Home»All Albums & Groups»Kenya — January, 2015»Meru — Merops albicollis

~ Sunbirds, kingfishers and bee-eaters invariably receive my full attention whenever they're spotted during a game drive. In all three cases their energetic flight, brilliant plumage and general accessibility cause them to be ideal subjects for a camera lens. This Merops albicollis, White-throated Bee-eater, was perched near the track, then flew to another branch near a roller. It's bright eye and long tail are natural focal points for a camera lens.