on the in-rushing tide
as the gravel and the sandbanks
give way to rising waters.
Four herons stand
sentinel, on the far bank Shades of grey, ancient
Out in the bay
beyond the shingle bank
three dolphins cavort
in a gymnastic display
The fish hawk joins
the fun. Two dive, then emerge, talons full. Slow to rise.
A low flight to the far bank
clutching the prize
as two more ospreys watch
from high above.
Seven watching swans remain mute.
distant and high
plummeting behind trees
before emerging with fish
to rise again.
A curlew flies past
with his scimitar bill
as the merganser dives,
graceful as a dancer, to
swim as the waters rise
Up pops a seal
clears his tubes
and gazes around.
Another tease; wonder
where he'll reappear.
The gurgling Spey
four ospreys circle, and
dance with one another.
Another month and they'll be gone.
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