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BEE EATER


BEE EATER
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Copyright: Marius Secan (marius-secan) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 197 W: 0 N: 440] (1491)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-25
Categories: Birds
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/1000 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-11-05 10:33
Viewed: 141
Points: 26
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BEE EATER (MEROPS APIASTER):

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

The European Bee-eater, Merops apiaster, is a near passerine bird in the bee-eater family Meropidae. It 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. This species occurs as a spring overshoot north of its range, with occasional breeding in northwest Europe.

This species, like other bee-eaters, is a richly-coloured, slender bird. It has brown and yellow upper parts, whilst the wings are green and the beak is black. It can reach a length of 27-29 cm, including the two elongated central tail feathers. Sexes are alike.

This is a bird which breeds in open country in warmer climates. Just as the name suggests, bee-eaters predominantly eat insects, especially bees, wasps and hornets which are caught in the air by sorties from an open perch. Before eating its meal, a European Bee-eater removes the sting by repeatedly hitting the insect on a hard surface. It eats some 250 bees daily.

These bee-eaters are gregarious, nesting colonially in sandy banks, preferably near river shores, usually at the beginning of May. They make a relatively long tunnel in which the 5 to 8, spherical white eggs are laid around the beginning of June. Both the male and the female take care of the eggs, which are brooded for about 3 weeks. These birds also feed and roost communally.

The call is a pleasant distinctive trill.
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8625] (32146)
  • [2009-11-05 10:37]

Hi Marius. This is not a bird we have in England so its nice to see this first class picture on TN. I like the POV looking up at the bird with its insect. You have taken this with fine detail and bright colours against the plale blue sky. well taken TFS.
Nick..

Fantastic, Marius,
that's a wonderful moment to see this colourful bird with an insect.
I wish I would see such a bird some day in nature with my own eyes. Amazing, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 407 W: 0 N: 1011] (5460)
  • [2009-11-05 10:55]

Foarte frumoasa fotografie, felicitari!

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2388 W: 94 N: 5521] (17576)
  • [2009-11-05 11:00]

Hello Marius,
Very good photo of this Bee-eater with prey. Excellent sharpnes and details. Very nice natural colours. Good POV, blue BG and composition.
Regards,
Peter

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3816 W: 190 N: 11348] (34987)
  • [2009-11-05 11:17]

Hello Marius,
A superb capture of a European Bee-eater taken from a great POV on abranch against a fine blue sky with excellent sharpness and colours in a great composition.
Thanks and all the best,
Ivan

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  • hansh Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 210 W: 1 N: 126] (536)
  • [2009-11-05 12:24]

Hello Marius.

A great shot of the bee eter. Very nice colors and with a little bee in his snatch.

Gr. Hans

Ciao Mariyr, fantastic bee eater in great pose, wonderful colors, excellent sharpness and splendid details, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hello Marius,

A great capture with lovely coloration & POV. Very nicely taken & TFS.
Regards

Umar

hello Marius
the splendid friend of summertime, with exceptional output in his rich colours, in one classic and beautiful pose,great photo!
keep on photographing! TFS
Nasos

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3585 W: 143 N: 5669] (18533)
  • [2009-11-07 3:57]

Hi Marius.
I cannot miss this charming shot because I like this species so much. There are many birds of the species near my countryside house. However, I could take pictures only from rather far distance. Yours is great by subject, details and colours. Well done. I also watched your amazing gallery with great pleasure. Perfect works. By the way. Do you use tripod with your heavy lens?
TFS and best wishes.
Alexei.

Hello Marius
Marvellous capture. Great timing, great display. Just beautiful. Lucky photographer, lucky bird. Sorry.........Unlucky insect.
Kind regards and thanks for sharing.
Anna

Hello Marius,
As if to proof this is a bee eater, you even captured it with a bee in its mouth. Great moment, beautiful colors of the birds, nice details and good composition. Thanks
Way

Hello Marius,

This vibrant colors belong to the rarest was a quality shot.
Light and color vitality skillfully set.
Superb timing and perspective.
Thank you for your effort and sharing.

Regards,
Mehmet

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