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Wood Sorrel (Oxalis acetosella); Thyme-leaved
Speedwell (Veronica serpyllifolia). Almost
in flower was Common Wintercress (Barbarea
vulgaris) and the leaves of Twayblade
(Listera ovata) were seen. Wood Sedge (Carex
sylvatica) was also found.
In all the presence of 43 species of plants
was noted.
PAM JERMYN
BIRD GROUP MEETING AT THORNDON PARK --
29th April 1984
Sixteen Members enjoyed a walk from the Lion
Gate to Childerditch pond on a bright sunny,
but fresh day, which served to confirm that many
migrants were late in arriving this year.
Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler and House Martins
were the only ones found in a rather disappointing
count of only 20 species which otherwise included
a pair of nesting Canada Geese and Grey Heron
in addition to the common woodland residents.
Unusually a Sparrowhawk was said to be nesting
just outside the park and Firecrests had been
seen passing through during the week but
these eluded us; the party did however, see
their first Orangetip butterfly of the year and
Wild Cherry was in full bloom along the open
rides through the woods.
JOHN BATH