2k.
all were able to watch this Kestrel swoop
down on to some kind of prey.
Some members remarked on the fact that
some of the Oak trees' higher branches
appeared to have died back and various specu-
lations were made as to the reason for such
die back. It was good also to notice that
parts of the park had been left for the
insects - where no mowing had taken place.
A large number of butterflies were seen in
such unmown areas.
At the end of a very enjoyable and
rewarding meeting, the total number of
species were 34 and this included four of the
five members of the Pigeons and Doves, i.e.
Wood Pigeon, Turtle Dove, Collared Dove,
Stock Dove.
M. T. PARKER
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