Jun 17, 20232 min read

Bee Eater in the UK

Updated: Nov 25, 2023

I am excited to report.............

Rare bee-eater birds have returned to the same nesting site in the UK for the first time ever.

The colourful birds, which are usually found in North Africa or the Mediterranean, have come back to UK shores as experts say it is now too hot in their normal habitats.

Mark Thomas from the RSPB said: "Bee-eaters are like no other bird you’re likely to see in the UK.

"Not only are they indescribably beautiful, but they put on a great show as they leap to catch flying insects mid-air.

“Bee-eaters have generally turned up in the UK on a very ad-hoc basis, so far never re-using the same nest site twice.

Extract taken from www.itv.com/news/anglia/2023-06-16/rare-rainbow-bee-eater-birds-make-unprecedented-return

Art for Wellness - The love of birds

My passion for learning about birds began at school from an enthusiastic teacher who was an ornithologist and used to take children on nature walks. (Debbie)

I have been observing, and learning about birds from being a young man and find this a relaxing hobby to bird watch being a member of the RSPB for many years. (Ivan)

Ivan & Debbie's joint interest and love of birds takes them all over the UK visiting various wildlife locations in their spare time or when on holiday.

For many years creating a bird list to capture which have been seen as a fun way to remember.

One of the memories was out delight in seeing a bee eater in Norfolk in 2022 a rare sight and joyous occasion where we were lucky enough to see them for ourselves.