He came back! Geococcyx californianus, the Greater Roadrunner, paid me another visit today. The first three shots were taken through my screen/storm door, and the rest through the dining room window.
Oops . . . wait a minute . . .
Can you tell the photographer was a little overexcited?
Hm. Through the screen. Still not so good.
OK, let’s try standing on a chair. Please don’t move, Bird.
That’s better!
Now you see him . . .
Now you don’t!
Yep — he’s that fast.
Isn’t he handsome?
The white and orange behind his eye identifies him as an adult male.
The classic pose
One more look . . .
And off he goes.
Thanks, Bird. You made my day!
Sea Blue Lens 
June 14, 2012 at 10:33 pm
Yay! You got pictures of the roadrunner (Hot-rodicus supersonicus)and you didn’t require a rocket, an anvil or jet powered roller skates. He’s really cool! I hope you see more of him.
June 15, 2012 at 9:08 am
I was looking for the cloud of dust he leaves behind as he runs off….
How fun to see these wonders of your little new world!
June 15, 2012 at 9:58 am
Cool beans Leon. That acme camera IS working. You need to teach the cayote a thing or two.
June 15, 2012 at 12:53 pm
Great job catching that Roadrunner – your new neighbor! (This is why I don’t take photos of things that move 🙂
June 15, 2012 at 5:16 pm
Great captures of your friend, the roadrunner! What a fun subject. Have a relaxing weekend!
June 16, 2012 at 8:24 am
Cool shots of your road runner friend. He is quite handsome.
June 16, 2012 at 11:11 am
How fun!! He came back and you got some great shots!! I hope he returns often to brighten you day! I guess it’s the connection to the cartoon, but these guys just make me laugh! “Beep, beep!”
June 16, 2012 at 3:44 pm
I don’t know about that fast crowd you’re hanging with since the move back to California!! Great photos!
June 17, 2012 at 5:49 am
Great photos. If he knows you are an admirer, he may be back again and again.
June 18, 2012 at 10:46 am
Great photos and comments…beep beep!!!
July 1, 2012 at 10:57 am
Oh how cool! Now that would make my day but we don’t have those here in Indiana. I love your sense of humor with ‘now you see him’ and now you don’t’ 🙂
July 11, 2012 at 1:22 am
I love all these shots of the Roadrunner… I remember the cartoon! I’ll bet you had fun capturing him with your camera!