Reed bunting were in full song, and seen on
both sides of the brook. A kingfisher was recorded
and seen twice by a number of members. In the reed-
raarsh reed warblers were seen, and a single sedge
warbler was also heard. The songs of both were com-
pared.
Other birds ween were small flocks of tree-
sparrows, goldfinch and greenfinch. A blackcap was
heard very clearly whilst the party sat on the edge
of heathen Wood. A total of 25 birds were seen or
heard.
A number of ringlet butterflies were seen. Two
enthusiastic members were busy recording insecta
from the hedgerow, and in Heathen Wood.
At the end of the meeting Mr. and Mrs. Gregg
were thanked for having led a most enjoyable and
interesting meeting
Mike Parker
Additional list of Plants:
Geranium dissectum
Myosoton aquaticum
Carduus acanthoides
Stachys palustris
Veronica anagallis-
aquatica
Rhamnus cathartica,
Hypericum hirsutum
Melandrium noctiflorum
Galium uliginosum
Juncus subnodulosus
Malva neglecta
Myosotis arvensis
Vicia cracca
Vibernum opulus
Cut-leaved Cranesbill
Great Chickweed
Welted thistle
Marsh woundwort
Water speedwell
Common buckthorn
Hairy St. John's wont
Wight-flowering Catchfly
Pen bedstraw
Blunt-flowered rush
Dwarf mallow
Common forget-me-not
Tufted vetch
Guelder rose
Martin Gregory
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