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Merops ornatus

1 Rainbow Bee-eater at Fadden, ACT

Merops ornatus at Fadden, ACT - 15 Mar 2019
Merops ornatus at Fadden, ACT - 15 Mar 2019
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Merops ornatus 15 Mar 2019 natureguy
Merops ornatus 15 Mar 2019 KumikoCallaway

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A group of 12 Bee-eaters flew from west, calling in flight. Perched on the top of trees for a short time before flew off towards Wanniassa Hills.

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natureguy wrote:
   16 Mar 2019
We have heard and seen a flock of bee-eaters at our place for the past few days.
   16 Mar 2019
It is so lucky to be able to see them around your home :)

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  • 15 Mar 2019 04:03 PM Recorded on
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