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Rockabill—F¥ebruary 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. 
ftockabull—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—May 12th, one “ Spotted Crake.” June 30th, 
another seen. 
WATER RAIL. 
Rockabiull—November 21st, a Water Rail. 
‘W ATERHEN. 
Arran Island, N—November 6th, one on island; must have 
come from the big island of Arran. 
