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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.

The file comprises card index entries covering Condry's own writing, photographs, bibliographies and other literary sources, birds, fish, animals, insects, plants, trees, habitats, climate, important figures such as George Borrow and Thoreau, and places of interest, with a section specifically about Ynys-hir. Some notes are quite detailed, accompanied by relevant cuttings and correspondence, which includes letters from Prof. E. G. Bowen, 1982, regarding St Beuno and Bardsey, Arthur Chater, 1963, 1992, on history books of Welsh interest and a plant species, Pip Miles on entomology, 1958, 1975, Derek [Ratcliffe], 1981, mainly concerning peregrine falcons, H. R. H. ('Taff') Vaughan, 1976-1977, on the history of local industries, and Irene ('Benjamin') Vaughan (1976), on the wild service tree.