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clay (cambering), opening up wide joints
(gulls). The unusual weathering features of
the sandstone were also discussed.
The effects of cambering and solifluction were
noted at Best Beech Hill near Wadhurst.
Cambering appears to have had little effect,
but a road built across solifluction lobes has
had to be closed due to longitudinal cracking and
lowering of parts of the road by as much as
0.3 m along the cracks. Houses in the area
were also noted to be affected.
Peter Allen
Thorndon Park. 3rd July, 1983
Thirty-four members assembled in the car park
at 10.30 a.m. for our visit to this fine Country
Park. There are a number of different
habitats and at this time of the year birds have
to be looked for, and perhaps it is a good
exercise in listening as well.
It was not long before we located Coal Tit, a
Spotted Flycatcher, Song Thrush in full song,
Chaffinch and Wren, also in full song. On
the way to Childerditch pond we were able to
hear Chiff Chaff, Willow Warbler, Garden
Warbler and Black Cap. Some members noticed
that there were more Garden Warblers than Black
Caps. This fact was noticeable elsewhere too.
Near the pond, in some tall trees, we heard, but
were unable to locate, a Great Spotted Woodpecker
Lunch was taken facing the conservation area.
This was a good site in the shade and we were
able to watch for activity in the pond. A few