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worms, all adult and in good condition. During this find
Colonel and Mrs. Upton arriued to meet the party and thanks
were expressed for their kindness and help during the day.
D.R. SCOTT
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MAMMAL GROUP MEETING IN N.W. ESSEX 7th SEPTEMBER. 1980
The Meeting began at 4p.m. under clear skies and a hot sun.
First stop was a Forestry Commission wood near Debden which
suffered from considerable forestry activity during last
winter. As we moved along the rides numerous tracks of
fallow and muntjac were found in spite of the dry conditions
underfoot. Tea was taken in the wood at a good vantage
point from where a muntjac was observed grazing on the edge
of one ride and a fallow fawn was seen to cross a ride.
Considering the time of day and the number of people present
in the wood, doubtless persuaded out by the weather, this
was more than expected.
We then drove to more Commission woods near Radwinter and
saw red deer tracks and droppings on a field of sugar
beet. We settled down on the edge of the field to await
dusk and the more serious deerwatching. Our patience was
rewarded by the sight of three red hinds crossing the adjacent
field and silhouetted against the sunset.
It was a pity no Club members were present to share the
experience and delight of seeing three species of deer
living wild in one of the most attractive parts of the
County.
B.D. EASTCOTT