The riverbanks of Lewisham have been graced by a group of colourful birds.

Several kingfishers have forged a home on the banks of the River Quaggy, hunting on indigenous fish.

The number of kingfishers in the UK has steadily declined since 1980 due to river pollition so their presence on the Quaggy indicates the quality of the water.

Photographer Tomos Brangwy who took the pictures during winter 2014 said: "You wouldn't normally associate Kingfishers with places like Lewisham as they usually live in pristine countryside but during the winter they move inland.

"Lewisham is a perfect habitat for the birds, it's full of fish like stickleback and small eels which they hunt.

"They're very territorial so if you see one then you're likely to see it again in the same place.

"They fly very close to the water and once they find a place to fish they will defend it to the death."

An exhibition featuring the kingfishers is on display at the Stephen Lawrence Trust in Deptford.