Killybegs._--Sept. 23rd, about forty "Grey Plover" remained several
days. Oct. 8th, fourteen. Dec. 10th, about 100. These remained while
the frost continued, when they flew inland.
_Broadhaven._--Dec. 2nd, twelve Plover.
_Valentia._--Dec. 8th, fifty Golden Plover; 19th, twenty remained.
_Dursey Island._--Dec. 8th, forty going S.W.; 9th, large flocks of Grey
and Golden Plover all day going S.W.; 12th, ten.
_Dungarvan._--Dec. 15th, some "Grey Plovers."
Green Plover.
_Rathlin Island._--April 16th, eight remained in vicinity two days;
26th, seven, remained all day.
_Innishtrahull._--March 5th, Lapwing Plover. May 10th, ditto.
_Old Head, Kinsale._--Dec. 7th, hundreds of Green Plover; 14th, ditto.
_Howth Baily._--Dec. 10th, two; 11th, forty flying S.W.; 12th to 18th,
several; frost.
_Rockabill._--Dec. 16th, Green Plover going S.
_Copeland Island._--Nov. 9th, some flocks of Lapwings on island during
this month.
_Rathlin Island._--Nov. 28th, six. Dec. 2nd, seven; 10th, 11th, 13th,
and 16th, flocks.
_Innishtrahull._--Dec. 12th, twelve Lapwings; first seen this season.
_Tory Island._--Oct. 5th, three; 20th, one. Nov. 5th, one.
_Killybegs._--Oct. 3rd, eight Lapwings. These were in neighbourhood all
the summer.
_Oyster Island, North._--Dec. 1st, twenty-five Lapwings; 12th, ten.
_Slyne Head, North._--Nov. 10th, two.
_Dungarvan._--Nov. 11th, small flocks; 15th, large flocks; 17th, some;
30th, very large flocks. Dec. 15th, several.
Turnstone.
_Dungarvan._--Nov. 11th, eight.
"Sea Larks."
_Blacksod._--July 12th, twelve Sea Larks.
_Howth Baily._--Jan. 6th, 1883, seven "Sand Larks" on strand.
_Rockabill._--Nov. 3rd, "Sand Larks."
_Innishtrahull._--Aug. 12th, six or eight "Sand Larks," and daily
during winter.
_Arranmore._--Oct. 20th, one "Sandpiper." Nov. 4th, one.
Seapie.
_Rathlin O'Birne._--March 13th, four "Sepoys," 4.30 p.m., wind strong
S.W.; 26th, six "Sepoys." June 2nd and 10th, several "Sepoys."
_Howth Baily._--Jan 6th, 1883, flock of eighty to one hundred "Sepoys"
flying about cliffs.
_Innishtrahull._--Dec. 6th, flock of twelve "Sepoys."
_Oyster Island, North._--Oct. 9th, seven remained some time. Dec. 31st,
several.
Heron.
_Blacksod._--June 7th, three to five "Cranes." Seldom seen here.
_Howth Baily._--Dec. 10th, one; 12th, one.
_Tory Island._--Oct. 8th, one at lake. Dec. 5th, one "Crane."
_Samphire Island._--Oct. 27th, two. Seldom seen here.
_Skelligs._--Dec. 11th, one going E.
Dungarvan.--Jan. 16th, 1883, one flying seaward.
Curlew and Whimbrel.
_Galley Head._--May 8th, flocks of from ten to twenty "May-birds," or
Curlew, going N.
_Mine Head._--May 3rd, nine "May-birds."
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--May 6th and 8th, eight to ten "May-birds"
flying N.W.
_Rathlin Island._--May 2nd, 5 a.m., ten Curlews; 8th, eight Curlews;
12th, ten May-birds or Curlews. Seen also on June 3rd, 21st, and 29th
going S.
_Innishtrahull._--March 5th, seen. April, in flocks. May, some seen. In
June and July, the only birds which visit the island, except sea-birds.
_Lough Swilly._--May 16th and 17th, flocks of "Whimbrel Curlew."
_Rathlin O'Birne._--March 13th, one Curlew. A few seen on March 25th,
and from June 2nd to 8th.
_Oyster Island, North._--May 3rd to 7th, fifteen to twenty "young
Curlews, commonly called May-birds."
