Whale watching with Janet Marshall

Tiumpan Head east of Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis is one of the best places in 
Europe to see the widest range of whales and dolphins from land. The water gets 
very deep very quickly so the big beasts sometimes are so so close in that they can be heard as well as seen.
Well known local wildlife observer Janet Marshall will be there on Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th May 2023, 10:00 - 14:00 and will help point out any wildlife, describe the botany and associated folklore. Janet has seen 18 species of whale, dolphin and porpoise from there.
There is over 300 degrees of arc of sea visible from the top of the hill behind 
the lighthouse, and we can see along the Scottish west coast from Cape Wrath to Skye.
This event is weather dependent, if it is wild and wet the creatures may well be 
there, its just that we cannot see them through the annoying, pointy, fin shaped 
waves. If there is poor visibility only creatures that come really close in can be seen. An alternative date may be given, watch out for details.
Please park thoughtfully either near the lighthouse, avoiding blocking access, or a little further back alog the road in a parking area. Wear suitable footwear, there is a gravel path up to the lookout point so thin sandals are not recommended. Use sunscreen as the sun reflecting off the sea can give you a double dose of UV. The wind can be chilly so be prepared with some warm garments - however it can also get pretty warm so make sure you are 
hydrated.
Janet has several pairs of binoculars that you may borrow, but bring your own if you have them.
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