Moments From Nature's Secrets
Showing posts with label Bee-eater. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bee-eater. Show all posts

Saturday, June 27, 2020

Mikepércs: Bee-Eaters V.

The fifth opportunity at the bee-eaters:



One's private zone is difficult to keep on this short branch:



One of the birds arrives with a butterfly ...:


... which is dusting like hell:










Saturday, June 20, 2020

Mikepércs: Bee-Eaters IV.

This is the fourth time at the bee-eaters' place:






Suddenly a small bird appears on the landing branch. At first sight I think it's a stonechat but I realize soon that's something different: a barn swallow:


After a short rest it flies away but soon another swallow lands. Then another flies in:



The swallows leave soon and give up their seat to the bee-eaters:






Sunday, June 14, 2020

Mikepércs: Bee-Eaters III.

This morning there was some fog in the meadow. It didn't last long but the bee-eaters were not too active:


Saturday, June 13, 2020

Mikepércs: Bee-Eaters II.

I'm giving another try at the bee-eaters' place.
Shortly after their arrival I can hear some patter noise from above. I realize that raindrops are pattering on the top of my hide :)
The rain appears on the images as well but it doesn't last long:











It looks like the birds don't always enjoy each others company:










A little attention from the partner:


Of course, before giving it over the sting should be eliminated from the gift:



It is bad manner giving back the gift:


Meanwhile the sun shines brighter and brighter:








Spitting out a pellet:








Something is very dusty somewhere here:


By backlight one could think that all these things are happening on a starry night: