One of the more fascinating and beautiful families of birds in Africa is one we don’t see in the Western Hemisphere, Meropidae, the family of Bee-eaters. The name Meropidae is derived from Merops, ...
My friend Trip Lamb’s recent photographs from Africa reinforced for me the value of vicarious ecology, which I define as enjoying someone else’s outdoor experiences. Vicarious ecology offers ways to ...
My friend Trip Lamb’s recent photographs from Africa reinforced for me the value of vicarious ecology, which I define as enjoying someone else’s outdoor experiences. Vicarious ecology offers ways to ...
A blue-tailed bee-eater feeds at a nature reserve in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, May 2, 2026. A batch of blue-tailed bee-eaters started building their nests after arrival at the nature ...
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Bee-eater with its catch
A European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) holds a bee tightly in its beak. Known for their agility and vibrant colors, these birds expertly catch insects mid-air. Before eating, they skillfully remove ...
If you’ve been hearing unfamiliar calls or spotted a flash of colour some of Spain’s most beautiful summer birds are back for ...
A bird with rainbow feathers isn't something you'd usually see in the UK. But lucky bird watchers in Norfolk will be able to see these European bee-eaters as they visit for the summer. The three ...
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How I film bee eaters without disturbing them
In this video, I film and photograph a group of European Bee-Eaters from inside my car while parked near Lake Kerkini in northern Greece. These colourful birds are active and vocal, especially during ...
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