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TOLLESBURY 14th October, 1979
Ouer 30 members and friends met in the Car Park at 11.00
a.m. Two parties were made up and on the way to Shingle
Point many Skylarks, two Swallows, Meadow Pipits and
Goldfinches were seen.
It was not long before the first Waders were seen as the
Tide was nearly low by 12.30 p.m. On the mud, members
were able to compare Curlew, Bartailed Godwit, Redshank, Grey
Plover and Dunlin for size. These Waders appeared in
most parts of the Mud flats.
Lunch was taken in warm sunshine very near to Shingle
Point, and during this time a call "Snow Bunting" was
passed on to all present. Amongst a group of Skylarks,
and Meadow Pipits, the Snow Bunting was quite distinct.
This was the first time the Club had seen this Bird on
any of our meetings.
The Meeting ended at 3.30 p.m. and 24 birds had been
seen, a good total for such and enjoyable and rewarding
meeting.
M.T. PARKER
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