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I intend to remain a member out of appreciation of
the past, but do not contemplate a visit to Essex
very often in the near future. So you will have to
note my address.
Again, my thanks, my best wishes and kindest regards
to you all.
Frank C. Smith
'Smithy's Batch'
2 Hood Close,
Glastonbury,
BA6 8ES. Map Ref. ST 504 384
AN INTERESTING RINGING RECOVERY
I was handed a bird ring by a member who lives in
Ingatestone. The bird was in a poor condition, and
identity was either a Thrust or a Blackbird. The
ring was sent to B.T.O., Beech Grove, Tring on
3rd March, 1982.
I have now received full records of the bird:-
Species - Blackbird. Age 1 year. Male.
Ringed 27th October 198l at Kroonspolders
Vlieland, The Netherlands.
It is interesting to notice from this that
BLACKBIRDS do migrate; and that Blackbirds seen in
one's garden may have travelled quite long
distances.
If anyone finds a ring on a dead bird it should be
sent to:-
British Trust for Ornithology,
Beech Grove,
Tring, Herts,
HP23 5NR. M. T. Parker