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a fence ornament
if only it would stay put
fast, long and slender
eagle eye spots a morsel
off and running she goes
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I took these photos while at Copper Breaks State Park. We were driving out of the park and i noticed her sitting on this fence post. I got out of the car and was able to capture these shots before, as you can see, she darted off!
SkyeRiver Photography ©Sheila de Laneuville
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Amazing shots. What is she?
Thank you Ruth!
It is a Greater Roadrunner.
A large ground-dwelling cuckoo streaked with brown and white. Speeds across the desert on long, strong legs. (from my birding book)
Great ‘eye’ Sheila! We sure don’t see them in CO!
Hey Gale! Glad you stopped by, wonderful to hear from you. Miss you!! Thank you!
TTMB!!
How are things at home?
I thought it was a roadrunner, great shots!!!!
Thanks Barb! It is a challenge to get a shot of these guys. They just don’t stay still for long! I am glad she was sitting there.
Me too…I have not been so lucky as to see one and get a picture fast enough! It was your lucky day Sheila! Most impressive…..
I will never forget the first time I saw a roadrunner. We would travel, by car, on vacation from CO to LA to visit family. One time, years ago we were traveling down the interstate and I spotted one along the side of the road. We turned around and did manage to see it again, but not really close.
I hope you get to see one. Visit Catalina State Park in Oro Valley and you will see them! Great hiking there!! 🙂
Hanapaa! Nice get, 362? Beep Beep
I wish, had this one!