Tuesday 28 June 2022

Wild Bird Wednesday 518 - Rainbow Bee-eater

Although the Rainbow Bee-eater (Merops ornatus) is described as being a common bird in the guide books, I always get excited when I see them.  Maybe its because I really dont see them that often!

These birds were (more or less) the only ones I saw this summer past, and the only ones I was able to take pictures of.

They have a distinctive triangle shape to their wings in flight, and are wonderfully bright.  I saw these birds in the Mallee on a very hot day.  One of the things I like about these pictures in that they show a bee-eater eating bees!  






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9 comments:

  1. Hari OM
    Such pretty birds - and I agree, not THAT common; I only ever saw them once in all my years birding in OZ... YAM xx

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  2. I agree with you Stewart. They are always exciting to see these beautiful birds. Thanks for hosting and have a great week ahead.

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  3. What a lovely crisp blue sky for the backdrop too+!

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  4. Mine is just one bird shot so feel free to delete if not enough birds....

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  5. Colorful little family in a beautiful setting.

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  6. It is lucky to meet the bee-eaters and watch the whole family eat. In Poland, at least. They are not very numerous and common. I have never been able to photograph them like this because they do not live in my region. Congratulations!

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  7. Great shots and a wonderful background as well..Nice that you caught them eating bees too..

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  8. Nice photos! It has a long beak like a hummingbird. Interesting.

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