Gathering time: 14:45
Gathering place: Ma Liu Shui Ferry Pier
End Point & End Time: 19:00 Sai Kung
Note: the group will take the 1500 ferry to Tup Mun(then Wong Shek Pier) and do terns watching on the ferry. The ferry will arrive to Wong Shek Pier at 17:00 and then the group will take bus to Sai Kung for Black Kite Watching. Participants have to pay for their own ferry & bus fare.
Target Species: Breeding terns & black kite
Members: Free of Charge (by showing your membership card)
Non-members: HK$30 (HK$10 for student under 19yrs)
**No registration is required **
The activity hotline for contacting outing leaders on event date only: 9457 3196 (voice call only, no SMS).
Bad Weather Arrangement (Revised on 19/5/2017)
1.Outing will be cancelled when Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.3 or above or Rainstorm Warnings Yellow, Red or Black is hoisted (or is expected to be hoisted) by the Hong Kong Observatory 1 hour before outing.
2.If Thunderstorm Warning is announced during the activity, leader will decide whether the outing should be continued or cancelled based on the weather condition on the site.
Disclaimer
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society (“the HKBWS”) assumes no responsibility, liability or obligations, whether financial or otherwise, for losses, injuries, death, damages, whether to the person or property, arising or occurring in the course or as a result from the activities, outings or training courses (“the Activities”)organized by the HKBWS. Persons who participate in the Activities must ensure that they are medically fit to do so. If in doubt, they should consult qualified medical practitioners before participating. Participants are recommended to purchase relevant insurance for their own protection. By participating in the Activities, the participants impliedly agree that they will not hold the HKBWS, its Executive Committee members, other committee members, its officers, employees, volunteers, agents or subcontractors responsible or liable for any losses, injuries, death damages arising or occurring in the course or as a result from the Activities. Author: HKBWS Bonnie Time: 19/07/2017 11:17
由於近日天氣不太穩定,請密切留意本討論區的活動更新。
Unstable weather may have impact on this outing, therefore please stay tuned for update on this Forum.
跟據天文台的預報, 熱帶氣旋洛克將於明天直接影響本港,基於安全的理由,明天(7月23日)的吐露港及西貢觀鳥活動<<取消>>。
According to weather forecast, tropical cyclone Roke will have a direct impact on HK tomorrow. For the sake of safety, this outing will be cancelled.
Latest TC News
The circulation of Roke is small, but is edging closer to the vicinity of the Pearl River Estuary, posing threat to Hong Kong. The Observatory will consider issuing the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 before 6 a.m. on Sunday. With the approach of Roke, there will be squally showers over the coast of Guangdong and there will also be swells on Sunday. You are advised to stay away from the shoreline and not to engage in water sports.