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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An oceanic valentine
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Flock together for Cousins Day
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Stari Most in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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An iris garden in Tokyo, Japan
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Southern right whales sail home to South Africa
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Seceda, Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy
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Digging the birds
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Mid-Autumn Festival
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International Lighthouse Weekend
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Earth at Perihelion
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Tombeau du Géant in Bouillon, Belgium
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Whooper swans in Lake Kussharo, Japan
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The forecast calls for blooms
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National Hummingbird Day
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A truly American monument
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World Donkey Day
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Happy Fourth of July!
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National Take a Hike Day
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A long winter’s nap, perhaps?
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Koala in the Great Otway National Park, Australia
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Northern coast of Colombia
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Thick-billed raven, Simien Mountains, Ethiopia
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Aerial view of a heart-shaped field in Trittau, Germany
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The Tour de France begins
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Iceland for International Rock Day
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National Park Week begins
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Frankenstein Friday
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Arbor Day
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Vinh Hy Bay, Vietnam
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World Water Day
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