Blowing in the Wind

Mrs CBL and I went out during one of the sunny breaks in the rain showers this morning and had a brisk walk.

This afternoon Storm Arwen arrived as forecast and its now blowing a hoolie*.  

I took this photo of the oystercatchers, flanked by herring gulls, facing into the north-westerly wind.  Liked their reflections on the wet sand.

*Hoolie  derives from the Orkney Scots word hoolan  meaning a storm force wind.  In Ireland a hoolie is a party so it is much more fun to have one there!