54 BIRDS: M. T. Parker, B.Sc., 14 Ridgeway, Ingatestone, CM4 9AS. MACRO-LEPIDOPTERA: G. A. Pyman, Treyarnon, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, CM3 4RT. MICRO-LEPIDOPTERA: Col. A. M. Emmet, Labrey Cottage, Victoria Gardens, Saffron Walden, CB11 3AF. DIPTERA: D. A. Smith, 32 Edenhall Road, Harold Hill, Romford. MAMMALS: Mrs. F. Hughes, B.Sc., Ph.D., Westley Farm, Brent Pelham, Herts., SG9 0AU. REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS: D. Scott, Court Hill, Church Lane, Little Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1PG. SPIDERS: Mrs. K. M. Rowland, Colchester Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester. HETEROPTERA: P. Kirby, Ph.D., Passmore Edwards Museum, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ. ORTHOPTERA: A. J. Wake, 27 Wesley Avenue, Colchester, C04 3AT. The Recorders compile and maintain detailed records of Essex fauna and flora, archaeology and geology. They welcome records from members which should include species, date of observation, location and where possible a six figure grid reference and any habitat or relevant ecological data. They will assist with identifications and answer queries on their subjects, but where a reply is necessary please enclose a stamped, addressed envelope.