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my roadrunner has trained me...

rhintransit - 2-22-2011 at 09:37 AM

I've been enjoying the bird photos and thought folks might enjoy seeing my friend. he's been coming to the casita for months for treats...will even knock on the door or windows if I'm not visible.
he enjoys cooked chicken skin, raw bacon, and raw hamburger.
he's (I dunno, just seems like a he to me...) fairly skittish but has me trained. when frightened, he turns his back, fluffs out his feathers to look much bigger and watched over his back...ready to run or fly if necessary. I've not heard a 'song' but he does make a clatter sound with his beak. usually two or three tap tap taps. he fans his crest to get my attention, too. it's been a real treat to watch this guy and I don't think there's any chance of his getting too used to humans for his safety.

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rhintransit - 2-22-2011 at 09:39 AM

two more shots to go, one at a time. I'll try to get some of the crest flaring and defensive posture soon.

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watizname - 2-22-2011 at 09:41 AM

My wife and I had a pair in Havasu that would come by each day around the same time to get their treats. They would come up to the patio screen doors and wait for us, get their treats and go on their way. Same treats btw.

bbbob - 2-22-2011 at 09:45 AM

I,m suprised there are so many around...All this time I thought I was sooo lucky just to see one. Kinda like the horny toads, had not seen any for 20 years, then a bunch by Buena Vista,Ca.

rhintransit - 2-22-2011 at 09:47 AM

he's 'talking' to me

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castaway$ - 2-22-2011 at 10:10 AM

I love roadrunners, great shots, they can be hard to get pics.

Marc - 2-22-2011 at 08:08 PM

I see them in Arizona. Just a flash across the road. Nice to see one up close other than in a cartoon.

wilderone - 2-23-2011 at 09:37 AM

I love roadrunners too - ever since Wile E Coyote cartoons. Didn't know they're meateaters. ".. will even knock on the door or windows if I'm not visible." The blue jays in Tahoe will do that too - they'd knock on the deck railing to get me up in the morning and feed them peanuts.

Eli - 2-23-2011 at 12:22 PM

When Xochitl & I stopped for a visit, I caught a glimpse of rhintransit's roadrunner buddy. He really does have Roberta well trained; as soon as he appeared on the stairs she was right behind him with his breakfast.

Tbone - 2-23-2011 at 01:54 PM

About 10 years ago we had a 1 legged Roadrunner that would cut through our back yard on a regular basis. The poor thing was missing it's left leg and would flap it's left wing to compensate.