The Birds...

These birds were slowly working their way through crustaceans as the tide drifted out, exposing more food:


Some are more shy than others:



Or had seen a mate they wanted to be with:

The birds seemed interested in me... at least that's what I always tell myself...

Alas, all is not perfect in Nelson. We have the MDF factory as an eyesore to the West, spoiling an otherwise spectacular view: