agriculture has intensified. In 2007, Tory Island recorded 18 calling males, down from a recorded maximum of 34 calling males in 2003. In 2010, numbers dropped down further to 10. In addition to its indigenous birdlife, the island records many vagrants. Ancient records of the flora and fauna of this island can be found in Hyndman's notes on the history of the island. Algae found locally include: Fucus vesiculosus, Fucus nodosus, Himanthalia lorea, Laminaria digitata, Rhodomenia laciniata, Plocamium coccineum, Ptilota plumosa, Conferva rupestrus, Codium tomentosum, Codium adhaerens det Dr Harvey. Because of its high winds, the island has no trees. Tory Island Cattle are a rare breed of cattle from Tory Island. See also List of abbeys and priories in County Donegal Further reading References Cloughaneely Gaeltacht places in County Donegal Important Bird Areas of the Republic of Ireland Lighthouses in the Republic of Ireland National Monuments in County Donegal