European bee-eaters really do eat bees, and other insects as well. They catch bugs midair and if the bugs have poisonous stingers, they’ll carry them to a perch and pound them to rub out the venom, making them safe to eat. You can find these jewel-toned birds throughout Europe, especially in nature reserves and parks. These two are enjoying the abundant sunshine in the Extremadura region of Spain, one of the best areas for birdwatching on the continent.
Springtime in the Mediterranean
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Hiking the High Trestle Trail
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Okefenokee Swamp
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American robin
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International Day for Biosphere Reserves
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In celebration of America’s national bird
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Panda Day
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Water colors
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Pearl of the Adriatic
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