Birds are a joyful accompaniment to any walk in nature. The song of birds, their seemingly effortless flight, birds swimming in a lake... every time they bring a light note.
a flock of variable oystercatchers
sometimes they're 'all black' unlike those in Europe
therefore they're called 'variable'
the NZ dotterel is another beach bird
Pied stilts taking a nap, on one leg
White-faced heron taking a walk on the beach
White-faced heron looking for a meal
heron and a couple of ducks - not on speaking terms