The Happy Couple

I’ve been enjoying watching the Rainbow Bee-eaters. This year it appears that only one breeding pair have returned to York. This is the lowest number I’ve seen in York in the last twenty years. Despite that the pair we have make for delightful watching.

 

Birin-birin by Paul Amyes on 500px.com
The female Rainbow Bee-eater playing with her food (a bee naturally) the male isn’t impressed.

 

Birin-birin by Paul Amyes on 500px.com
The male leaves her to get on with it.

 

Birin-birin by Paul Amyes on 500px.com
A couple of minutes later he returns with his own bee.

 

Birin-birin by Paul Amyes on 500px.com
His turn to enjoy a meal.

 

 

 


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