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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Officers for 1971-197,2 ... ... ... ... ... 3 Secretary's Report for 1970 ... ... ... ... 4 Treasurer's Report ... ... ... ... ... 5 Income and Expenditure Account ... ... ... ... 6 Balance Sheet ... ... ... ... ... ... 7 Subscriptions, etc. ... ... ... ... ... 8 List of Contributors ... ... ... ... ... 8 Cornish Records ... ... ... ... • •• 9 Cornish Seas ... ... ... ... ... ... 49 Ringing Recoveries ... ... ... ... ... 51 Controls of Breeding Summer Visitors at Rospeath ... ... 53 Corrections ... ... ... ... ••• ••• 54 Ornithological Atlas ... ... ... ... ... 55 Eddystone Records ... ... ... ••• ••• 58 FORTIETH REPORT OF The Cornwall Bird-Watching and Preservation Society 1970 OFFICERS 1971-1972 Chairman : Dr. C. J. F. COOMBS, Greenwith Place, Perranwell, Truro Vice-Chairman : Mrs. M. P. VISICK, Trendain, Perranwell Station, Truro Treasurer and Registrar : P. R. G. MARRIOTT, 59, Daniell Road, Truro Joint Secretaries : General Secretary: W. J. A. WOODWARD, Lewidden, Penrose, St. Ervan, Wadebridge Field Meetings : F. M. COUCH, Old Polzeath, Wadebridge Conservation : A. G. PARSONS, The Bungalow, Trewirgie, Redruth Editor : J. E. BECKERLEGGE, St. Crowan Vicarage, Praze, Camborne Assistant Editor : J. B. BOTTOMLEY, Hellesveor Place, St. Ives Secretary for the Isles of Scilly : Miss H. M. QUICK, Priglis, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly Committee Members : S. C. Madge, retire 1972; P. J. Dwyer, N. B. Exelby, G. Jackson, Mrs. D. Jeffreys, Mrs. E. Laity, retire 1973; Mrs. A. Robinson, Mrs. S. D. Johns, J. D. Trustram-Eve, B. Wilson, retire 1974. and the Officers ex-officio 3 Sub-Committee of the Executive Committee for the Isles of Scilly : Chairman : Mrs. M. P. VISICK Secretary : Miss H. M. QUICK Committee Members : H. B. Hunt (co-opted), A. G. Parsons SECRETARY'S REPORT FOR 1970 We are glad to report a further increase in membership during the year ending December. The total was then 1,060, with 20 losses and 60 new members. During the year the Society sustained the loss of its first President, Nancy Lady Vivian, who served in that capacity from 1931-34, and was also a Trustee of the Trethias Island Bird Sanctuary until her death. We also regret the loss of Mrs. A. V. Hayman, whose interest in the Society and its work continued unabated from 1950-1970. Mrs. Hayman's experience as a Magistrate provided a very useful link in the many discussions with Mr. F. H. Hayman when he and the Society collaborated in the details of the Protection of Birds Parliamentary Bills. Two General Meetings and four Executive Committee Meetings were held during the year. At the A.G.M. on March 21st about 120 members and friends attended. The Treasurer reported on the reinvestment of our capital to give an increased yield. After the business, two R.S.P.B. films were shown, " Birds in a Hampshire Garden" and "Ripples in the Reeds." At the Autumn General Meeting on November 28th about 105 people were present. On this occasion the Treasurer warned us that the subscriptions would have to be increased, and proposals would be made at the Spring A.G.M. 1971. The presentation of prizes was made for the Short Nature Story Competition held among our Junior Members. The winners were : Class 1 — Nicholas Dwyer 1st Steven Cull 2nd Class 2 — Frances Henwood 1st Jane Marriott 2nd At the end of the Meeting Mr. A. G. Parsons spoke on " Conservation — what it is and how it is effected." It was obvious that the explanation of Conservation and the definition of technical terms and how the future administration must work, proved of great interest to a keen audience. Following this talk, Mr. Parson presented two short films — " Some Inhabitants of the Birch Forest" taken in Lapland and " Some of the larger Birds of Prey" — mainly eagles. Field Meetings were held on 15 occasions spread over the County and were well supported. 4 Among the many activities with which the Executive Com mittee dealt were : the One Day School at Hayle on March 14th — our Chairman, Dr. Coombs, presided at the morning session. About 80 people were present, and in the afternoon some of our members led a visit to the Hayle Estuary. Important discussions were held, and agreements made at Joint Meetings between our Society, The British Field Sports Society, The Cornwall Naturalist Trust, and the Cornwall Wildfowlers' Association. Walmsley Sanctuary — the final plans had been agreed for the conveyancing of the Land and the appointment of Wardens. In connection with Sonic Booms we have made observations on the effect on Bird Life of this latest 11 Torture " and this work will continue. The Isles of Scilly report was issued and circulated to Members. The proposed Power Station at Inswork — Mr. Parsons