The Bee-Eaters are one of the most colorful birds here in Austria along with the Kingfisher and the blue roller. I met them already on different spots here and I am always very happy when I am able to watch them and take some pictures of these colorful birds here. As I already know some spots where they nest and where I can get close to them without disturbing them too much. Stefan and I visited this spot for several times this last weekend and I am happy that I was able to get some really nice pictures of these beautiful birds again. They have such a colorful plumage and act really nice when sitting on branches after they hunt bees and other Insects.
If you are patient enough and lie down on the ground or sit still you reall can get some amazing pictures that are really close. I wated for several hours infront of their breeding hill and took some really nice pictures that I want to show you here.
Bee Eaters on a branch. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 09:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Since they are so colorful they are really popular among wildlifephotographers like me. There are some well known spots and some not so well known spots here in Austria and these pictures were made on one of the not so pupular spots and I will not tell the location since I want them to be able to breed as undisturbed as possible.
They have a very nice call when you get closer to them and seeing them flying in the wind hunting for insects is very pleasing to the eye. And if you have luck there is also a bit of a wind and whenever they fly against the forces of the wind they are slower than usual and taking some inflight pictures of them is easier.
Bee-Eaters at their breeding spot. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 09:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
A lot of Bee-Eaters resting on the wall. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 09:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
A great catch! Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 09:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Bee Eater in flight with a bee. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 09:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Sitting on a stomp of a wineyard. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 09:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Such great colors. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 09:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Still the trees is probably one of the best lookout points. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 09:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Bee eaters resting on a tree branch. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 09:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Bee Eater. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 09:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Bee Eater. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 09:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Bee Eater. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 09:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Bee Eater. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 09:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Bee Eater. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 09:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Bee Eater. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 09:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Bee Eater. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 09:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Bee Eater. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 09:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Bee Eater with insect inflight. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 09:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Bee Eaters at the breeding wall. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 09:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Bee Eater at the breeding wall. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 09:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Wonderful ! 😍
Thank you.
Marvelous photos!
The bee eaters are so colourful. Indeed, there are not many birds in Europe as colourful as them.
Sometimes I can hear them without seeing, when they fly above. 🙂
Yes their colors are amazing. I am happy that I have The oportunity to visit them.
I love them all but the one you got flying with the bee in it's mouth... total wall hanger.Very Nice @florian-glechner, those are awesome shots.