REPORT OF FIELD MEETINGS. 46; 



Hairy Willow Herb, Epilohinni hirsutnm. 



Foxglove, Digatalis purpurea. 



Great Valerian, Valerian offieinalis. 



Wood Sage, Teucriitm Scorodonia. 



Knotted Figwort, Serophiilaria nodosa. 



Enchanter's Nightshade, Circea Lutetiana. 



Ragged Robin, Lyehnis jlos-cnciili. 



Herb Robert, Geranium Robertianum. 



Meadow Cranesbill, Geranium pratense. 



Lady's Mantle, Alchemilla V2ilgaris. 



Yellow Rattle, Rhinanthus crista-galli. 



Milk Wort, Polygola vulgaris. 



Yellow Pimpernel, Lysimachia nemonim. 



Betony, Betonica officinalis. 



Nipple Wort, Lapsana communis. 



Herb Bennet, Geum urbamtm. 



Wall Speedwell, Veronica arvensis. 



Cathartic Flax, Linum catharticum. 



Ragwort, Senecio Jacobaa. 



Knapweed, Centaurea nigra. 



Yarrow, Achillea Millefolium,, 



Toad Flax, Linaria vulgaris. 



Thyme-leaved Sandwort, Arenaria serpy Hi folia. 



Amongst the birds noted were the following : — 



Woodcock 



Jay 



Tree Pipit 

 Wren 

 Wood Wren 



Willow Wren 

 Chiff-chaff 



Golden-crested Wren 

 Pied Wagtail 



Whilst the members were resting in one of the High 

 Waskerley Woods, I took the opportunity of reading the 

 following paper on the 



Bit'd Life of the Shotley Estate. 



Having been over the ground traversed to-day a great 

 many times, I have had opportunities of observing the birds 

 usually met with here. I thought, therefore, it would perhaps 

 interest you if I detailed some of my observations on the bird 

 life of the estate we have just visited. The Hawks will be the 

 first to receive our attention. The Merlin is uncommon, but 



