Oh! cheering seashore birds are most excellent! Thank you!

Well, yes and no about the drabbles. I did actually enter the LDWS two years ago, but I don't think I've written one since then (and I didn't honestly know what I was doing at the time). It really felt like starting all over again. But I'm sure it will be a laugh, whatever happens. Newish things do make me nervous, but it's good to challenge yourself a little bit. It's a very friendly contest, if you fancy trying your hand?