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Also two Sanderlings in summer plumage were
seen .
The gravel pits are a very interesting habitat
as there are a few small islands. Here we saw
a Reeve and at least two or three Common Sand-
pipers. One Member also saw a Yellow Wagtail.
At one end of the gravel pits a Reed Warbler
was feeding young and we were lucky to observe
a fledgling at close quarters. Some of the
islands had Ringed Plover on them, including
a Little Ringed Plover observed before the
meeting started.
At the end of the meeting 46 birds had been
recorded, a good total. This is a very
interesting area and will be visited again in
1985.
MIKE PARKER
Lax flowered sea lavender (Limonium humile) was
found, as was a specimen of the Horse Mushroom
(Agaricus arvensis).
TONY BONIFACE
RE PORT ON ESSEX FIELD CLUB FIELD TRIP TO RUNNING
WATER WOOD, AVELEY, FOR MOTH TRAPPING
18th August, 1984
Moth trapping trips are apparently a new venture
for the Essex Field Club, and it is therefore
pleasing to be able to report on the success of
this venture. Mercury vapour lamps were set up
in the wood, which is run as a Country Park by
the Essex County Council, on the Friday evening,-
and Members turned up early the next morning to
examine the catch. Those who followed the