Many will be very saddened by the sudden death of Meurig last Sunday.
He had an enormous number of friends, colleagues and family in Ceredigion and his interests extended well beyond birdwatching. They included the male-voice choir of which he had been a long-term member, opera, rugby, football and many aspects of Welsh culture.
In recent years, following the death of his beloved wife, he made many of us envious of his frequent globe-trotting with his son Emyr, who organised numerous trips to European capitals, exotic Cunard cruises and tours of much of Britain.
Despite having just one usable eye, Meurig was an excellent birdwatcher and over the years supplied many records, including to his old friend the late Hywel Roderick, long-time County Recorder. In recent years it was great to have Meurig included in a group of us on our trips to Spain, Poland and Norfolk. He was also great company on many a day-out to far corners of Wales as well as favoured Ceredigion sites. I have a lovely memory of him, Hywel, Harry and myself at one such place, the far from scenic back of the shell-fish packing plant at New Quay on one of our sea-watching sessions.
To Emyr and other members of Meurig's family, we give our sincere condolences. Many of us will miss him greatly and I have lost a dear friend.