My friend Trip Lamb’s recent photographs from Africa reinforced for me the value of vicarious ecology, which I define as enjoying someone else’s outdoor experiences. Vicarious ecology offers ways to ...
One of the more fascinating and beautiful families of birds in Africa is one we don’t see in the Western Hemisphere, Meropidae, the family of Bee-eaters. The name Meropidae is derived from Merops, ...
My friend Trip Lamb’s recent photographs from Africa reinforced for me the value of vicarious ecology, which I define as enjoying someone else’s outdoor experiences. Vicarious ecology offers ways to ...
If you’ve been hearing unfamiliar calls or spotted a flash of colour some of Spain’s most beautiful summer birds are back for ...
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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 ...
A blue-tailed bee-eater feeds at a nature reserve in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, May 2, 2026. A batch of blue-tailed bee-eaters started building their nests after arrival at the nature ...
A bird with rainbow feathers isn't something you'd usually see in the UK. But lucky bird watchers in Norfolk will be able to see these European bee-eaters as they visit for the summer. The three ...
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