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Transcripts of ballads, 'hwiangerddi' and other poems; Latin names of birds found in Wales, with their English and Welsh equivalents; medical recipes; proverbs; local lore; etc.

The file contains items with the potential for inclusion in Condry's column in The Guardian, 1988-1998, including handwritten notes about country walks in Wales and information on Tregaron Bog (Cors Caron), a printed article on the theme of solitude, magazine and press cuttings relating to the folklore of plants, to birds and to conservation issues, especially the pollution of Cardigan Bay, newsletters from conservation bodies, an information leaflet and correspondence, 1996-1998, concerning a Russian ornithological survey, the Berwyn Mountains, local archaeological societies, Thomas Pennant and women botanists.

The series comprises Condry's card indexes relating to animal, bird and plant life, topography, geology, ecology, habitats, tourism, travel, landscape history, the author's own diaries, his published works and numerous bibliographic references. Most of them refer to Wales, but some of them are indicative of his interest in African wildlife and plants. Many of the entries are expanded with insertions of relevant notes, correspondence and printed articles, 1930-1998.

The series comprises notes, articles, correspondence, newsletters and surveys concerning the identification, distribution and habits of birds, insects and mammals.

The series comprises files on plants, birds and other wildlife, 1945-1983.

The series comprises small notebooks which Condry carried with him, recording descriptions of places visited, observations on wildlife, particularly birds and plants, geology, industry, historical landmarks, archaeology, personal reminders, ideas for writing and lecturing, photography, bibliographies, useful contacts and conservation issues, 1952-1994. The main geographical areas covered are Bardsey Island, Cader Idris, Cardiganshire and Merionethshire. An index to the series is provided., compiled by Ceridwen Lloyd-Morgan, 2013.