Merops apiaster
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Contrary to his reputation of "bee eater", this bird eats with much pleasure and butterflies, flies, bugs, dragonflies and other flying insects.....
Lat: 44.57, Long: 26.55
Spotted on Jul 23, 2011
Submitted on Jan 8, 2012
56 Comments (1–25)
Beautiful photograph!
Cool spotting!
Wow!!! Great spotting!
Wow!!
Many thanks everyone for appreciation and kind words!
cool!
Sweet Capture of your bee eater.
I agree Ashish,it is Donna who made all of us love the Bee Eater.
This is my best ideal lesson for spotting a bird... Great job..!!
Congratulations Doina!
Congratulations Doina!
Congratulations Doina!
wonderful shot!
thank you very much, Atul:)
congrats Doina!
Many, many thanks, everyone, for yor support and the kind words!
Congratulations - this is one of my favorite Noah spottings!
superb
Congratulations Doina! Well deserved!
Congratulations Doina. I love all your bee-eaters. :)
Congratulations! Beautiful photo!
Congrats! Stunning picture!
Congratulations! This incredible shot was chosen as Spotting of the Day!
"Bee-Eaters don't only eat bees! These richly-colored and slender birds eat a variety of insects including butterflies, wasps, and ants which they usually catch in midair!"
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Thanks a lot, everyone!
that´s a really amazing shot.
That is a fantastic picture! Great spotting!!