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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Even nature needs a backup plan…
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El Valle de la Luna, Chile
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Atrani, Amalfi Coast, Italy
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Who created the Easter Bunny?
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Al-Khazneh in Petra, Jordan
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Marseille welcomes the Olympic torch
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Float on
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A unique elephant encounter in Nantes
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Spectacular views below!
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Rock House in Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio
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National Napping Day
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All hail the king of shrubs
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Happy New Year! (Again!)
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Welcome to the pack
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Sea Slug Day
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Methow Valley, North Cascades, Washington
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Don t forget—it’s World Elephant Day
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International Polar Bear Day
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Celebrating 78 years of Everglades National Park
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Mangrove Conservation Day
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Greetings from Asbury Park
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A garden of prickly delights
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Sitting down and taking a stand
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Take the stairs
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Sedona, Arizona
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Remembering the Arizona
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Castle Frankenstein in Darmstadt, Germany
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Next stop, Tofino
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Pi Day
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A leafy seadragon in the waters off Wool Bay, Australia
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