Ducked out into the backyard late this afternoon and capture a few shots of RBEs:
Large version:
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I love the rainbow Bee Eater!!! Such beautiful colours and an astonishing bird. You must of snuck up on him well, and are they "shy" birds? Also curious, what are the two antannae looking things coming out from the tail? Great work Mav, thanks for sharing, they're my favourite.
Fabulous pictures Mav, I don't know how you got so close to these birds.Ray
Great shots Mav , looks like it just took a bath.
Beautiful series of shots, Mav. They are a gorgeous bird for sure. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers,
George
Melbourne, VIC