A flash in flight
Details
Resolution
3840x2160
Realase Date
2026/06/13
Description
A streak of color glides past a blur of wildflowers as a European bee-eater cuts through the air. Turquoise, gold, and chestnut shimmer across its wings as it hunts in flight, snatching insects midair with swift turns. Bees and wasps are among its favored prey, and the bird often removes the stinger before feeding\u2014a behavior that reduces the risk of injury.