With the Sandpipers was this Golden plover looking absolutely stunning.

I just love these little guys who are always just 60 odd metres in front of you frolicking together but more likely working as a team to catch fish. They are quite cheeky and always have one on alert for the team.

These are my favourite river bird Royal Spoonbills. If you love bird photography this is a wonderful way to get close to your subject without compromising their space and is rewarding for all.

I  was very surprised to see this Wrybill with the Golden Plover as I thought he would been down on the braided rivers of south Canterbury carry out breeding duties!

Here are some of the stunning birds we viewed on a recent kayak tour at the Wairau Lagoon, the weather has been very good for kayaking and recent visitors from the US had the thrill of setting a sail to zest up their trip home. There have never been so many Royal Spoonbills seen in the area in my exprience. It is always magic to see them in flight and they are very photogenic.

Film crew at Omaka Aviation Centre after dual flight

Love Marlborough had the privilege of hosting the Canadian film company Corkscrew Media and Molesworth tour company was their tour guide. They are filming some of the best of Marlborough’s wineries and vineyards.