The Road Runner
The Road Runner – What an appropriate name for this bird. I mostly saw it running down the side of a road when we were out west.
I am posting this because someone the other day was asking if I had a photo of a road runner. Which I do, so I thought I would share it here. During the breeding season you will see a bright blue and orange patch behind the eyes.
I photographed this one when we were in Texas.
The Road Runner
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Gorgeous.
Meep meep!
They are unique looking and look at what long strides it was taking!
Thanks Sandra. Great pictures.
I remember once working in the oil field when I had an interesting roadrunner experience out in the wilds of west Texas. I was on a well-deserved break sitting in my truck parked at a tank battery and pump jack trying to get a short nap (very long hours, hard work). It was a hot afternoon. I had my windows open. On a nearby electric pole a bird had a nest. Pretty sure it was a mockingbird if memory serves. They are very territorial and aggressive.
I had managed to get a few winks and then was suddenly awakened knowing something had jumped on my crossed knee. I quickly opened my eyes and there before me making his acquaintance was an agitated roadrunner who had temporarily found some relief. He had flown in my open driver side window and took up his perch completely unconcerned about me or what I was. I am guessing this has never happened to anyone else in the history of the world. He just stood there before me in profile less than two feet away looking out my passenger window. First time I ever got such a close up view. The little guy had apparently jumped into my cab escaping the mockingbird who saw him as a threat. I managed to softly direct him out the passenger window (he was reluctant to go) but not before taking a short video on my phone to document the event.
As soon as he flew out and landed on the ground on the other side of my truck the other bird came right after him again and chased him off with repeated dive bombings. I think I may have closed my windows most of the way after that…
What a wonderful experience, and quite the surprise I can imagine. That is where I saw this guy, at a town called Marathon north of Big Bend National Park, they had a pair living at the campground there.
I always enjoy your photography.
Thank you very much Marland. I appreciate that.
Gorgeous images. You are capable.
Thank you very much 😊
No Wile E. Coyote around ? 🤣
Great photos Sandra ! Thank you ! 🙏😊
You are very welcome Francine, thank you 😊
In the picture of the Road Runner running, I couldn’t help but think he uttered a “Meep, Meep” before he took off.
I can hear that as well 😊
Beautiful bird!
Gwen.
Thank you Gwen.
Did you hear “meep meep” and then see a tiny cloud of dust?
I am pretty sure I did. Lol, 😊
They are such a treat to finally see in person! Great photos Sandra J
Thank you very much Eddie 😊
You’re welcome Sandra
Roadrunners are cool. We even see one in our neighborhood (in Texas) from time to time.
Such a cool bird. 😊
Beautiful. I love roadrunners.
Thank you Tim. 😊
Gorgeous bird.
Thank you Sandy 😊
Well done. I was never lucky enough to get a photo.
They are pretty fast.
A bird that always make me smile 😉
Nice pictures Sandra.
Thank you Rudi, 😊
ha! used to enjoy the Looney Tunes character when i was little. so apparently it is a real bird as well. who knew. 😆😂🤣
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Yes, they are real and they do run very fast. 😊
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Qué bonito ! 😍
Thank you 😊
I always wondered what they looked like. Lovely.
They are pretty with that blue and red.
I love roadrunners, they are such funny and impressive birds…. so lucky to have an encounter when I was in Tucson last october, for an European it is really a special treat ! 😀
Yes, I love how they use their tails as rutters because they run so fast.
Oh yes!!!!
J’adore cet 🐦
Thank you very much 😊
I love your Roadrunners Sandra, would love to see one day. They are such clever birds.
They are so smart and fast. 😊