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which is not common, at TuUynasoo Mountain, near the 

 quarries ; and Viola lutea was obtained at the upper part of the 

 lake shore in Castlewellan demesne. The district was poor in 

 bird life, the Meadow-Pipit being the dominant species. A few 

 Wheatears, Stonechats, Whitethroats, Yellow Buntings, and 

 other common species were observed. The movements of a 

 pair of Pied Wagtails in the vicinity of one of the lunching 

 groups near the quarries pointed to the proximity of their nest ; 

 this was found in a crevice in a heap of granite chips. It con- 

 tained one egg, and was profusely lined with feathers. In the 

 Annesley demesne the notes of the Song-Thrush, Blackbird, 

 Chiffchaff, Willow-Wren, Siskin, and ChafiEinch were heard on 

 every side. Apart from captive thirds, thirty-five species in all 

 were observed during the day. In the short time spent at the 

 railway station prior to leaving Castlewellan, many Woodcocks 

 were observed taking their customary evening flight, and, 

 judging by the number seen, it was evident that here, as else- 

 where in Ireland of late years, this bird is on the increase, and is 

 breeding in tolerable profusion. 



TANDRAGEE. 



(HALE-DAY EXCURSION.) 



The second excursion was held on June 2nd to Tandragee. 

 Ninety-five members and friends met the conductors on the 

 platform, and travelled down by the 2-15 train, reaching 

 Tandragee in about an hour. The Club party, on reaching the 

 bridge over the River Cusher, separated intO' two' sections. 

 The one entered the lower demesne at the bridge, and the 

 other proceeded direct to the town. The latter were there met 

 by the Rector, the Rev. Wm. M'Endoo, B.D., whO' very kindly 

 acted as guide to the Church and Castle Demesne. The con- 

 tingent which entered the Lower Demesne found it a veritable 

 paradise for the collectors, who made the most of the time at 

 their disposal. The party were delighted to meet here with the 

 Rev. W. F. Johnson, M.A., F.E.S., of Poyntzpass, one of the 