is representing us at the enquiry and a report will be made at a later stage. Winter Sailing on Porth Reservoir — we have concluded a satisfactory compromise with the Sailing Club of Newquay and the North and Mid-Cornwall Water Board. Arising from Members' requests, Mr. Parsons is prepared to give advice to anyone requiring Binoculars or a Telescope. A stamped addressed envelope is required with the enquiry, please. As many old Binoculars and Telescopes are optically better than some modern ones, Members or their friends having such, are recommended to give details of them, even if damaged, when making an enquiry. TREASURER'S REPORT The Society had a disappointing year financially and the excess of expenditure over income of £117 10s. 6d. was the first deficit for a number of years. During the year under review the Society paid for the 1968 and 1969 Annual Reports. The total cost of these reports was £511 10s. 6d., an increase of £161 0s. 9d. on the figure for the 1967 Report. This sum more than accounted for the deficit. A sum of £2,000 was re-invested in Cornwall County Council Mortgage Loan at 8.75%. This should improve the investment yield over the next few years. The 3.5% War Loan continued to decrease in value, this stood at £324 15s. Od. on 31st December, 1970. The total assets of the Society now stand at £2,564 16s. 0d., less the total amount still outstanding to the Cornwall River Authority. This figure now stands at £424 3s. 10d. One non-recurring item was the sum of £150 spent on the purchase of land adjoining the Walmsley Sanctuary. The Society's thanks are due to Mr. A. F. Reynolds for kindly auditing the accounts. 5 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1970 EXPENDITURE INCOME £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Subscriptions to Societies Subscriptions British Trust for Ornithology ... 2 10 0 Annual Membership 494 1 0 Royal Institution of Cornwall ... 6 6 0 Life Membership 50 0 0 Royal Society for the Protection 544 1 0 of Birds 2 2 0 Tax Refund on Covenanted South Western Naturalists' Union 2 15 0 Subscriptions 90 13 6 Wildfowl Trust 1 1 0 Donations 52 14 0 14 14 0 Rent, Walmsley Sanctuary 52 0 0 Printing and Stationery Interest Annual Reports — 1968 217 8 6 War Loan 31 11 6 1969 294 2 0 Development Bonds 16 11 1 Typing and duplicating 48 6 1 Defence Bonds 16 17 6 Printing and stationery 14 6 9 Cornwall County Council 574 3 4 Mortgage Loan 96 2 7 Postages, Secretarial Expenses, etc. Bank Deposit Account 18 0 5 Postages 75 10 6 Advertising 12 12 0 179 3 1 Bank Charges 6 3 4 Less Penalty on Redemption of Hire of Projector and Films ... 21 12 0 Defence Bonds 20 2 8 Secretarial Expenses 35 14 0 159 0 5 Insurance 10 0 0 Miscellaneous Incomes Hide Keys 6 0 0 Sale of Annual Reports 11 3 8 Rents—Shooting Rights and Hide 2 0 0 Sale of Neckties 9 14 0 Bounties re Harriers 6 0 0 Sale of Badges 4 5 0 Stithians Bailiff 11 0 0 Sale of Hide Keys 5 5 8 Competition Prizes 20 18 7 30 8 4 207 10 5 Excess of Expenditure over Income 117 10 6 Walmsley Sanctuary Contribution to Cornwall River Authority 100 0 0 Purchase of Land 150 0 0 £1,046 7 9 £1,046 7 9 BALANCE SHEET AT 31st DECEMBER, 1970 LIABILITIES ASSETS £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Accumulated Fund Investments Balance at 31.12.1969 ... 1,504 7 6 £902 4s. 10. 3.5% War Loan at Less Excess of Expenditure over current market price at Income for the Year ... 117 10 6 31.12.1970 324 15 0 8.75% Cornwall County Council 1,386 17 0 Mortgage Loan 2,000 0 0 Less Depreciation on War Loan 36 3 0 2,324 15 0 1,350 14 0 Debtor Legacies Fund Inland Revenue—Tax Balance at 31.12.1970 1,214 2 0 Recoverable 130 6 7 Bank Balances Current Account 73 9 3 Deposit Account 29 15 9 103 5 0 Postage Stamps in Stock 6 9 5 £2,564 16 0 £2,564 16 0 Outstanding Liability Stocks of Ties and Badges in respect of the Walmsley Sanctuary Stock of Society Badges at cost 10 5 0 (River Amble Improvement Scheme) Stock of Society Ties at cost 85 8 7 payable to the Cornwall River Authority £424 3 10 95 13 7 REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CORNWALL BIRD-WATCHING AND PRESERVATION SOCIETY I have examined the above Balance Sheet dated 31st December, 1970, together with the Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended at that date, with the books of the Society, and certify that they are in accordance therewith. (Signed A. F. REYNOLDS, Honorary Auditor). SUBSCRIPTIONS, Etc. The full subscription rates are as follows : Life Member £10.00 Full Member £1.00 per annum Family Member (of same family living at the same address and sharing the same literature) 50p Junior Member (between 14 and 18 years of age) - 50p All Annual Subscriptions are due on the 1st January and those not payable by banker's order should be sent to the Honorary Treasurer and Registrar.