Wordless Wednesday: The Roadrunner Came for Breakfast

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Wordless Wednesday: The Roadrunner Came for Breakfast

 

Roadrunner in our Carlsbad yard

 

I just happened to be looking out the back upstairs window yesterday morning and spied the Roadrunner in our backyard. He (or she) had come for breakfast and had snared one of the lizards we often see in our yard.  If you've not seen one, they are quite large - about 2 feet from beak to tip of tail - and run quite fast.

 

Roadrunner with lizard in Carlsbad

 

S/he wandered around the yard with the lizard dangling for about 10 minutes,then finally jumped onto the fence and left. Hope it enjoyed breakfast wherever it decided to dine!

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Sheila Anderson
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Good afternoon Jeff. I have never seen one and it was a kick to read and see one here.....

Mar 04, 2020 10:47 AM #1
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
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Jeff,

Breakfast at the Dowler must have a 5 star rating among the roadrunners...I heard the lizards are nice and juicy.  A

Mar 04, 2020 12:16 PM #2
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Sheila Anderson 

They are pretty interesting birds to watch, for a number of reasons. While they tend to be more common in the desert we see them in our area from time to time.

Jeff

Mar 04, 2020 01:45 PM #3
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Ha ha Ron and Alexandra Seigel 

You made me laugh with your comment. I felt badly for the lizard. And the Roadrunner returned a little while later but didn't have any luck in it's search for lunch that I saw.

Jeff

Mar 04, 2020 01:47 PM #4
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Jeff,

You did not know that Roadrunners have their own Yelp version?  Chez Dowler had five stars...LOL It has been a long day, started at 4 AM, and a laugh or two keeps me awake.  A

Mar 04, 2020 01:58 PM #5
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel 

You are hilarious, Alexandra!! Lizard tartare? And al fresco dining.

Jeff

Mar 04, 2020 02:13 PM #6
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Sheila Anderson
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Very very neat Jeff. For all my travels I have never seen one anywhere until your post today.

Mar 04, 2020 02:18 PM #7
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Li Read
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First time I've seen a photo of this bird.  

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Hi Jeff- wow!  I've never seen a Road Runner (except when he was with Wiley Coyote!)   I'm not fond of lizards but I do feel sorry for it becoming the RoadRunner's breakfast. 

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Thanks again Sheila Anderson  They are pretty cool birds and so different from all the others.

Jeff

Mar 04, 2020 08:19 PM #12
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I'm glad you enjoyed it Li Read 

Well I have to agree Kathy Streib  But the lizards catch alot of bugs and spiders, and that works for me. But I don't to see them being served as a meal!

Jeff

Mar 04, 2020 08:21 PM #13
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Endre Barath, Jr.
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Jeff what an awesome photo catch:))) loved  it,people do not realize how much wildlife we have in our back yard:))Endre

Mar 04, 2020 10:26 PM #14
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Morning Jeff.

I remember seeing a few of them when I lived in Texas, fascinating animal

Mar 05, 2020 02:20 AM #15
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How fun, Jeff... I'd love to see one of these road runners... only have seen the cartoon ones so far.

Mar 05, 2020 07:16 AM #16
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Brian England
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Wow, you captured some great photos of that roadrunner and I am glad that you were able to enjoy breakfast together!

Mar 05, 2020 07:48 AM #17
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Hi Jeff Dowler, CRS - I have spent a couple of decades trying to get a good photo of the Roadrunner; but to date, I have not been successful. I am so happy you were able to capture this Roadrunner in your yard and catching the lizzard, carrying in its mouth was so good!!! 

From your window or patio glass door, you had the perfect view and captured the interesting life of a Roadrunner in action! Thank you, for sharing!!!

Mar 05, 2020 08:52 AM #18
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Jeff I have never seen a roadrunner in person.  It is an odd looking bird.

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Hi Jeff,  Thanks for sharing this great photo.  Nice to see the birds are enjoying your yard.  

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Jeff, how cute, and have never seen a roadrunner in person.  That would be special.

Mar 06, 2020 10:50 AM #21
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