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June 14th. Mill Green (Birds) The weather was dry, but the
skies overcast for most of the day.
In the morning, members were able to see and hear
willow warblers, yellow-hammers and linnets. A garden
warbler was watched for a short time and later its song was
compared with a black-cap. On the way back to lunch, a tree
pipit was watched giving its distinctive song and flight.
During the afternoon, the birds were quiet, and few
were noticed in the woods. Mr. and Mrs. Burn kindly invited
the party to tea in their garden, when it was reported that
39 different kinds of birds had been seen or heard, and 32
members and friends had attended. (Mike Parker)
June 21st. General Meeting No. 1162. Epping Forest
Members assembled at Chingford station on a very hot
day for this meeting, held in Epping Forest by kind
permission of the Conservators. Although the numbers were
small, an enjoyable time was had, and one or two additional
members joined us for tea at the Butler's Retreat.
It is unfortunate that it is becoming increasingly
difficult to arrange tea for the outdoor meetings, because
this meeting was much more enjoyable in that we had a
private room and were able to discuss the day's finds in
comfort.
A picnic lunch was taken in the neighbourhood of the
Meridian Monument. It was noted with interest that the
Meridian Monument was no longer on the Meridian - the
Meridian now being regarded as passing approximately eighteen
feet to the east - there being a major ordnance survey bench
mark erected exactly on the Meridian.