_Blacksod._--April 5th, about twenty Curlews going N.W.; April 9th,
twelve birds seen; 18th, several flocks. May 13th to 22nd, continuous
flocks passing inland. A few on July 5th and 20th.
_Slyne Head, North._--April 11th, flock of Curlews. May 3rd, one flock
known by the name of "May-birds" in this locality. "They resemble
the Curlew in form and colour, but not so large; they remain in this
locality for two or three months each year, and are rarely seen before
May." They departed early in July this year; 10th, one flock of Curlews
going S. July 21st, flocks of Curlews.
_Slyne Head, South._--May 17th, nine "May-fowls" flew to N.E.; 30th,
five ditto.
_Valentia._--During April frequently, and May 13th, 16th, 25th. On May
13th the entry is "young Curlew" (perhaps Whimbrel).
_Skelligs._--Jan. 8th, ten Curlews going S.
_Dursey Island._--May 2nd to 7th, Curlews at intervals going N.W.
_Old Head, Kinsale._--Dec. 13th, flocks of 200 to 300 Curlews, first
arrived on this day.
_Howth Baily._--Dec. 6th, fifteen Curlews; 10th, thirty; 12th to 18th,
several; frost. Jan. 15th, 1883, large flock.
_Copeland Island._--Sept. 21st, large flocks of Curlews.
_Rathlin Island._--Aug. 3rd, seven Curlews; 12th, five; 21st, three.
Sept. 2nd, seven; 20th, twelve. Oct. 25th, six. Dec. 7th, eight; and at
intervals to end of month.
_Innishtrahull._--Aug. 12th, flocks of ten or twelve, and daily during
winter.
_Dunree Head._--Dec. 11th, great flock of Curlews passed.
_Lough Swilly._--Oct. 5th, Curlews in flocks; Oct. 9th, 12th, Nov. 1st,
30th, Dec. 6th and 14th, ditto.
_Killybegs._--Sept. 5th, about seventy Curlews; they remained until
middle of October, some during winter months.
_Oyster Island, North._--Nov. 11th, about fifty; remained on island.
Seen also on Dec. 12th, 31st; and Jan. 9th to 13th, 1883.
_Clare Island._--Nov. 3rd, thirty going N. Dec. 22nd, large flocks.
Jan. 10th, 1883, large flocks.
_Arran Island, North._--Dec. 9th, four; 16th, seven.
_Straw Island._--Sept. 30th, twenty-five "young Curlews." Nov. 27th.
twenty.
_Arran Island, South._--Curlews always on island.
_Samphire Island._--Oct. 11th, three passing inland.
_Valentia._--"Curlews at all times here."
_Skelligs._--Oct. 3rd, six going N. Dec. 19th, eight.
_Dursey Island._--Entries occur in September at frequent intervals.
Oct. 3rd, 26th, and Dec. 14th and 17th.
_Dungarvan._--Nov. 21st, large flocks.
Woodcock.
_Slyne Head, South._--May 7th, two Woodcocks, 11 a.m. None struck
lantern for last six months.
_Skelligs._--Jan. 19th, two Woodcocks perched on island.
_Old Head, Kinsale._--Nov. 20th, three Woodcocks. Dec. 5th, five; 6th,
twenty; 7th, eighteen; 8th, ten; 9th, twenty.
_Howth Baily._--Dec. 6th, one; 12th, one; 14th, one.
_Rathlin Island._--Dec. 13th, Woodcocks.
_Arranmore._--Nov. 12th, one. Dec. 10th, four.
_Rathlin O'Birne._--Dec. 17th, one.
_Killybegs._--Nov. 5th, two killed. Dec. 10th, three (shot two).
_Arran Island, South._--Oct. 26th, three. Nov. 20th, two.
_Skelligs._--Dec. 14th, two.
_Dursey Island._--Dec. 11th, two going S.E.
_Dungarvan._--Dec. 11th, two.
Snipe.
_Slyne Head, North._--March 12th, 4 a.m., one Snipe killed against
lantern.
_Slyne Head, South._--May 16th, three Snipe, 7 a.m.
_Old Head, Kinsale._--Nov. 4th, ten Snipe. Dec. 6th, thirty; 9th, sixty
Snipe; 15th, sixty to one hundred.
_Howth Baily._--Dec. 12th, two.
_Innishtrahull._--Oct. 6th, one. Nov. 7th, two; 19th to end of month,
some frequented island.
_Lough Swilly._--Dec. 14th, two.
