Special Edition: A Photographic Tribute to the Graceful Bee Eater

The elegant and majestic bee eater has inspired poets and scribes throughout the ages. Steve Martin was once moved to write the verses that begin, "The Pointy Bird a pointy pointy ..." Perhaps you've had the pleasure of reading his great work.

I'm no wordsmith, as you well know, so I offer the following photographic tribute with no commentary. The grace and poise of this exalted avian speaks for itself.

Beautiful!

Exquisite!

Glorious!

Dignified!

Magnificent!

Poised!

Sublime!

Stately!

Enchanting!

Exalted!

Like an avian god!

Poetry in ...

Um...

Ahem...

Hmmm ...

Bedraggled?

What you looking at!