Remember those baby roadrunners I introduced you to around mid-May? The nest is empty now but the mother bird is till watching over her brood. I went to the garden Sunday morning at 6:00 AM and caught sight of the mother bird out hunting and the three young ones following along.
However, they didn't follow mom into the heavy brush to see how it's done. Instead they started climbing the rocks and playing around with each other while mom did all the work. It must be those "teen" years.
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Fantastic! I saw one at Furnace Creek last October, fascinating birds.
What great shots and such fun to watch this family grow up.
Fast growers, eh.
Really great shots Sharon.
Like humans in many respects! They sure grow up fast, too.
Terrific post. That first shot, especially, is so expressive. Love how you got all the detail sharp. I'd not want to get in the way of those talons!
Haha! Title made me smile Sharon :) Fab shots of these quirky looking birds.. Isn't it always the way, a mother's work is never done :)
She looks like she is posing for you in that first picture. I've never seen a roadrunner before. Thanks for sharing!
Sounds about right. They will wish they had paid more attention to their lessons when the parents stop feeding them.
Ha! I love that even road-runners are ornery teenagers.
They look good. They'd better watch out for coyotes taking deliveries from Acme though.
Fabulous pics of these guys, Sharon!
They are almost teenagers now! Fabulous shots!
Teenagers!
Funny commentary, Sharon. I imagine that nature has figured out a way for the young birds to learn what they need to survive.
Both shots are superb!
I am just hoping they are learning as fast as they are growing.
Hey Roadrunner this was mine
https://www.flickr.com/photos/spuduka/1224276175/in/set-72157601640309759
Oh, so typical!!
Fabulous! The top shot is a winner.
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