I imagine that a bee sting to the eye or surrounding bare areas would
be a bit bothersome. Bee-eaters remove the stings from bees by
whacking the bee onto something solid to draw out its sting, which are
quite easily detached from the abdomen of the bee.
Cheers,
Carl Clifford
On 07/04/2009, at 9:22 AM, Birding Services Brisbane wrote:
Hi Donald
See reply from a Brisbane Avian Vet regarding birds and bees. In my
experience I have never seen birds particularly worried by bees. I
often
see lorikeets and honeyeaters surrounded by bees when feeding on
nectar rich
blossoms. Bee stings never seem to worry Bee-eaters, Dollarbirds and
other
insectivores that will eat bees.
Cheers
Roy
www.birdingservices.com.au
From: Adrian Gallagher
Sent: Tuesday, 07 April, 2009 08:59
To: 'Birding Services Brisbane'
Subject: RE: Birds and Bees
Hi Roy,
Birds are covered very well by feathers so stings are very unlikely. I
would
presume that the bees were present for the same reason as the Turks,
for the
water. And I could imagine them being physically irritated by the bees
flying close to their faces. As to what the Turks think of the bees and
their possible danger..?
Also, I had a White Tern brought in here, probably blown here by the
recent
weather. How common are they in SEQ.
Cheers
Adrian
Adrian Gallagher BVSc (Hons) MACVSc (Avian Health)
Brisbane Bird Vet
248 Hamilton Road
Chermside, 4032.
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