NATURE WATCH: The river halcyon - The Courier
NATURE WATCH: The river halcyon © Shutterstock / Martine Liu 58 Each time on the approach to this backwash pool of the River Devon, which lies in the shadows of the Ochils, a sense of excited anticipation sweeps over me, for here, in among the tangled stems of willow carr, there is every change of spotting an exquisite gem. More times than not the kingfisher is there, but she usually sees me first, and whizzes away on blue-blurred wings. Often, I curse – fretful that once more I have missed the opportunity to observe this dazzling bird in more detail. But that is the way with kingfishers, ...