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Plain, High Beach, Ludgate and Whitehall Plains, frequently with
starlings and jackdaws. Seen feeding, apparently on larva?, on the
trees by Ludgate Plain, June 18th. Mr. McKenzie, Forest Super-
intendent, reports (20-10-20):—"It was rather extraordinary, this
year, that although last winter we had more rooks than ever in
Wanstead Park, yet in the spring there were remarkably few nests and
hardly any in amongst the herons ; they may have found some other
place for nesting where they would not be so worried as with us."
Magpie (Pica pica).—Two in Gilwell Lane, November 12th (Miss
A. H.-W.). Two seen constantly throughout December between
Gilwell Lane and the Jubilee Retreat (Miss A. H.-W.).
British Jay (Garrulus glandarius rufitergum),—The status of this
species is well maintained. Observed freely throughout the forest
during the year. An adult and six young birds seen on Warren Plain,
June 27th.
Starling (Sturnus vulgaris).—Recorded, except during autumn,
from the more open spaces of the forest. Seen, in company with
rooks and jackdaws, on Chingford Plain, April 11th. Nests annually
in Hill Wood. Frequently breeds in holes in trees that woodpeckers
have made, one so observed near Ludgate Plain during June, and
another in Hill Wood in the same month.
Greenfinch (Chloris chloris).—Numerous records in autumn and
winter. During winter seen feeding on hips and hornbeam seeds.
Heard in full song, Highams Park, December 26th.
Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes).—Observed frequently,
except during nesting season. Recorded from Wanstead, sometimes
as many as twenty or thirty together. (Miss G. L.)
British Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis britannica).—Several seen
by the Red Path, November 14th ; one, with redpolls, feeding on the
seeds of silver birch, Turpin's Hollow, November 21st ; Highams
Park, December 25th and 26th ; Whitehall Plain, December 26th.
Siskin (Spinus spinus).—One identified in a flock of redpolls,
feeding on alder seeds, Highams Park, December 26th.
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus).—Observed in parts of forest
near to houses.
Theis Sparrow (Passer montanus).—Chingford Wood, April 10th
and 17th ; Whitehall Plain, April 24th and October 19th.
Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs).—Numerous records throughout the
year. More than one heard in full song, Chingford Plain, February
18th ; also heard in full song, Highams Park, December 25th.
Brambling (Fringilla montifringilla).—One identified near High
Beach Church, November 7th.
Linnet (Acanthis cannabina).—Two seen and song heard, Yardley
Hill, April 18th; another, at the same place, July 18th.
Lesser Redpole (Acanthis linaria cabaret).—Flock of about forty,
Turpin's Hollow, November 20th ; flock of about twenty, feeding on
seeds of silver birch, same place, November 21st; flock, Highams Park,
December 25th and 26th.
British Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula pileata).—Numerous records
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