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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National Bison Day
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The Hermitage of Santa Justa
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Cetacean Saturday
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A new park with a new mission
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The owl that loved football
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Lake Misurina, Dolomites, Italy
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World Environment Day
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Honoring the fallen
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A city, a cliff, a canyon…and cheese
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Anniversary of Pinnacles National Park, California
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National Umbrella Day
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New Year s Eve
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Porto Cathedral, Portugal
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Room at the top?
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Welcome to the pack
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International Day of Friendship
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A river runs through it
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International Whale Shark Day
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World Rainforest Day
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