As of today, out of season, returns ~August. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Carmine bee-eaters (Merops nubicoides) form large, noisy colonies that excavate nest tunnels in vertical river and channel cliffs across the Okavango region.
Colonies concentrate where seasonal flood pulses expose soft, sandy banks; tens to thousands of pairs can nest at a single cliff during the austral summer breeding season.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Khwai River cliffs (Khwai Community Concession) |
| Okavango Delta channel cliffs near Shakawe |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
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