Following the exciting sighting last weekend of a pair of Bee Eaters flying over East Chevington, one of possibly this pair was discovered this morning hawking for insects at Druridge Pools. Present from early morning to at least 1pm, this stunning visitor from Southern Europe provided an excellent show for the gathering crowd, catching insects mid-air and perching on nearby bush-tops. Calling occasionally, this represents a County “life tick” for almost all the watchers present and is the first Bee Eater to linger long enough for people to add it to their lists! A stunning creature indeed! ( a Short Eared Owl drifted over quite high as I watched the Bee Eater).
A.S.Jack