1. PRINCIPAL CONTENTS. Bobron's Editorial Some Ornithological Notes by Mike Parker Ants by Eric Hooper The Essex Naturalist by David Corke Rare Breeds Survival Trust by Ken Hill A Visit to a Member by Mike Parker Your Bulletin by Bobron Wanstead Park Wildlife Survey Leapfrog in the High Street by Ron Allen Slow Worn in Essex by David Scott Obituary - Dr J.Ramsbottom EFC Mycological Report by G.Kibby Reports of Meetings Notes on Future Meetings New Members New Meetings Summary Page 2 3 7 10 12 14 15 16 18 19 20 22 23 30 31 33 A Brent Goose by Florrie Caldwell as seen on the recent Blackwater Estuary meeting - see page 28.