25
now a beautiful sunny afternoon, and we had
splendid views of Muntjac, Hare and Fox, all
at close Ouarters.
Altogether a most enjoyable meeting.'
PETER LESWELL
BIRD MEETING, FRIDAY WOOD, 18TH MAY, 1986
Although it was a pleasant enough day
weatherwise, only four members met at this
usually favoured venue. Whilst merely
the most fleeting glimpses of the Nightingale
were obtained, they were in good song, and
certainly between six and eight singing males
were located.
Warblers were also elusive, but Blackcap,
Whitethroat, Willow Warbler and Chiff-chaff
were heard during the day.
A grand total of 23 species was seen and a
further 10 more heard; not a large tally
maybe, and with no rarities, but it was
certainly pleasing to know that the Night-
ingales were in their usual numbers despite
the losses some species of migrants have
suffered crossing the drought areas of Africa.
What a pity that so few members were present
to hear and enjoy their beautiful song.
JOHN BATH