Birdwatcher

• Zali Adams, Grade 4, Harkaway Primary School
• Short Story
• 2014

Excellence Award in the 'The Text Generation 2014' competition

Birdwatcher

Everything is quiet. The sound of birds chirping filled the tranquil forest with beautiful sounds. Where am I? The Emerald Isle. Next to me I have my birdwatching journal and a bag of birdseed. A crested pigeon soars down from a huge fir tree. I dig my hand into the bag and draw it out. I hold it out towards the bird. It nips some up before flying away. A doe wanders over. It lies down next to me. I put my hand over its back and stroke its fur. How I love birdwatching. Peaceful. Beautiful. Wondrous.