As a child growing up in the U.K., I used to dream about the exotic birds that were tantalizingly close to the south of me in the Mediterranean region, birds that occasionally made it over the English ...
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Bee-eater with its catch

A European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) holds a bee tightly in its beak. Known for their agility and vibrant colors, these birds expertly catch insects mid-air. Before eating, they skillfully remove ...
In this video, I film and photograph a group of European Bee-Eaters from inside my car while parked near Lake Kerkini in northern Greece. These colourful birds are active and vocal, especially during ...