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In the afternoon the group made its way through
High Wood and it was noticed that most of the Oak
Trees had suffered attacks of caterpillars -
the leaves in some trees being stripped. Other
trees, including Sweet Chestnut and Aspen has
equally been affected.
A Spotted Flycatcher was watched for a short time
and every member could not have failed to notice
flocks of Great, Blue and Longtailed Tits feeding
on the Caterpillars presents A Common Whitethroat,
Chiff-chaff and Black Cap were also heard.
The Botanists recorded Lesser Spearwort, Smooth Tare,
Vicia tetra sperma. Vicia Craca - Hedge Woundwort
and numerous Stink Horns, An unidentified Boletus
was also found.
Tea was taken in Fryerning Parish Room and after
a short discussion on our finds the Meeting closed
at 5 P«m. A total of 38 birds were either seen
or heard during the day.
The full list of plants noted has been submitted
to the Botany Recorder.
M.T.Parker.