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
Today in History
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Crimson-rumped toucanet in the Refugio Paz de Las Aves, Ecuador
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30 years after Exxon Valdez
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A whale of a picture
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Red squirrel
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Wild garlic in bloom at Hainich National Park, Germany
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Silvereyes in South Korea
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African bush elephants in Namibia
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Cherry blossoms at East Lake Cherry Blossom Park, Wuhan, China
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A visionary artist paints his own garden view
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Listening to the sea
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Roman bridge of Córdoba, Spain
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Christmas market in Leipzig, Germany
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Rockin with the rockhoppers
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Think deep thoughts
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Tolkien Reading Day
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A day of service for Dr. King
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Best fronds forever
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Grandparents Day
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In the footsteps of Leopold Bloom
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Penguin Awareness Day
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Muniellos Nature Reserve
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Carnival of Venice
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Taking the scenic route
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World Meteorological Day
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Ancient town of Sorano, Tuscany, Italy
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Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy
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Badlands National Park in South Dakota
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Join the parade for World Elephant Day
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Do spirits haunt the Gardens of Versailles?
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Winter in the Wild West
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Maritime forest on Cumberland Island, Georgia
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Virgin Islands National Park established
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Blue walls of Chefchaouen, Morocco
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Cherry blossoms at the National Mall, Washington, DC
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Dressed for winter fun
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Eurasian red squirrel in Northumberland, England
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