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THE LOWER FOREST, EPPING 4th Way. 1980
Ouer 40 members attended this meeting on a fine sunny
day - a day to be remembered for the songs of Black
Caps. These migrants were heard in most parts of this
interesting part of Epping Forest. At the start of the
meeting two groups were very fortunate in hearing a
Garden Warbler and also seeing it. Greenfinch seemed
to be present in most parts feeding on the ground;
chaffinches were also in full song.
Other migrants seen and heard were Chiff Chaff, Willow
Warbler and Lesser Whitethroat. A visit was made to
the North East corner of Wintry Wood where there is a
well established Rookery, this contains well ouer 100
nests and appears to haue a stable population as compared
to 1979.
Some members were rewarded in hearing their first Cuckoo,
and others heard Nuthatches, but were unable to locate
them. Unfortunately no Hawfinches were seen as was
the case two years ago. Only a single Great Spotted
Woodpecker was heard and a single Tree Creeper.
Peacock and Brimstone butterflies were seen in various
parts of the Forest.
At the end of a very enjoyable meeting 25 birds had
been seen or heard.
M.T. PARKER
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