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The file comprises a ring binder containing a printed copy of Birds of Cardiganshire which was published in 1966, separated into its constituent pages, interleaved with handwritten notes relevant to the entries on particular birds, and a folder containing two annotated printed copies of the book, one of which is autographed by the co-authors, Geoffrey C. S. Ingram, H. Morrey Salmon, 1966, together with manuscript notes on Condry's research programme, birds and places to be investigated and sources used, a typescript article on the Woodchat Shrike, typescript of Condry's introduction, sketch map of Cardiganshire, printed leaflet on the bird exhibits at the National Museum of Wales, letters mainly relating to the identification, habitats and habits of various birds often annotated with names of species, 1961-1970, including a letter from Arthur Chater, 1965, on the identification of a Little Egret and from Morrey Salmon, 1958, discussing the preparation and format of the book.

The file comprises two typescripts of an unpublished work entitled Birdwatching in Wales with handwritten additions and alterations, four rejection letters from publishers, 1956-1957, a list of contents, and a word count, dated 1997 on the cover of the original folder.

The file consists of loose, handwritten notes about early printed botanical records, lists of plants and their identifying features, with sketches and a vegetation sample, outline plans for a lake flora survey, typed circulars regarding the botanical interest of the Shropshire Union Canal and sites in Merionethshire, printed articles on particular plant species, wild plant conservation pamphlets, letters and related enclosures from Peter Benoit (55), 1954-1986, discussing the discovery and identification of various plants, with frequent mention of Mary Richards, local conservation issues and the problems of editing Nature in Wales, E. H. T. Bible (1), 1954, Arthur Chater (5), 1961-1986, regarding a proposed motorway route, bird watching, willow identification and the provenance of a plant specimen, E. Price Evans (6), 1956-1957, partly on plant habitats and his research work in Bangor, Mary Richards (1), ca1950, on the diaries of James Backhouse and a plant list, R. H. Roberts (1), 1955, on identifying features of orchids, and Irene ('Benjamin') Vaughan (3), 1953-1962, with news of WWFS, a proposed botanical survey of Gwbert and red kites.

The file comprises newsletters and activity programmes of the various branches, with some items specifically deriving from the Merioneth branch and the Montgomery branch, which later became the Montgomery Trust for Nature Conservation, and a relevant letter to Condry.

The file comprises loose, handwritten lists of plants and their sites on Cader Idris, occasionally illustrated by rough sketches, notes on flowering times, 1958-1959, 1983-1993, outline plan of a lecture, list of slides and sketch map, notebook detailing access to botanical sites and views from the mountain, 1994, index cards with entries on the botanical discoveries of the Backhouse family, printed and photocopied articles on plant species and the early naturalist, William Bingley, correspondence from Peter [Benoit] (4) 1984, Dafydd Davies (1) 1989, Jack [Grasse] (2), 1987, all on botanical topics, and Dewi Jones (1) 1994, discussing Cader Idris guides.

The file contains a partially deleted draft obituary of the Worcestershire naturalist, Cecil Lambourne.

The file consists of two registers compiled by A. O. Chater and produced by the Nature Conservancy Council, containing alphabetical lists of species with ordnance survey references, dates, site status and locations.

The file consists of a printed volume, containing a checklist of birds at Ynys-hir reserve, giving the names of species, numbers and dates when seen

The file consists of typed circulars, 1974-1977, concerning subscriptions, notices of meetings and conferences, agenda, and discussion of the County Structure Plan Options Document.

The file comprises index cards relating to various coastal districts, mainly in Wales, covering several habitats, i.e. bogs, beaches, dunes and estuaries, together with brief and more detailed notes, literary references, occasional printed articles and correspondence, 1969-1977, concerning flowering plants, submerged forests and grazing damage to coastal areas.

The file comprises offprints, press and magazine articles published during Condry's lifetime, describing his early years, upbringing, education, professional career, literary activities, services to conservation and attitude to natural history.

The file comprises handwritten and typed drafts and copies, with a small proportion of press cuttings and numbered photocopies, 1960-1991. Some items have been given a descriptive heading. Two notes (the second dated 12 March 1991), indicate reasons for retaining the drafts and the likelihood of these articles not being included in the book which was derived from the `Country Diary' articles [ie A Welsh Country Diary].

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 file comprises photocopies of previously loose cuttings of `Country Diary' articles, 1959-1998.

The file consists of cuttings, pasted into the notebooks in chronological order, some of them dated and numbered.

The file consists of newspaper cuttings and occasional typed drafts of the articles, pasted into two exercise books, in chronological order, 1957-1961 and 1962 respectively and numbered 1-203.

The file comprises previously loose cuttings, specifically concerning the environmental threats to Britain's existing national parks and the proposed creation of a new national park in mid-Wales, 1979-1990.

The file comprises typed drafts of 'Country Diary' articles, annotated with dates, 1957-1973, and details of material re-used or extracted for other purposes, possibly being reconsidered by the author as late as 1991 (see endorsement).

The file comprises press cuttings, 1988-1993, describing the lives and interests of the 'Country Diary' contributors, including William Condry, 1993, and an article on soil erosion, quoting Condry, ca.1986.