Friday, September 14, 2012

European Bee-eater.


Photo taken in Our Garden - August 2012
The European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster), breeds in southern Europe and in parts of north Africa and western Asia. It is strongly migratory, wintering in tropical Africa, India and Sri Lanka.  If you are interested in learning more about this handsome chap and viewing more photos, please visit my post on News From Italy. I will be back next week with more photos from my world, enjoy the weekend.

Posted by at 6:06 PM
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Location: Province of Viterbo, Italy

17 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 14, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Gorgeous! I don't think I've ever seen any bee-eater aother than in Africa, but we have them here.

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  2. MadSnapperSeptember 14, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    beautiful markings. off to see the other pics

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  3. EG CameraGirlSeptember 14, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    I LOVE this bird's colouring. It certainly travels a long, long distance every year!

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  4. JennySeptember 14, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    He is beautiful I don't like his taste in food but someone has to do it. xo Jenny

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  5. Carole M.September 14, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    wow you did well to catch this fellow; I have seen them but only at some distance years ago; beautiful birds

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  6. Marina@Picnic at MarinaSeptember 15, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    Lindy, this is a great shot. Those birds are tough once when it comes to photography. You had your camera ready in the right moment... :)

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  7. JoyfulSeptember 15, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    Such a pretty bird in your garden. You've got a great shot of it.

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  8. A Colorful WorldSeptember 15, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    Wow! He is a truly beautiful bird!

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  9. Coloring Outside the LinesSeptember 15, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Nice shot- he has pretty markings.

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  10. EdenSeptember 15, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Great capture!

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  11. Gail DixonSeptember 15, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    He is so pretty. What a great bird to photograph. :)

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  12. Kranky GrannySeptember 16, 2012 at 4:23 AM

    Great capture. I have never seen one of these before.

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  13. Vores haveSeptember 16, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    WAU - where a beautiful bird viewing.
    Wish you a good Sunday :)
    Hanne Bente

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  14. CameraCruiseSeptember 16, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Great shot of the beautiful bird!
    I also love the photo in your header.
    Wish you a wonderful week.
    Mette

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  15. Cindy AdkinsSeptember 18, 2012 at 1:09 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous bird! I'll check the photos in your other blog, as well.

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  16. betty-NZSeptember 20, 2012 at 3:15 AM

    What an interesting looking little guy and very colorful.

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  17. LizSeptember 20, 2012 at 3:37 AM

    What a great capture, Lindy! A sweet bird.

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