The coast is mostly rock with small isolated sand beaches in sheltered bays. The south coast is sheltered from the prevailing winds and, as a result, relatively wooded. Nelson has beaches and a sheltered harbour. Baker Dill is a fishing boat captain living a quiet and sheltered life. They are best suited to sheltered inshore waters. The great cormorant often nests in colonies near wetlands, rivers, and sheltered inshore waters. He sheltered Fontenis whilst he was in hiding. The rest of the coast is sheltered by the Curonian sand peninsula. The Missouri Coteau sheltered the valley and gave it warm breezes. The smaller gables usually sheltered verandas and sleepouts. Hepburn's early childhood was sheltered and privileged. Conversely, the port is highly sheltered from the prevailing westerly winds. They also frequently sheltered orphans and foster children in their homes. Most of these islands are sheltered from significant winds and wave action. Of those, 1,169 were sheltered and 1,086 were unsheltered.