Ailsa McGilvary-Howard is a professional pianist, produces stunning nature-based photos and is Chair of the local Forest and Bird group, among many other accomplishments. 

Today she shares her journey of nurturing the banded dotterel population nesting in South Bay, Kaikoura.

You can follow her and the dotterel study on Facebook:

/ailsa.howard

Banded Dotterel Study Kaikoura

Enjoy!