11.
THE BIRDS OF WANSTEAD PARK AND AREA
The 1978 report of this title is now
available from the Wren Conservation Group
at 597a Barking Road, Plaistow, London E13
9EZ. A systematic list of birds recorded
during the year is given with comments on
status and breeding success. There is also
an analysis of the birds recorded since 1975,
a detailed analysis of waterbird numbers in
the area, a summary of birds ringed in the
area and comments on the weather and its
effects on the birds in the study area
during 1978.
At a mere 50p plus 20p post and packing
it is a must for anyone visiting the Wanstead
area, and there is the added pleasure of
knowing that what little profit is made from
sales of the report will go towards further
involvement of young people from East London
in wildlife conservation.
C. W. PLANT
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BEAVERS IN ESSEX?
Elizabeth Sellers of the Essex Archaeo-
logical Society thought the following abstract
may be of interest: F. G. EMMISON (l976):
ELIZABETHAN LIFE, HOME, WORK AND LAND (p3l8)*
the Dedham Court Leet bye law of c. 1575
referring to "beaver pits" and, apparently,
to the control of the pollution of streams
by beaver's mud.
*Published by Essex County Council, Essex
Record Office Publication No. 69.