At last ... a Rainbow Bee-Eater

[Mad Aussie]

For a few years now I've wanted to get a photo of a few elusive birds and the Rainbow Bee-Eater ( a spring and early summertime visitor to our shores ) was high on the list.

This morning I got one. Not as close as I'd like but they are a flighty little bird.

[Wicked Dark]

Very exciting. Congratulations.

[Bambi]

what an awesome bird!! thanks for sharing. I like both shots very much

[Donna]

What a pretty and colourful little bird . It's always a thrill to catch an elusive one! Good job!

[aubintbay]

Very nice pics Mad Aussie. Number 1 in particular. I have to admit when I read the title I really didn't know quite what to expect!

[Iguanasan]

Excellent! Nicely done! I love the colours on this fellow.

[Kawarthabob]

Very cool! I know what it's like waiting for that time of year when you have a window in which to gain a possible shot.

[Mad Aussie]

Thank you all, I'm very please to get this one Be better if I'd gotten in closer though ... these are in cropped a bit.

Regent Bower bird is another I want this summer.

Sorry I haven't been around much, life is busy at present.

[Hillbillygirl]

A beautiful specimen for sure, and you have captured him very well MA. Congrat's also on the "lifer" to add to your list.
No need for apologies, we all have lives to lead besides our leisure time spent here. I, myself, have not been here as much as I would like, but priorities first.

[JAS_Photo]

What a wonderful little bird! Good work, M.A!