
Courtship feeding
Blue cheeked bee-eaters contend with a strong head-wind as they journey to their breeding grounds in Northern Turkmenistan. The males catch insects on the wing and then offer them to their mates in a courtship bid. Feeding at this time helps the female build up the vital reserves she will need for egg laying.
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