Publications
The Group publishes a Report every three years, covering in detail the observations and study data over the period, and including papers published by Group members. In addition, we have recently published a book, The Birds of Rye Meads, full of fascinating information charting the development of the birdlife of Rye Meads over the past 40 years. Finally, of course, you can become a Friend, and receive our bi-monthly Bulletin!
The Birds of Rye Meads
This recently published book is a goldmine of information showing how the birdlife of Rye Meads has changed over the past 40 years, using data collected and analysed by the Group. It includes full species accounts, presenting the results from a variety of data collection techniques, including Common Bird Census style surveys, ringing data, specific studies and winter wildfowl counts, and will be of interest to the casual birdwatcher and the keen ornithologist alike.
It can be purchased at the RSPB Visitor Centre at Rye Meads for £15, or direct from the publisher for £15 plus £4.50 postage and packing. To obtain from the publisher please send a cheque for £19.50, payable to Rye Meads Ringing Group, to:
Rye Meads Ringing Group
No 1 Dewhurst Old School
94 Churchgate
Cheshunt
Herts EN8 9ND
Reports
Every three years, the Group publishes a Report covering its activities in full. Sections include a full species list with descriptions of every species recorded in the period, details of birds ringed and of recoveries and controls, results of long term studies for 'Constant Effort Ringing' and nest recording, and papers based on Group data.
The most recent report is the 16th Report, covering 2001 to 2003. (The 17th Report is in preparation, and is expected to be published towards the end of 2007.) Papers in this Report are:
- Painted Lady at Rye Meads - an unprecedented movement
- Biometrics of Little Grebe at Rye Meads
This Report is available for £5 plus £1 post & packing.
The 15th report is also still available, covering 1998 to 2000. It includes the following papers:
- Common Terns at Rye Meads 1972 to 2000
- The Water Rail at Rye Meads
- Wintering Chiffchaffs at Rye Meads 1961-2001
- A Chiffchaff showing characteristics of the race Tristis, Rye Meads, Herts
- An update of moths (Lepidoptera) at Rye Meads, Hertfordshire
- The True-Bugs (Heteroptera) of Rye Meads
This report is price £3 plus £1 post & packing.
To obtain a copy of one of these reports, send a cheque payable to Rye Meads Ringing Group to the address above.