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Rainbow Bee-eater
Recurvirostra

Rainbow Bee-eater (Merops ornatus)

Widespread and common, but always a delight to see. I didn't notice any bees, but there were countless millions of mosquitoes; too small, unfortunately, for a bee-eater to be interested in.
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Habitat
Wetland and sub-tropical forest
Location
Fogg Dam, Northern Territory, Australia
Date taken
4th June, 2007
Scientific name
Merops ornatus
Equipment used
Canon PowerShot S60 + Swarovski ATS 80 HD with 20 - 60x Eyepiece + Hoya Super HMC UV(0) Filter
Dr Manjeet Singh
My friend..aaaaaaaaaaahhhh.....jealousy rear's it head in me...:'D..brilliant capture..:clap:..my pictures look pathetic against this my friend..lol..:'D..crying.....love it .Thanks for sharing.:t:
 
Nora
Hi John, great to see you back as well!....Fantastic shot!
I saw one of these at Healesville through glass but still stunning!
Thanks for sharing!
 

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