Watching for the Kingfisher Prayer is like watching for the Kingfisher. All you can do is be where he is likely to appear, and wait. Often, nothing much happens; there is space, silence and expectancy. No visible sign, only the knowledge that he's been there, and may come again. Seeing or not seeing cease to matter, you have been prepared. But sometimes, when you've almost stopped expecting it, a flash of brightness gives encouragement. Our last week in Mallacoota started on Saturday 27th June. All of the news reports had mentioned very cold and very windy conditions however here in Mallacoota it was fine and sunny with the top temp expected to be 17 degrees. After spending some time watching the local bird life we headed off from the Manse on a walk along part of
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