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Beauty among the rubbish
AJDH

Beauty among the rubbish (Merops apiaster)

This bee-eater was feeding on the flies from a rubbish tip. It smelled a lot so I didn't stay too long.
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Habitat
Rubbish tip
Location
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Date taken
23rd April 2008
Scientific name
Merops apiaster
Equipment used
Nikon D2Xs, Tamron 200-500
Macswede
Superb - a jewel in a flawed setting!
I'm sure the bird didn't think so though - not with all these flies. :)
 
madamcoolpix
:eek!: What contrast! Bee-eater and rubbish in the same frame! |:S| I guess I should be content as far as the Bee-eater is too! ;) Interesting picture of this beautiful bird, Adrian, thank you for this post!!! :t: :t: :t:
 
julie61
You stayed just long enough to get this terrific shot Adrian o:) What a stunner!! :t::t:
 

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