Red-throated Bee-eaters.

Red-throated Bee-eaters are one of the most beautiful Bee eaters in The Gambia. A trip ‘up country’ or ‘up river’ is usually needed to see them. We came across this small colony of nesting birds and Mas our guide placed a few sticks in some appropriate positions. We waited behind a small banking and sure enough they came and perched right in front of my lens, what an absolute treat! It really is a privilege to see them up close like this. I had difficulty getting single birds on their own because they like to perch on a stick in numbers.