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vicinity of this station since July are the Gannet, the Koyal 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. Straiv Island. — No reply. 



34. Arran Island, South. — "Have never known less birds 

 strike the lantern." — Francis Kyan. 



35. Loop Head. — No reply. 



36. Samphire Island. — No reply. 



37. Tearaght. — No reply. 



38. Valentia. — " I have been at this station 4 J 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 Eock lighthouse 

 I have counted twelve hundred killed in one night, and hundreds 

 more fell into the sea that we did not get. At Rockabill light- 

 house 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. 



