shrubs and trees were to be seen, e.g. hawthorn, ash,
wayfaring tree, dogwood with ivy and old man's beard
climbing over them.
After lunch in the Caravan Club's car park we drove to
the Cambridge Botanic Gardens, where the party broke up to
enjoy the plants on display in the gardens and glass houses.
Although the weather became colder now, we enjoyed a fitting
conclusion to an enjoyable outing.
A. D. Boniface.
May 21st 1972. Danbury Common. Thirty-two members attended
this meeting on a fine and sunny day. A search was made
for Red-backed Shrikes, without any sightings. Nearby,
however, and also near to a roadside Chapel, a Nightingale
was located, all were able to hear it clearly, but the bird
did not show itself. In the same location, a Blackcap, a
Garden Warbler, Willow Warblers and a Lesser Whitethroat
and a Chiff Chaff were all heard, and some seen.
On our way back for lunch another Nightingale was
heard, as were Linnets and Yellow Hammers. A Cuckoo in
flight was also clearly seen.
Before lunch was taken, a small group found the two
varieties of Milkwort, and some specimens of Lousewort.
This is a semi-parasitic flowering plant with purple flowers.
In the afternoon sesseion, the birds were rather quiet,
members did, however, have the opportunity of listening
once again to Blackcaps and Garden Warblers.
A number of butterflies were seen, including Brimstones,
Orange Tips, Small Heath, Tortoiseshell and a Small White.
An adder was also recorded.
At the end of the meeting 34 birds had been seen or
heard.
Mike Parker.
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