Another Hunt

Out west of Tortugas

When Becca and I were nearly finished with our hike we came upon a Roadrunner hunting a morning snack of insects.  We stood for over five minutes watching the hunt.  The Roadrunner seemed unperturbed by our presence, which is surprising considering that Becca belongs to the same family as one of the Roadrunner's mortal enemies, the Coyote (Canis latrans).  But Becca was truly obedient, watching the cuckoo with interest, but not advancing toward it.

Heading down toward a major arroyo

Tortugas Mountain and the Organs (right)

Mr. Roadrunner on a hunt for insects

Eying a bug

Chasing an insect

In stride

Sleek when running

A thorny situation