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A roadrunner in my elm tree 2018. I used a D3200 Nikon for this image.

By rebelann1949

@rebelann (111180)

El Paso, Texas

July 10, 2020 3:55pm CST

It's so rare to see any wildlife here unless you're up before dawn or out and about at dusk. A lot of creatures of the desert hide most of the day so when I saw this roadrunner in an elm tree in my yard, I was thrilled I had my camera on hand. I'll bet you remember the song Harlum Shuffle but have you heard it by the original duo and writers that performed it first?

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@DocAndersen (54413)

• United States

11 Jul 20

nice! thanks for the warning, I did put my cut down just in case this time!

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@rebelann (111180)

• El Paso, Texas

11 Jul 20

I'm glad you didn't spew anymore coffee, your wife probably won't think it's funny a second time.

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@rebelann (111180)

• El Paso, Texas

11 Jul 20

Ahhh, so she doesn't have to clean in your office, right @DocAndersen ?

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@DocAndersen (54413)

• United States

11 Jul 20

@rebelann its my office, she just laughs!

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@DianneN (246849)

• United States

11 Jul 20

Wow! I have never seen a roadrunner in person. A fine sight to see! We seem to have a lot of wildlife here. Thanks for the link. Never heard it before.

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@rebelann (111180)

• El Paso, Texas

11 Jul 20

I hadn't either, they rarely come into populated areas so I assume it was a juvenile

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@DianneN (246849)

• United States

11 Jul 20

All I know about them is that they live in in the desert of the south central southwestern US and in Mexico and can run really fast. They can also prey upon rattlesnakes due to their speed.@rebelann

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@rebelann (111180)

• El Paso, Texas

11 Jul 20

Yes, they are perfectly adapted for desert living and is the state bird of New Mexico @DianneN I'm not sure if there are any in CA though, I'd have to research that.

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@much2say (53959)

• Los Angeles, California

10 Jul 20

Oh, how cool! It seems rather big! Never seen one those here. The original has a lot of soul groove to it - I like it!!

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@rebelann (111180)

• El Paso, Texas

10 Jul 20

It's the first time I got to see one up close, it was sitting right above me in my elm tree. Yeah, I liked it too. The Stones did a pretty good job with it too but this one is nice.

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@much2say (53959)

• Los Angeles, California

12 Jul 20

@rebelann Did it eventually "run" off? Do they fly (I suppose it had to to get up into the tree)? I know the Stones version, but I really do like this original!!

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@rebelann (111180)

• El Paso, Texas

12 Jul 20

I let it be after I got my shots @much2say Speedy was busy watching Ally so I went indoors with her. Speedy was gone when I went back out to check.

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@gr8nana6 (6614)

• Conyers, Georgia

11 Jul 20

I never saw a roadrunner except on the cartoon, it is beautiful. I liked the song too, though I actually never heard it before.

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@rebelann (111180)

• El Paso, Texas

11 Jul 20

Before this youngster came to my yard I'd only seen them in the distance. I'll have to include the one the Rolling Stones did, it's pretty good too.

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@gr8nana6 (6614)

• Conyers, Georgia

11 Jul 20

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@JudyEv (325793)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Jul 20

Thanks for the link. I'm afraid I don't even know the song yet alone this version.

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@rebelann (111180)

• El Paso, Texas

12 Jul 20

And here I though it was one of the Rolling Stones hits.

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@rebelann (111180)

• El Paso, Texas

12 Jul 20

That's understandable, you were raising a family @JudyEv

@JudyEv (325793)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Jul 20

@rebelann It could well have been. We missed out on a lot of music for some years when we were first married.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Jul 20

Love the photo, wow! Never seen a roadrunner. Cool link, thanks! Never heard the original.

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@rebelann (111180)

• El Paso, Texas

10 Jul 20

It the first time I ever saw one up close. The original is kinda kool I thought.

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@rebelann (111180)

• El Paso, Texas

11 Jul 20

They rarely come into areas where there are people @CarolDM plus their main food source is lizards which they chase through the desert, I've seen them running in the distance but never up close before.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Jul 20

@rebelann Would love to see a roadrunner.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61047)

• United States

25 Jul 20

In New England we see wildlife at all times of day

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@rebelann (111180)

• El Paso, Texas

25 Jul 20

The only wildlife I get to see during a hot summer day are birds and even they aren't as active when it's hot.

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@RasmaSandra (73444)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

11 Jul 20

That is a fantastic shot and wow a roadrunner I have never seen one in real life. This is the first time I have heard the Harlem Shuffle.

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@rebelann (111180)

• El Paso, Texas

11 Jul 20

They are only in deserts as their main food is lizards. I've only seen this one up close. You've never heard it by the Rolling Stones?

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@RasmaSandra (73444)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

12 Jul 20

@rebelann no I haven't but I will look it up

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@garymarsh6 (23393)

• United Kingdom

11 Jul 20

First time I have seen a road runner. It is quite large!

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@rebelann (111180)

• El Paso, Texas

11 Jul 20

Yes, it's somewhat bigger than a crow.

@andriaperry (116860)

• Anniston, Alabama

10 Jul 20

Not much stirring here either

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@rebelann (111180)

• El Paso, Texas

10 Jul 20

It's too hot for anything to do much. It's 108f with 10% humidity here, it's like an oven and way too dry, I want a little rain.

@thelme55 (76476)

• Germany

10 Jul 20

Wow! That is a beautiful bird. Thanks for sharing the link.

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@rebelann (111180)

• El Paso, Texas

10 Jul 20

Yes it is a pretty bird. You are welcome.

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@Janet357 (75656)

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10 Jul 20

Nice shot! That elm tree is so beautiful. I wish I had that in my yard.

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@rebelann (111180)

• El Paso, Texas

11 Jul 20

Thank you. It is at the front of my property.