Nature and Countryside Group

𝙍𝙤𝙮𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧

A Kingfisher on a crooked bough eyes the river down below

resplendent

iridescent mirrored crystal flow

This orange-bellied beauty neon feathered aqua-marine

be it still

in flight

optical delight along Welsh waters seen

Majestic Glas y Dorlan in Cymru this creature's name

captured hearts

its arrowing darts

orange-hued breast aflame

Eyes fixed on the water watching fish that are at play

hungry for dinner

there's only one winner

when a Kingfisher spots its prey

Plummeting from it's vantage point entering waters cold

colours alive

a perfect dive

worthy of medal gold

Retreating from the aqua and in its bill a catch

the Kingfisher's dish

the poor fish

for this expert is no match

To witness a Kingfisher with its colours bright and bold

such a sight to see

waters running free

a beauty to behold

To see a Kingfisher in full flight you need to be aware

they fly so fast

as they're darting past

but believe me they are there

So next time you're out walking

near water take a look

keep your eyes fixed

riverbank water twixt

a stream or babbling brook.

𝑪𝒐𝒑𝒚𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 ©️ 𝑨𝒏𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒘 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒔 (2025)