Hornets have the audacity to hang around apiaries (waiting on leaves), 
then swoop down and grab an unfortunate bee.
They then fly back to the perch of choice, nip of the abdomen and munch 
the rest.
Seen this on many occasions in France.

Killing birds feeding on bees most probably will result in illegal 
action - Birds species I know that do this (eat bees, as well as wasps 
etc.) are rare, protected and a joy to watch.

Peter

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