Showing posts with label Rainbow Bee-eaters. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rainbow Bee-eaters. Show all posts

18 February 2020

61. Rainbows in the Rain




Swarms of bees, wasps, hornets and ants surrounded the house last month. Looking to move their hives or nests closer to water, they sent me gaga. 

23 November 2019

54. The Rainbow's Proposal


Looking out at sunset, the last rays of the day hit gold. The bird’s head was lit, shining like precious metal. This is the one I’d been watching and waiting for. My favourite bird-the Rainbow Bee-eater.

Two years ago, when I was flirting with bird-watching, there was a wow moment. Watering pot plants I looked up to see a bright coloured bird swoop through the air snatching a bee on the wing.