Not only was it a beautiful peaceful September morning, the sea glinting ahead of us and the boats bobbing quietly in the canal, but we got the most beautiful sighting of a kingfisher. Right up close. And then, even better, he flew out over the water, hovered for a moment then dived down and caught a fish, which he proceeded to bring back to shore, landing just by us with it in his mouth.
It was a really lovely way to start the day!