Birders, A few notes for those still wishing to participate in the trip tomorrow. It will run rain or shine. That said, we need to be realistic and take a look at this forecast, which is unfortunately, looking poorer and poorer as we get closer to the trip. http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/canada/ontario/burlington At the beginning of the week, conditions looked ok for a lake watch. However, the current estimate is of 50 KM HOUR E AND NORTH EAST WINDS with 80 KM GUSTS!!!....this makes a lake watch completely out of the question. I scouted the lake today and it is absolutely unbearable, and I am used to being at the lake during awful conditions. I also scouted several other locations and they are very difficult to bird. Woodlots are absolutely out of the question as I will not risk injury to anyone due to falling branches and or tree limbs. This is a very real and likely scenario with the strong N and NE winds of the predicted strengths. I will come out and say it, this will be a very difficult trip and I would advise only the absolute hardiest of souls attend. PLAN FOR WINTER CONDITIONS. A high of 11 means it will feel like February at some the locations we may visit. I am just trying to be realistic. Of course, it is also forecasted to rain now, so we also have to be prepared to be freezing and wet. BE PREPARED. I will see a few of you tomorrow. My phone is 289-456-6502 if you need to text , call or just talk about the stock market. Love Len