In the cartoons on Saturday morning, it's the Coyote who chases the Roadrunner, but ends up hungry. "Meep! Meep!" In the desert southwest that's my back yard, I often see both the coyote and the roadrunner within yards of each other, both intent on a meal, but neither hunting the other.
The roadrunner, in its hunt for prey, will often "put up" a rabbit in which it has no interest. The coyote has learned this, and uses that knowledge to his benefit.
Aren't you glad you don't subsist on snakes, lizards, scorpions and spiders? No matter what "lizard" you're hunting for this weekend, I wish you success!
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Great picture Mike. In my neighborhood coyotes and roadrunner seem to coexist ok. Roadrunners are fun to watch and they help control the snake population.
Mike, awesome pic!
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I love the photo Mike! We have coyote here but not the roadrunner. As Rudyard Kipling would say: Good Hunting! John
That's a beautiful southwestern sculpture. I used to see a few roadrunners in Henderson, but now it's just one tract home after another.
wow!
looks like a work of art to me, but I am not a critic! :)
your friend in Charlottesville Virginia!
Charles,
It certainly is a work of art, isn't it! Thanks for stopping by.
John,
They're likely still there. Thanks for commenting.
Alexander,
I love Rudyard Kipling. Thanks for the quote!
Bob,
I did notice it first thing, and it's gone. Thanks!
Bill,
Thanks for being the first to comment. I'll see you on your blog.
Mike in Tucson
Mike - What a great piece of art!
Hi Mike
Very interesting are work.
Good luck and success.
Lou Ludwig
Hi Mike - love the photo and story. I too see lots of these critters as we live right by North Mountain Preserve. Alwasy makes for lovely walks in the desert (well ok not so much this time of year!
Are you coming up for the Sept 2nd event? Would be great to meet you in person!
That is a cool structure or sculpture or photo? I hope you have a great weekend as well. Mine has been awesome so far!
Laura,
It's a sculpture sitting on top of a brick pedestal which holds the mailbox. Thanks for stopping by.
Anna,
I will be there, and I look forward to meeting you!
Hey, Lou!
I always appreciate seeing you on my blog. Thanks for commenting.
Michelle,
It certainly is, isn't it?!
Mike in Tucson
That's a great piece of art work. Where did you find it? I do think the coyote should have been allowed to win once in a while.
Michael,
It's a mailbox post in La Reserve off Oracle, north of Pusch Ridge Academy. I loved Wile E. Coyote!
Mike in Tucson
Mike, great photo of a very good sculpture! Very imaginative!
This is a great picture, Mike! Love that statue! I've heard that lizards and bugs can be quite a delicacy in some countries. But, rest assured, I'm not traveling to those places! :)
Mike, this was an unexpected treat! Love the sculpture and your words! Have a great Sunday!
Silvia,
You, too!
Carol,
We used to boil & eat lizards as a kid in South America. It's a white meat.
Tony & Darcy,
Thanks for stopping by to comment.
Mike in Tucson
I see roadrunners every once in a while. They are fascinating birds.
Unfortunately, the only time I've ever seen a coyote is when a rancher kills it and hangs it on the fence. :(
Cheers,
Robin