Eight images of life
The words fall freely Flamingos flying
Into place upon the page. Flashing pink in the sunshine.
The nightingale sings. Can they see my tears?
Roman aqueduct Sparrowhawk sweeping
Blue and gold in evening light. Fast and low along the ditch.
Rock sparrows roosting. A storm of feathers.
The scent of bluebells Winter fills the air.
Buds bursting on the oak trees. Murmuring above the mud
A kiss in springtime. The Brent geese circle.
Safe from the buzzards Endless corridor
The rabbits leave their burrows. Stretching in both directions.
The eagle owl wakes. Which way did I come?
by Tony Boniface
Cambridge Natural History Society
Conversazione 2007
88th Annual Public Exhibition of Natural History
Admission Free
To be held at the Elementary Teaching Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge,
Downing Street, Cambridge. On Friday 15th June: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Saturday 16th June and Sunday 17th June 2007: from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Cambridge Natural History Society's big event each year is the annual exhibition or Conversazione.
Exhibits on all aspects of Natural History are displayed on laboratory benches in the Cambridge
University Department of Zoology. The programme of exhibits in 2006 ranged from parrots and giant
cockroaches to historical documents and from conference posters to specimens found whilst walking.
Mike Majerus demonstrated the Harlequin ladybird. The University Museum of Zoology was open on
both days from 10am to 4pm. The exhibition in particular gives children the opportunity to gain
knowledge of the natural world. The Conversazione is part of the City's Environment Week, which
had an exciting programme of events.
The 2007 Conversazione runs from Friday June 15 to Sunday June 17 and will launch their 150th
anniversary year. They are planning an opening ceremony and reception for the Conversazione and
Sesquicentennial on Friday, June 15.
If you would like to exhibit, please print out the booking form at http://www.nerc-bas.ac.uk/public/
icd/jds/cnhs/booking-form-2007.pdf and return it to Toby Carter or sign up online at http://
www.cnhs.org.uk/. New exhibitors are very welcome
The Cambridge Natural History Society are very keen for Essex Field Club members to have a stand/
s at their exhibition to celebrate their 150th anniversary. Roger and Jacquey Newton will be displaying
their photographs and would be willing to chat to anyone who is interested.
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Essex Field Club Newsletter No. 53, May 2007