_Tory Island._--Oct. 5th, one. Dec. 11th, five.
_Arranmore._--Dec. 10th, 11th, and 16th, a few.
_Rathlin O'Birne._--Dec. 16th, two; 17th, six.
_Skelligs._--Dec. 15th, four. Jan. 5th, 1883, one; 8th, two.
Corn Crake.
_Mine Head._--May 1st, first heard in the night.
_Tuskar Rock._--Aug. 22nd, one Corn. Crake going N.W. The third seen
here for the last two and a half years.
Waterhen.
_Old Head, Kinsale._--Dec. 15th, Waterhen seen; plentiful on a lake
near.
_Rockabill._--Dec. 12th, Waterhen.
_Innishtrahull._--Dec. 16th, one "Moorhen."
Coot.
_Old Head, Kinsale._--Dec. 15th, Coot seen; plentiful on a lake near.
Geese.
_Innishtrahull._--Feb. 13th, Barnacles in flocks of from twelve to
twenty, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. "These birds passed more or less during
this month, but particularly on the 13th."
_Rathlin O'Birne._--March 21st, eight Barnacles. Have not seen
Barnacles at this time of year before. They left next morning.
_Oyster Island, North._--Feb. 21st to 26th, large flocks of Barnacles,
seen between 8 and 10 p.m. Noticed passing against the rays of light.
They all left the neighbourhood.
_Broadhaven._--April 5th and 16th, Barnacles seen going N.; 9th and
15th, Geese going N.
_Howth Baily._--Jan. 9th, 1883, thirteen Barnacles or Wild Geese flying
E.
_Copeland Island._--Dec. 18th, three flocks of Wild Geese passed over
island, going inland.
_Rathlin Island._--Dec. 18th and 26th, two Wild Geese.
_Innishtrahull._--Nov. 5th, three Barnacles flying S.E.
_Dunree Head._--Oct. 10th, flock of Barnacles passed up lough; 20th,
great flock of Wild Geese passed. Nov. 7th, Barnacles. Dec. 21st, flock
of Wild Geese.
_Lough Swilly._--Nov. 2nd, two flocks of Wild Geese going S.
_Tory Island._--Oct. 17th, one Wild Goose.
_Arranmore._--Nov. 12th, one Barnacle. Dec. 8th, one; 9th, thirty-two;
18th, several.
_Rathlin O'Birne._--Nov. 8th, seven Barnacles; 14th, four. Dec. 10th
and 26th, several.
_Killybegs._--Nov. 13th, nineteen flying S., very high; 16th, two
flocks flying S. Dec. 4th, seventeen going S.
_Oyster Island, North._--Sept. 21st, twelve Barnacles going S.; 26th,
thirty going S. Oct. 5th and 8th, several flocks going S.; 17th, 20th,
25th, ditto. Nov. 5th, 20th, Dec. 25th, flocks passing into harbour.
_Broadhaven._--Dec. 2nd, thirteen Wild Geese.
_Clare Island._--Oct. 20th, a large flock of Wild Geese going S.
_Slyne Head, North._--Nov. 10th, seven Barnacles. Dec. 7th, fifteen.
_Samphire Island._--Oct. 7th, Barnacles in large numbers in the bay,
and continued plentiful up to date of sending schedule, Jan. 15th, 1883.
_Dungarvan._--Nov. 15th, five Wild Geese; 16th, four going E. Dec.
11th, seven.
Swans.
_Lough Swilly._--"June 1st to 3rd, some Wild Swans on lake in
neighbourhood; unusual at this season."
_Rathlin Island._--Nov. 22nd, seven White Swans. "Remained on island
some hours till two were shot."
_Killybegs._--Dec. 14th, six Swans flying south at a great height.
Ducks.
_Copeland Island._--March 14th to 28th, Teal and Widgeon seen at
intervals in small flocks of four to ten, passing over station from
mainland, going N.E. or towards Scotch coast.
_Broadhaven._--April 5th, five Wild Ducks going N. May 13th, two Wild
Ducks going N.W.
_Blacksod._--April 8th, eleven.
_Clare Island._--March 3rd, large flock. April 2nd, four large flocks;
14th, two flocks. In these three cases birds going S. or S.W. On June
26th, Wild Ducks going N.
_Galley Head._--Nov. 18th, some Ducks coming to the bogs.
