The Roadrunner

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Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) belongs to the Cuckoo Family.
This one ran across the road, while we were on our way to Pine Creek trailhead in
Red Rocks, Nevada. June 2007.

Roadrunners are famous for being quick enough to catch and eat rattlesnakes, so be nice to them.
They can reach speeds up to 17 miles per hour.
Their lifespan is about 8 years.

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Kellfe	What a cute bird!!!
Voted 10/10	I loved it!
	Posted Jun 10, 2007 2:56 pm


	Anya Jingle	Re: What a cute bird!!!
	Hasn't voted	Thank you Kelly. This type of bird visits my garden at home quite often and he's not too afraid of me, but that one in the desert was completely wild. Soon after I got this pic, he ran off.
		Posted Jun 11, 2007 1:11 am

steste

Is it the same.....

Voted 10/10

....Wile E. Coyote is trying to catch ?
Nice picture. As usual.
Beep-Beep.
S.

Posted Jun 21, 2007 12:35 pm


	Anya Jingle	Re: Is it the same.....
	Hasn't voted	He, he. Thank you :)
		Posted Jun 21, 2007 3:06 pm

klwagar

This is

Voted 10/10

a bird I've always wanted to see! Lucky you that he even visits!

Posted Jul 11, 2007 6:46 pm


	Anya Jingle	Re: This is
	Hasn't voted	Yes, it's fun to see them. They always have this sneaky look in their eyes.
		Posted Jul 11, 2007 10:54 pm

Arthur Digbee

super pose!

Voted 10/10

How long did you have to wait for this bird to give you this look?

Posted Aug 1, 2007 3:44 pm


	Anya Jingle	Re: super pose!
	Hasn't voted	I was running after him. I think this is his " would you please get lost" type of look ;)
		Posted Aug 1, 2007 4:39 pm

dai tora

superb photo

Voted 10/10

it's first time i see a roadrunner .
thank you very much for this superb photo .

Posted Oct 3, 2007 5:12 pm


	Anya Jingle	Re: superb photo
	Hasn't voted	Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the photo.
		Posted Oct 3, 2007 11:57 pm

stjepan

Beep beep

Voted 10/10

Like in that cartoon movie;)
Great photo, as usual.You are an amazing observer, Anya,I envy you.stjp.

Posted Nov 1, 2007 4:21 am


	Anya Jingle	Re: Beep beep
	Hasn't voted	Thanks Stjepan. Yes, I always look around for wildlife. They cannot hide from me ;) Cheers.
		Posted Nov 1, 2007 3:47 pm

lcarreau

Roadrunners

Voted 10/10

& coyotes, two of my favorite critters!!! I'm
smiling ... what about a Chuckwalla lizard, I suppose it could hide from you! I think the Mojave desert has more Chuckwalla lizards than the Sonoran ... I don't know, I haven't counted them lately! Thanks for your vote!!!

Posted Jan 1, 2008 5:38 pm


	Anya Jingle	Re: Roadrunners
	Hasn't voted	Imagine that there is a roadrunner living in our neighbourhood. He comes over to our backyard, jumps into one of my hanging pots (which is currently empty) and just relaxes there! It is so funny. He's not even afraid of my dog. The roadrunners you see in the wild are a lot more skittish. As for chuckwallas, I only saw it once in California desert. Have a good one!
		Posted Jan 1, 2008 7:40 pm