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SHOVELLING SESSION OF BLUE-THROATED BEE-EATER

on 28th May 2017
Blue-throated Bee-eater
Blue-throated Bee-eater

“We typically watch Blue-throated Bee-eaters (Merops viridis) either in flight or perched upon branches, but the chance to observe one at ground level is rather rare (above).

Blue-throated Bee-eater
Blue-throated Bee-eater

“At a secluded site in Singapore, the unusual sight of flying sand first caught my eye in early May 2017. I was pleasantly surprised to witness the energetic excavation activity of this bee-eater (above, below).

Blue-throated Bee-eater
Blue-throated Bee-eater

“All this diligent digging must be in preparation for forthcoming breeding intentions.

“Video clips of the shovelling session (actual speed & slow motion) may be previewed as follows:”

Dr. Leong Tzi Ming
Singapore
16th May 2017

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YC Wee

Dr Wee played a significant role as a green advocate in Singapore through his extensive involvement in various organizations and committees: as Secretary and Chairman for the Malayan Nature Society (Singapore Branch), and with the Nature Society (Singapore) as founding President (1978-1995). He has also served in the Nature Reserve Board (1987-1989), Nature Reserves Committee (1990-1996), National Council on the Environment/Singapore Environment Council (1992-1996), Work-Group on Nature Conservation (1992) and Inter-Varsity Council on the Environment (1995-1997). He is Patron of the Singapore Gardening Society and was appointed Honorary Museum Associate of the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum (LKCNHM) in 2012. In 2005, Dr Wee started the Bird Ecology Study Group. With more than 6,000 entries, the website has become a valuable resource consulted by students, birdwatchers and researchers locally and internationally. The views and opinions expressed in this article are his own, and do not represent those of LKCNHM, the National University of Singapore or its affiliated institutions.

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