_Old Head, Kinsale._--Dec. 13th, twenty-six Teal Ducks, six "Black
Ducks," one shot. "These Ducks, I know, are not native of this country."
_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--Dec. 7th, twenty Wild Ducks flying S.;
10th, flock of thirty Widgeon ditto.
_Tuskar Rock._--Nov. 14th, seven Sheldrakes killed striking.
_Kish Bank Light-ship._--Oct. 7th, a flock of Widgeon (supposed);
19th, flock of Ducks. Nov. 12th, ditto. Dec. 29th, four Ducks.
_Howth Baily._--Oct 29th, eight Wild Ducks. Dec. 12th, three. Jan.
14th, 1883, six Widgeon.
_Copeland Island._--Oct. 8th, continuous flocks of Ducks passing over
island and going inland, three to twelve in each flock.
_South Maidens._--Sept. 10th, a flock of Sheldrakes.
_Rathlin Island._--Sept. 25th, two Teals.
_Innishtrahull._--Sept. 8th, one shot; 9th, two seen. Oct. 6th, Teal,
two. Nov. 7th, Wild Duck shot. Dec. 10th, two to four; 21st, one.
_Dunree Head._--Nov. 7th, Wild Duck; 16th, flock of Widgeon.
_Tory Island._--Nov. 7th, Sheldrake shot, wind S., stormy. Dec. 9th,
one Wild Duck.
_Killybegs._--Sept. 19th, thirteen Wild Ducks; remained about until
sending in schedule in January.
_Oyster Island, North._--Oct. 17th, flocks of Widgeon; 25th, large
flocks. Dec. 18th, large flock.
_Broadhaven._--Nov. 25th, six Wild Ducks.
_Straw Island._--Nov. 25th, forty Ducks. Dec. 5th, twenty-five. Jan.
9th, 1883, thirteen.
_Arran Island, South._--Nov. 17th, twenty Wild Ducks.
_Samphire Island._--Oct. 7th, Duck; 18th, twenty.
_Dungarvan._--Nov. 13th, five; 18th, fifty. Dec. 11th, Ducks and Teal,
several; 24th, several flocks of Teal. Jan: 3rd, 1883, thirty Wild
Ducks.
Merganser.
_Dungarvan._--Nov. 18th, three flying into bay; 28th, ten swimming
towards land. Dec. 26th, two.
Northern Diver.
_Skelligs._--June 1st, one Northern Diver in the water.
_Tuskar Rock._--Jan. 11th, 1883, one Northern Diver. The "Black Divers"
leave here about May 1st, and begin to return in October.
_Howth Baily._--Dec. 5th, one Northern Diver swimming about; 14th,
ditto.
_Clare Island._--Dec. 27th, three Northern Divers.
Guillemot.
_Tearaght._--First seen on Feb. 21st. Commence to lay about May 20th.
_Skelligs._--Feb. 12th, forty Guillemots going N. March 27th, flocks
going N. Numbers about island during April, May, and June.
_Tearaght._--Jan. 8th and 9th, 1883, about a dozen.
_Skelligs._--Aug. 1st, flock departing. Oct. 31st, flock seen going S.
Nov. 10th, flock fishing.
Puffin.
_Galley Head._--Continuous flocks on Feb. 27th, March 18th and 21st,
and from April 10th to 30th, also during May; in all cases going W.
_Rathlin O'Birne._--May 14th, continuous flocks; also on 16th and 20th,
going N.; after May 20th to end of month going S.
_Oyster Island, North._--March 13th, several flocks of Puffins in the
bay. May 18th to 24th, several flocks.
_Broadhaven._--June 18th to 20th, flocks of Puffins. A few on June 30th
and July 12th.
_Eagle Island, West._--June, large numbers of Puffins.
_Black Rock, Mayo._--From April 20th to Aug. 15th, large numbers of
Puffins at intervals.
_Blacksod._--April 18th, thirty Puffins. June 16th, eleven Puffins
going S.E.
_Clare Island._--March 22nd, continuous flocks of Puffins going S.W.
April 4th, ditto, going S.
_Slyne Head, North._--April 10th, continuous flocks of Puffins arrived
during day. June 17th, large and continuous flocks of Puffins have
arrived in vicinity.
_Straw Island._--April 14th, 150 Puffins or Sea Parrot, 5.10 a.m.
