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Parker. The minutes of the last A.G.M. were
agreed and signed and a report was made on the
meetings of the last twelve months. The
existing Committee was re-elected and Mrs.
Boniface was appointed as the Group
representative on Council. During general
discussions suggestions were sought as to
venues for the coming year and it was decided
to endeavour to start meetings somewhat earlier
in the day whenever possible.
JOHN BATH
BAT MEETING, MALDON, 23RD JUNE, 1989
On Friday, 23rd June, eight Field Club members
met in Maldon for the annual "Bat Meeting".
On this occasion every comfort was provided.
The meeting took place at a bat roost, chairs
were provided so that watchers would be
comfortable, a choice of tea or coffee was
available (served by the President!) together
with a selection of biscuits. What a change
this made from the Fungus Forays in the rain,
or muddy walks looking for birds.
In all a total of approximately 740 Pipi-
strelles was counted leaving the roost. In
addition, a Noctule flying overhead was
identified using a bat detector and finally, 2
Brown Long—Eared bats were seen roosting in the
roof of an outbuilding. All in all a most
successful meeting.
JOHN DOBSON