European Bee-eaters
p.1 #1European Bee-eaters
My favourite of all the European birds, this species is colourful, extremely fast fliers and very efficient areal hunters. Some very tough late spring Portuguese lighting but they were a hoot to photograph constantly catching, Bees, wasps, grasshoppers and dragonflies on the wing.
European Bee-eater by Jose Raposo, on Flickr
European Bee-eater by Jose Raposo, on Flickr
European Bee-eater by Jose Raposo, on Flickr
European Bee-eater by Jose Raposo, on Flickr
20260609-2026609_Constancia_00122 by Jose Raposo, on Flickr
20260609-2026609_Constancia_00162 by Jose Raposo, on Flickr
20260609-2026609_Constancia_00111 by Jose Raposo, on Flickr
20260609-2026609_Constancia_00015 by Jose Raposo, on Flickr
European Bee-eater by Jose Raposo, on FlickrEuropean Bee-eater by Jose Raposo, on FlickrEuropean Bee-eater by Jose Raposo, on FlickrEuropean Bee-eater by Jose Raposo, on Flickr20260609-2026609_Constancia_00122 by Jose Raposo, on Flickr20260609-2026609_Constancia_00162 by Jose Raposo, on Flickr20260609-2026609_Constancia_00111 by Jose Raposo, on Flickr20260609-2026609_Constancia_00015 by Jose Raposo, on FlickrJun 11, 2026 at 01:55 PM
p.1 #3European Bee-eaters
Some nice stuff Jose, I was wondering w hen you would treat us to some of you Portuguese subjects.
Dave
Dave
Jun 11, 2026 at 03:24 PM
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p.1 #8European Bee-eaters
Incredible collection of one of my fav birds. Congrats! WELL DONE! Been shooting for 20 years and I am impressed.
Jun 12, 2026 at 08:08 AM
p.1 #9European Bee-eaters
Really well done action Jose!
Now I know where all the bees are going...if only we could train them to just eat the invasive species like the killer bees and murder hornets, and the new flesh eating flies, heh.
Eric
Now I know where all the bees are going...if only we could train them to just eat the invasive species like the killer bees and murder hornets, and the new flesh eating flies, heh.
Eric
Jun 12, 2026 at 08:14 AM
p.1 #10European Bee-eaters
Wow these are absolutely insane in flight shots! Thank you for sharing Jose!
Jun 12, 2026 at 02:15 PM
p.1 #11European Bee-eaters
Erictator wrote:
Really well done action Jose!
Now I know where all the bees are going...if only we could train them to just eat the invasive species like the killer bees and murder hornets, and the new flesh eating flies, heh.
Eric
Hi Eric, actually on this particular day I saw birds bring back hundred of insect and didn't see any domestic bees, they were mostly grasshopper, wasps and bumble bees, moths, butterflies, dragonflies and the occasional praying mantis. I have seen them capture asian hornets which have invaded the country, still a lot apiculturists have a dim view of these birds.
Really well done action Jose!
Now I know where all the bees are going...if only we could train them to just eat the invasive species like the killer bees and murder hornets, and the new flesh eating flies, heh.
Eric
Hi Eric, actually on this particular day I saw birds bring back hundred of insect and didn't see any domestic bees, they were mostly grasshopper, wasps and bumble bees, moths, butterflies, dragonflies and the occasional praying mantis. I have seen them capture asian hornets which have invaded the country, still a lot apiculturists have a dim view of these birds.
Jun 12, 2026 at 04:02 PM