The weather for Sunday seems to be in the balance. It looks like the day will be dry, or certainly drier than today and tomorrow. However, it does look like it will still be fairly windy, and from experience I can say that Whiteford can feel very exposed in stormy conditions. Therefore at this point I will suggest the following

The full day is going to be cancelled – there will be no Llanrhidian roost watch

A half day will be run – going to the Whiteford Hide and back

I will be there to lead those who still want to give it a go on Sunday for a half day, which will go out to the lighthouse and back via the hide. Windy conditions will make long distance viewing of birds difficult and the swell will also contribute in making things tough.

I doubt that I would normally choose to visit a place like Whiteford during these conditions but the birds will still be there! Seeing them well might be difficult.

I will run a full Whiteford and Llanrhidian field trip on Sunday 2nd March 2014 and reschedule the field trip programmed for that day by moving it back 2 weeks.

Therefore to summarise – The field trip on Sunday (2/2/14) will be run as a reduced event. Those who want to brave the elements should turn up as planned and we will aim to leave the Cwm Ivy car park at 09:30. We will be back at the car park by 13:00. There will be no Llanrhidian Roost watch.

If coming then make sure you are prepared to face the elements. It will be very wet underfoot and obviously good waterproofs and warm clothing will be essential. I would suggest wellington boots are also essential.

If uncertain please contact me 07875431917 or markhipkin1@gmail.com