A tale of two Bee-eaters

I have always been made to understand that the two Blue-tailed and Blue-throated Bee-eaters are usually not seen together, i.e. when one is around the other would have left.  Well, this myth just blew up into smithereens when I watched the two birds within metres of one another.

The young Blue-throated Bee-eater seemed to dominate the scene as it sallied about and rested about the place.  Perhaps the bliss of youthfulness!

The Blue-tailed Bee-eater was less active.