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BIRD GROUP MEETING AND A.G.M., MILL GREEN,
12TH JUNE, 1988
The traditional visit to Mill Green this year
was completed in much better weather than on
previous occasions. Whilst we did not see the
Tree Pipit or Little Owl which had been present
for the past year or two, 26 species were
recorded, including Blackcap, Whitethroat and
Wood Warbler. Surprise of the. day was a Great
Spotted Woodpecker nest in a tree stump no
more than three feet above the ground. The
parent bird was seen but unfortunately was
aware of our presence and did not visit the
nest. Items of botanical interest observed
included Crested Cow—Wheat, Alder Buckthorn,
Geranium dissectum and Heath Bedstraw.
After lunch the Group A.G.M. was held in
Fryerning Parish Rooms. Nine members were
present and were delighted that Michael Parker
was in the Chair. Following the preliminary
business of the meeting, there was a report of
the 8 field trips during the year when the
average attendance was 10 and a total of 84
species was recorded: a decrease on previous
years. The officers elected for the next 12
months were Chairman — M. Parker: Secretary -
J. Bath: Committee Members — June Exley and
Margaret Vernon, who is also Group
Representative on Council.
Discussions took place on possible venues for
future meetings and the problems of poor
attendance and the Chairman described the
difficulties he experiences as Membership
Secretary in collecting subscriptions.
JOHN BATH