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Honey buzzard and some wasps
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Honey buzzard and some wasps (Pernis apivorus)

Honey buzzard migrating (?) with a wasps' nest.
Habitat
Alpine valley
Location
Jeizinen, VS, Switzerland
Date taken
21/8/2010
Scientific name
Pernis apivorus
A superb image, that back-lighting really brings out the colours and patterns! :clap:

Also informative, I had no idea that a bird of prey would take a wasps' nest!
 

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