Subject: [Outing] Cancelled~15/10/2017蒲台島觀鳥活動Po Toi Island Outing [Print This Page] Author: HKBWS Bonnie Time: 12/10/2017 10:36 Subject: Cancelled~15/10/2017蒲台島觀鳥活動Po Toi Island Outing
Gathering Time : 08:00
Gathering Place: Aberdeen Ferry Pier to Po Toi, Aberdeen Promenade (near Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market)
- Ferry will leave Aberdeen at 8:15am and this is the only ferry going to Po Toi from Aberdeen. Don't be late or you'll miss the ferry.
- Return ferry from Po Toi to Stanley Blake Pier departs at 15:00 and 16:30; ferry from Po Toi to Aberdeen departs at 18:00, participants may decide which ferry to take.
Target Species: Migratory birds
Members: Free of Charge (by showing your membership card)
Non-members: HK$30 (HK$10 for student under 19yrs)
ALL participants have to pay their own ferry fee ($50 round trip)
**No registration is required **
The Activities Enquiry Hotline / for contacting outing leaders on the event date only: 9457 3196 (Voice call only, no SMS).
Bad Weather Arrangement
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 shall have no responsibility, financial or otherwise, for expenditure or other 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: 12/10/2017 10:38
Weather forecast for 15/10 is unstable (as at 12/10 18:13):
Cloudy to overcast with occasional heavy rain and squalls. East to northeast force 5 to 6, force 7 offshore and on high ground.
If you plan to join this outing, kindly pay attention to weather forecast and prepare for the unstable weather, ie umbrella, windbreaker & sea-sick pill. Author: HKBWS Bonnie Time: 14/10/2017 20:56
跟據天文台預報，明天香港將受熱帶氣旋卡努的影響，天氣極不穩定，基於安全理由，是次蒲台觀鳥活動取消。
According to weather forecast, tropical cyclone KHANUN will have direct impact on HK tomorrow. For safety concern, outing to Po Toi tomorrow is now cancelled.
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