
Imagine if you will an old couple that's strolling on a beach when the young kids come to have their fun. The old couple doesn't like it very much, so they move away when a kid wants to ask them a question. He keeps walking towards them trying not to frighten them, but truly finds them interesting. Every time he takes one step, they take 20. Eventually the kid figures they just don't like him, so he leaves them be. These birds were that old couple.
...All I wanted was one close up shot.