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During very mild spells Song Thrush and
Blackbird were heard singing.
December
2.12.84 Avocet (1 imm.), Ruff (1) - M.T.F. &
Hanningfield Reservoir R.A.M.
9.12.84 Hen Harrier (1 female) -
Rainham Marsh R.A.M.
Great Grey Shrike (1) - East
Tilbury R.A.M.
23.12.84 Purple Sandpiper (3), Lapland M.T.F. &
Bunting (2) - Holland Haven RAM.
Twite (20)- Colne Point M.T.F. &
R.A.M.
Other Records Received
1. 29th August from Mr. C. I. Mansfield -
Osprey over Chigborough Lakes, E N.T. Reserve.
2. Hobby reported again from a locality in
Essex.
3. Mr. J. Friedlein of North Fambridge has
sent these short reports:-
(a) very few Field Fare in December,
but many more Redwings - he
reported that this was the
opposite of 1983.
(b) 14.8.1984 Pied Flycatcher
and Whimbrel on the marsh
(c) Mr. Friedlein also reported
seeing Red Admiral and Small
Tortoiseshell butterflies on
the wing 30.11.1984 and would