Friday, December 4, 2020

Stopping to Say Hello


 I went for a walk at the Desert Botanical Garden late yesterday afternoon.  I don't usually walk at the garden that late in the day but I've had a busy work week and I just felt like a walk would do me good.  At one spot in the garden, I was looking at some of the holiday decorations that have gone up when I heard something behind me.  I turned around and was greeted by this Roadrunner.


He really was just about two feet away from me and seemed to be curious about what I was doing there.  I think I took around 25 photos of him.  He hung around watching me the whole time I was there.  I enjoyed my walk so much that I decided I'm going back today. It will be a morning visit this time.  


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16 comments:

  1. Billy Blue EyesDecember 4, 2020 at 2:44 AM

    Yay Roadie, shame he is not colourful like the cartoon

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  2. ThérèseDecember 4, 2020 at 3:31 AM

    How lucky you have been. They are probably getting used to see you walking by.

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  3. PerthDailyPhotoDecember 4, 2020 at 3:56 AM

    Isn't he cool with his perky topknot and friendly demeanor 😊 Enjoy your Botanical walks Sharon ✨

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  4. Steve ReedDecember 4, 2020 at 4:09 AM

    Great shots! They are such interesting-looking birds. I don't think I've ever seen one in real life.

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  5. biebkriebelsDecember 4, 2020 at 4:25 AM

    Oh these are very sweeet shots, especially the last one!

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  6. AndyDecember 4, 2020 at 4:48 AM

    Nice closeup. I am glad you are making new friends.

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  7. TravelDecember 4, 2020 at 5:47 AM

    Beep Beep! Sometimes birds just seem to want to pose for the camera, other times they are so shy.

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  8. RedPatDecember 4, 2020 at 7:19 AM

    That is amazing, Sharon!

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  9. SamiDecember 4, 2020 at 9:00 AM

    What a sweet bird :)

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  10. BillDecember 4, 2020 at 10:02 AM

    Amazing, great shots of your new friend. How kind he was to let you photograph him, now he's a star. :)

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  11. RevrunnerDecember 4, 2020 at 10:36 AM

    One of my absolute favorite birds!

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  12. William KendallDecember 4, 2020 at 11:39 AM

    Quite cute!

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  13. CatalystDecember 4, 2020 at 2:54 PM

    They are bold rascals indeed.

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  14. GemelDecember 4, 2020 at 3:14 PM

    WOW. What an incredibly beautiful bird. What a beautiful moment.

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  15. CatarinaDecember 5, 2020 at 10:05 AM

    I have never seen one of these up close.

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  16. KarlDecember 7, 2020 at 4:59 AM

    What a sweet little guy !

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