_Tearaght._--April 1st, the Puffin arrived, a few only; 5th, they
completely covered the island this day.
_Skelligs._--March 23rd, flocks of Puffins about island. Numbers around
island to end of June (date of sending schedule).
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--Nov. 15th, flocks flying S.
_Barrels Rock Light-ship._--Dec. 13th to 16th, continuous flocks flying
E. and S.
_Howth Baily._--Puffins disappeared about middle of December.
_Dunree Head._--Aug. 17th, flocks.
_Killybegs._--Oct. 30th, 100 to 150 Puffins; they were here during the
summer and up to this date.
_Slyne Head, North._--A few Puffins at intervals to Nov. 7th.
_Arran Island, North._--Nov. 8th, twenty Puffins.
_Straw Island._--Oct. 23rd, thirty.
_Skelligs._--Aug. 5th, flocks departing.
Razorbill.
_Skelligs._--March 28th, flock of Razorbills; continued about the
island during April, May, and June. Aug. 1st, flock departing. Jan.
3rd, 1883, flock going S. A few on Jan. 9th and 11th fishing.
Cormorant.
_Black Rock, Mayo._--April 20th to Aug. 15th, two to six Cormorants;
they breed on coast.
_Blacksod._--April 27th, Cormorants seen all day.
_Dursey Island._--A few Cormorants seen on April 11th, 27th, May 20th,
June 22nd.
_Coningbeg Light-ship._--Nov. 9th, two Cormorants remained around ship.
_Innishtrahull._--Nov. 5th, Cormorants to be seen frequently; they
breed on a rock near the mainland called the Stark.
_Tory Island._--Dec. 10th, four Cormorants.
_Arran Island, North._--A few seen ab intervals; last entry, Oct. 2nd.
_Straw Island._--Dec. 22nd, eleven.
_Samphire Island._--Oct. 19th, four.
_Valentia._--At intervals during October and November resting on rock.
Gannet.
_Galley Head._--Continuous flocks are noted on the following
dates:--Feb. 27th, March 5th to 13th, 21st, April 10th to 30th, and in
June. In every instance where the direction of flight is entered, they
were going W.
_Arklow Bank, South._--Small flocks, two to twelve birds in each,
are noted as frequently passing from April 1st to June 7th, going in
various directions, generally N.E.
_Kish Light-ship._--May 5th, one seen; 14th, two seen.
_Copeland Island._--Flocks between April 1st and 16th, two to twenty
birds in each, pass daily, all going N.
_Rathlin Island._--Flocks at intervals between April 6th and June 28th;
most numerous in the end of May and June. Direction of flight either E.
or W.
_Lough Swilly._--Flocks at intervals between April 29th and July 18th;
most in July.
_Arranmore._--Passing in June and July.
_Rathlin O'Birne._--At intervals from March 17th to July; generally in
small flocks of six to eight birds.
_Oyster Island, North._--A few Gannets seen on March 6th, and between
May 18th and 24th a large number of "both white and dark-coloured" (old
and young) were seen in bay.
_Broadhaven._--At intervals between April 9th and end of July,
generally ten to twelve in a flock. Most frequently in June and July.
Direction of flight variable.
_Eagle Island, West._--In March five or six flocks of Gannets coming
from S. In May, June, and July, numbers in the vicinity.
_Eagle Island, East._--Here the only birds seen were Gannets, which
passed daily during April and May every quarter or half-hour.
_Black Rock, Mayo._--Flocks from April 1st to June 1st.
_Blacksod._--April 17th, five Gannets. Seldom seen at this station.
_Clare Island._--Flocks noted on March 1st, and on June 11th.
_Slyne Head, North._--Seen on May 8th and June 3rd; large flocks, also
on April 4th and 9th.
_Slyne Head, South._--July 10th, continuous flocks of Gannets.
_Arran Island, North._--May 6th to 13th, flocks of Gannets appeared
going S.
_Straw Island._--April 28th, five Gannets.
_Valentia._--Seen April 1st, May 27th, and at intervals in June.
_Skelligs._--Constantly seen in the neighbourhood, the Lesser Skellig
being the only Irish breeding-station.
_Dursey Head._--At intervals during April, a few birds. Large flocks on
May 8th. Several birds on May 18th and July 10th.
_Old Head, Kinsale._--Sept. 20th, twenty Gannets. On Jan. 11th, 1883,
"Gannets continue to pass South."