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no sign of the once regular Tree Pippits,
Little Owl or Nightingales which used to be the
highlights of this venue. In fact the woods
would have been quiet had it not been for the
numerous resident Wrens, Chaffinches, Thrushes,
Robins and Blackbirds, as the only summer
visitors we heard were one Blackcap and one
Whitethroat singing and the less tuneful
Chiffchaff and Willow Warbler. We were,
however, fortunate to be able to watch both
Treecreeper and Nuthatches at close quarters as
they seemingly defied gravity in their search
for food.
The Group A.G.M. followed at which, after the
usual formalities, a brief report on the year's
activities was given. There had been 9
meetings with an average attendance of 9.3.
The number of species recorded was 94, the last
two figures both showing a minimal improvement
on the previous year. An analysis of the
birds seen revealed that the Wood Pigeon was
the only one recorded at all 9 meetings. Blue
Tit and Blackbird were seen st B and Great
Crested Grebe, Mallard, Robin, Magpie, Great
Tit, Wren, Starling, Greenfinch and House
Sparrow were recorded at 7 meetings.
All the officers were re-elected and Alan
Bunker became an additional member of the
Committee.
The main points discussed were poor
attendances, starting times of meetings and
possible venues for 1991.
Our thanks to June Exley for the hospitality