Bee-eater birds are stunningly colorful, but their diet of bees and other insects puts them at odds with humans.

My friend Trip Lamb’s recent photographs from Africa reinforced for me the value of vicarious ecology, which I define as enjoying someone else’s outdoor experiences. Vicarious ecology offers ways to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A pair of Europe’s most colorful birds were spotted in central Germany yesterday after having returned to their breeding grounds ...

A European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) holds a bee tightly in its beak. Known for their agility and vibrant colors, these birds expertly catch insects mid-air. Before eating, they skillfully remove ...

While exploring open fields, I came across two European bee-eaters resting on a branch. Their bright colors stood out beautifully against the warm background. They lingered for a moment, scanning the ...