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Camera: Nikon D80
Lens: Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR
Location: Bosque del Apache, NM
Date: Feb 24, 2009
Galleries: Animals, Birds
Date Uploaded: Feb 24, 2009

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Comments: 10
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 I've never seen such a curious road runner, instead of running away from me he came toward me. He came within about 7 feet of me on his way by, which is pretty amazing. These are such cool birds!

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 08/17/2012 12:20:20 PM
I can't remember ever seeing one of these in the wild. They are a dry countryside kind of bird, so we do not have them here in Florida.
Nice photo. He has enough contrast to stand out, even against the brown BG so that you can see the feather details. Maybe she had a nest nearby and was trying to draw you away. You were fortunate to get this close and that the light was so good.
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 08/17/2012 11:26:37 AM
ya, really cool.
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 01/11/2012 09:42:58 PM
The coyote's after you! Roadrunner, if he catches you you're through! LOL!
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 08/17/2011 07:25:00 PM
Close enough to drop an anvil on! :)
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 02/28/2009 04:36:27 PM
Great shot of a bird I only know from the cartoons. Still, I recognized it straight away. He has great camouflage so together with his running skills he should be pretty safe - provided his curiosity doesn't get the better of him.
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 02/25/2009 03:08:15 PM
Nice shot!
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 02/25/2009 11:08:22 AM
Amazing how they can blend into the background.
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 02/25/2009 10:06:47 AM
WOW - what a terrific shot. Those guys are so fast. Great zoom!!!
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 02/25/2009 09:04:30 AM
Very nice shot! I wish we had some of those around here. :)
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 02/25/2009 09:03:59 AM
Great shot! Nice bird.
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