Merops continue their migration in Bursa, Turkey. Feeding on soft-winged insects flying through the air during the day, the birds spend time around the Karacabey floodplain, known for its rich #biodiversity.

Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images

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Photo by Sasha Jumanca / Bird Photographer of the Year

Graceful Flight Over Wild Bloom. Gold Winner, 11 and Under. “While exploring the Danube Delta in Romania this summer, I discovered a European bee-eater colony in a nesting cliff where the birds were tirelessly chasing prey for their chicks nestled in the burrows. The birds were flying over a field of wildflowers, whose colors beautifully mirrored the bee-eaters’ plumage. I was captivated by their agility as they swiftly changed speed and direction, tracking insects through the air. After many attempts, I finally captured this bird in flight, its wings fully spread, showing the beautiful colors of its feathers in great harmony with the flowers.” Mahmudia, Romania.

Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/photography/archive/2025/09/winners-bird-photographer-year-2025/684399/
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Red-throated Bee-eater (Merops bulocki)...They're social birds generally live in colonies and are nest excavators, they tunnel into sandy banks or cliffs to create their homes. #birds #nature #wildlife #beeeater #birdsofmastodon
Ein Bienenfresser sitzt auf einem Ast und reckt den Kopf nach oben, den Schnabel geöffnet, als wĂŒrde er rufen oder nach einer vorbeifliegenden Beute schnappen. Sein leuchtend buntes Gefieder mit TĂŒrkis, Gelb und Kastanienbraun hebt sich harmonisch vom weichen, grĂŒnen Hintergrund ab.

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A European bee-eater is perched on a branch, tilting its head upward with its beak open, as if calling or snapping at prey in flight. Its vivid plumage of turquoise, yellow, and chestnut contrasts beautifully with the soft green background.

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Ein Bienenfresser im Profil, vor einem klaren, intensiv blauen Hintergrund. Das leuchtend bunte Gefieder zeigt die typischen Farben der Art: kastanienbrauner Kopf, schwarzer Augenstreif, gelbe Kehle und tĂŒrkisgrĂŒner Körper. Das rote Auge und der lange, leicht geöffnete Schnabel sind scharf erkennbar und verleihen dem Bild eine elegante, ruhige Wirkung.

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A European bee-eater shown in profile against a clear, intensely blue background. The vivid plumage displays the species’ characteristic colors: a chestnut-brown head, black eye stripe, yellow throat, and a turquoise-green body. The red eye and long, slightly open beak are sharply defined, creating a calm yet striking impression.

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Die Bienenfresser begeistern mich wann immer ich sie sehe ❀ Dass ein Vogel in Europa so außergewöhnlich schön ist, hat mich im ersten Moment sehr erstaunt. zum GlĂŒck war es mir gelungen ein paar Bilder von diesen schönen Tieren zu erwischen.

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