Magic in Somerset: Elusive kingfisher perches on park ranger’s hand
Somerset: A woman in England had just “asked for a sign” when a kingfisher streaked in and landed on her hand, staying there for ten minutes.”I had just asked for a sign, then just moments later this happened,” Laura O’Brien told SWNS news.
The 24-year-old says she was amazed because the Eurasian Kingfisher, also known as the common or river kingfisher, is normally shy and elusive.
The park maintenance ranger was watering flowers for Frome Town Council in Somerset when the flash of blue whizzed right up to her.”It was such a magical moment that I will never forget. I felt like Snow White! It was just meters away looking right at me. It was crazy,” she said.
The bird was darting around and Laura was worried it was hurt, so she held out her gloved hand and it immediately hopped on.
Much to her surprise, the bird stayed in her hand for 10 minutes as she continued watering the flowers.”It was so gorgeous with such a bright orange chest. What a treat to see it up close, normally they are gone with just a flash of blue. It felt so special,” she said.
It later flew back down to the river where it came from. When Laura told her fellow rangers about the encounter, they said they were jealous.”I might head down to the river again and see if it recognizes me,” she added.
