166 REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. 
Skelligs—March 2d, one struck 9.30 P.m., fell, but not killed ; 
first appearance this year. May Ist, great numbers came on 
rock about 10 P.M.; weather thick. 8th, first egg seen to-day. 
August 27th, one young one caught after striking at 10 P.M. 
Shearwater often strike, but J never saw one killed; the same 
remark applies to Stormy Petrel. They generally strike during 
drizzling rain, seldom in a fog. 29th, heard at night for last 
time this year. 
STORMY PETREL. 
Fastnet.—October 20th, three about light; hazy, wind light, 
N.E. 
Coningbeg Light-ship—April 26th, one about ship, and at 
intervals to May 1st. May 9th, one; also on May 20th and 
24th. September 15th, ten about ship; wind strong, W.S.W. 
Barrels Rock Light-ship—May 27th, one hovering about ; 
wind S., stormy. September 12th, three going S.W.; wind 
strong. November 16th, one at noon about ship; wind strong, 
S.E. 
South Maidens.—July 16th, one found alive on balcony. 
Tearaght.—March 5th, one flew against glass. April 4th, 
one against glass. Observed as early as March Ist, but not 
plentiful until July. “If I said there were six or seven thou- 
sand here, it would be giving an idea of how plentiful they are.” 
The eggs are laid about 15th June, and the first I observed 
hatched was on 10th August. They vomit a half-digested 
white matter as well as the oil; perhaps it is this they feed the 
young with. 
Valentia.—May 8th, one caught at night. October 2d, one 
captured in yard. September 20th, one seen. 
Skelligs—April 21st, first appearance on rock in holes. May 
13th, numbers about lantern at 10 p.m. June 15th, first egg 
seen to-day. A fortnight later than last year. 
RAZORBILL. 
Mine Head.—October 4th, young Razorbill diving, and on 
December 12th, 23d, and 27th, flocks flying towards 8.W.; on 
latter date fishing in great numbers. January 15th, 1886, the 
young Razorbill is as plentiful here now as I ever saw them at 
the Tearaght. 
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