We are nearing the end of the first month of spring and there certainly is a hint of winter still in the air. Some pretty average weather, strong coastal winds and the occasional Cape Paterson squall (with some hail) has certainly curtailed photo expeditions, but there has still been lots to observe … and ponder. Oh, and throw an earthquake into the mix as well! Early season nesting has begun both with land based birds and those very hardy ones down on the exposed surf beaches and rocky platforms, but the weather may have interrupted some start-ups.