Road Runner with LIZARD-Santa Clara Ranch 2017 Part 14
Jul 3, 2017 10:30:42 #
We were sitting in the blind when Hector spotted a road runner up high in one of the trees and said it had a lizard in its mouth. Well, that got everyone excited!
Hector stared trying to call him down to the ground. He wouldn’t come down. I decided to get a shot in case he leaves and does not come back (Image #1). After a bit, he flew off.
Later, Hector heard him behind the blind and started calling. He came in and landed on the stump (Image #2). Then, climbed up high in the tree.
Road runners make a “cooing” sound. I didn’t know they did that. The coo sounded like a dove cooing. When he coos he will lower his head to coo (Image #3). Still would not come down to the ground. Well, he flew off again.
About a little over an hour from the first spotting, Hector called a few times. The road runner flew in and landed next to the pond. All cameras started firing!
He paraded around with the lizard and walked off. But not, before we got our shots!! We didn’t see him again.
Hector, said the male will capture food and then look for a female to present the food to. A mating ritual. I have seen images in the past of road runners with food in their mouths. Wondered why they didn’t just eat the food…. Now, I know why.
Hector stared trying to call him down to the ground. He wouldn’t come down. I decided to get a shot in case he leaves and does not come back (Image #1). After a bit, he flew off.
Later, Hector heard him behind the blind and started calling. He came in and landed on the stump (Image #2). Then, climbed up high in the tree.
Road runners make a “cooing” sound. I didn’t know they did that. The coo sounded like a dove cooing. When he coos he will lower his head to coo (Image #3). Still would not come down to the ground. Well, he flew off again.
About a little over an hour from the first spotting, Hector called a few times. The road runner flew in and landed next to the pond. All cameras started firing!
He paraded around with the lizard and walked off. But not, before we got our shots!! We didn’t see him again.
Hector, said the male will capture food and then look for a female to present the food to. A mating ritual. I have seen images in the past of road runners with food in their mouths. Wondered why they didn’t just eat the food…. Now, I know why.
Jul 3, 2017 10:35:24 #
Jul 3, 2017 10:36:08 #
Jay Pat wrote:
We were sitting in the blind when Hector spotted a... (show quote)
Nice series Pat and the last one is awesome.
Jul 3, 2017 10:51:44 #
Very nice set and especially enjoyed your comments on each shot. Thank you. /George
Jul 3, 2017 10:52:37 #
Jul 3, 2017 11:30:02 #
Man you had fun at that ranch...how long were you there? Been enjoyable following you along on the this photography adventure. Thanks for sharing! 
Jul 3, 2017 18:47:43 #
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Jul 4, 2017 09:34:02 #
Good stuff, Pat. Before we made that trip, I was concerned that you might not enjoy the experience. No need to have been concerned. You did great and we all had a wonderful time at the Santa Clara.
Jul 4, 2017 09:59:48 #
Jay, is that that pesky little lizard from those Geico commercials? I sure hope so! Great set.
Great set.Jul 4, 2017 10:13:49 #
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