It took us 36 days to get from Black sea to White sea. And this little oystercatcher was the one who welcomed us on its' windy shore.
We didn't understand right from the start why she was so enthusiastic with all those adorable songs and dances. Only when we came a little closer and saw three little eggs covered in the sand we figured out that she wasn't welcoming us. She was banishing us.
Of course, we didn't have any bad intentions and retracted immediately when we understood the situation. But even though we were getting very close, this little bird never took a step back from the nest. And it seems to me she was ready to fight for her children, even though she didn't have a chance to win.
Thanks for sharing the wonderful story and great capture