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The Bee Eater Merops apiaster They catch insects in flight, often high up in the air. |
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The Bee Eaters plumage has very brilliant colours, though these are not especially luminous, therefore usually require a perched bird, and moderate range to be fully enjoyed. . |
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We had parked the car, just off the main dirt road where their nests were, and I waited behind the trunk, before I finally got lucky and took a series of shots of not only one, but two Bee Eaters. |
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Fortunately they liked to perch out in plain sight, on fences, and on old lichen covered trees. |
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47 comments:
I am so very happy to see your post pop up today, I have missed your stunning photos. wow on this birds colorful plumage. just beautiful.. welcome home and I hope all is well with you now
The Bee Eater is quite an attractive bird!
Those are just super Bee Eater pics. Of course we saw them every day in Menorca where they are rather shy. It's only be staying in a car close to a colony or overhead wires that I can get pictures. Didn't get any this year because of my broken 400mm! But I'm working on it.
I'm so pleased you are feeling btter now that the warm weather has arrived. it must be 25 degrees or more by now?
What a great looking bird this is.........
What a interesting and informative bird sharing. Never have seen one of these. Very pretty and do good getting rid of bugs.
Nice to have you back, and what a set of pictures to come back with.
Mike.
Nice shots of bee-eater.. Congrats..
Delighted to hear you are feeling much better.
Super shots of the so colourful Bee-eater. I saw plenty in Greece but typically none sat still enough for a photo-call.
P.S. Your comment cam through ok on my recent post.
Very beautiful bird.
Hello, your bee-eater is a gorgeous bird! I would love to see one of them in the wild. . Lucky you, lovely photos! Enjoy your day and the week ahead!
Bee Eater is a beautiful, colorful bird. Great photos.
Wow. This bird are so beautiful. Awesome photos.
awwww, welcome home - i missed you while you were gone!! this bird and your images, STUNNING!!! i'm so happy to see it as your header, now i will be reminded of this beautiful bird each time i visit!!!
WoW, WoW, WoW and such a beautiful, leafless tree!!!
Lovely to see you back and to read you are feeling much better.
Love your photographs these bee-eaters are so colourful.
My good wishes ... and I have to ask - did you bring another creamer home?
All the best Jan
Beautiful bird..You were lucky to be able to capture it..Wonderful pictures..
Oh such gorgeous birds! Great shots! Glad you are home and refreshed.
Amazing birds!
So colorful! I've never seen one of those.
Lovely to see you in April. The birds I saw fleetingly, which I thought were bee-eaters, may not have been, because I do not recall seeing such brightly coloured plumage. As usual, you have waited for the moment and captured some wonderful images. I love your photography and wish I could have shared a photographing trip with you. Maybe one day?!
Welcome back to blogging world! Glad that you had a wonderful break. The bee eater bird is beautiful with its colourful feathers. Looking forward to see your holiday postings.
Hi Sonjia. So pleased to hear that the warmth of the Algarve has alleviated your problems - I hope that the benefits are lasting.
Your images of the Bee-eater are delightful. You've captured the amazing plumage of this fabulous bird perfectly, and I'm much impressed that you've even got one with its lunch in its bill!
I hope your days continue to be bright and warm, and I'm looking forward to seeing your Little Owl!
Best wishes - - - Richard
Bienvenida. Me alegra verte. Los abejarucos son preciosos por aquí hay bastantes. Besitos.
I have never seen or heard of this bird before. It's really very pretty. So many different feather colors.
Incredible beauty! The colors are so vibrant. Glad reading about you feeling well & that your time away did wonders.
Aren't they wonderful, well taken.
Great to hear from you again Sonjia. I love your pictures of the Bee Eaters. They remind me of my childhood in the Camargue. I have never been able to get close to them recently on our holidays to take photographs. I think a bit of local knowledge is needed!!
Stunning shots of the Bee-eaters - such an enigmatic family.
Cet oiseau est vraiment magnifique ;-)
Céline & Philippe
Hello, one is my favorite birds seen in your part of the world! Lucky you, great sighting! Your photos are stunning!
Thank you so much for linking up and sharing your post! Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!
This bird has to be the prettiest I've seen in awhile.. The colors are unbelievable Sonjia!!! I'm glad you shared with us!!!
Hi Sonija. I guess I will have to wait until September to see Bee Eaters again. There should be one or two late migrants in Greece than.
My goodness, such a gorgeous bird. The feather coloring is phenomenal.
Wonderful photos of an amazingly colorful bird!
Your bee eater photos are marvelous! I am so glad you had a great vacation!
Welcome back Sonjia,
It's nice to read that the warmth has done you well :-)
You are also spoiled by these beautiful pictures of the bee-eater.
Really very pretty.
A hug.
You must have been so happy to see your photos and know you had captured the bee! Beautiful coloring too! WOW! What gorgeous feathers! Hugs!
...what a pretty bird, one that is new to me!
I love Bee-eaters and your shots are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing :)
I do thank you so much for sharing this with us birders at I'd Rather B Birdin'...it's always a pleasure visiting!!
As I posted earlier, exceptional beauty here.
Hello, What stunning photos of the Bee eaters, beautiful colours, and thank you for looking into my blog Gordon.
Wow, what a beautiful and colorful bird!
Ooh, What a beauty. Definitely breathtaking.
What a beautiful bird and wonderful photography ~ thanks,
Happy Week ahead to you ~ ^_^
Those are just possibly the most beautiful birds I've ever seen -- those colors are amazing. I'm glad you had a good visit with your dear friend ... and what a bonus to see these lovely birds.
WElcome back!!
What wonderful birds - we have a different species of bee-eater here in Australia - I love them every time I see one. Not see this species yet - one day!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
i just wanted to say thank you, for your beautiful comment about my home!!!
Dearest Breathtaking； What a fantastic and colorful birdie Bee Eater is☆☆☆ I LOVE your header as well♫♫♫
Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend, xoxo Miyako*
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