2 PRINCIPLE CONTENTS Amphibians and Reptiles in Essex By David Scott Illustrations by R. Barfoot "Where are they now?" by Ron & Mary Allen Soils in Essex III by Ron Allen The Nightingale and its Song by Chris Shennan Illustrations by 3. Foley Impressions of the Field Club by Christine Darby Illustrations by C. Darby Peacock Butterfly by Irene Buchan Illustrations by I Buchan "By their roots Ye shall know them" by Eric Hooper Flower and Bird Quiz by Judith Boniface Reports of Meetings Illustrations by N. Bath Obituary Dr. Alex Davidson by A. Snelling List of New Members Cover by Joanna Foley Typing by Mrs. Margaret Toogood