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~ After the large Aquila rapax flew away we continued on, soon stopping again when this Merops albicollis was spotted beside the track. We'd observed and photographed others of its species the preceding evening as they caught butterflies. What was noteworthy about this bee-eater was its extended stay on one perch, facilitating close range photography in bright morning sunlight. In each safari in Kenya, bee-eaters have been an especially prominent source of enjoyment, both due to their activity and due to their striking beauty.