Allow me to introduce one of my two backyard police officers and snake patrol. At least twice a day this Roadrunner and its mate will wander through the yard inspecting every area in search of snakes, lizards and, fallen seed from the feeders.

A joy to watch, these fiercely territorial members of the Cuckoo family are aggressive in protection of their patch. Almost flightless they compensate with the ability to run at up to 15 miles per hour. I pity the animal that gets into a tangle with one.

For us, they are another blessing and reason to glory in the diversity of Gods creation.
Shoot Date: November 30, 2017
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Aperture priority ¹⁄₆₄₀ sec at f/6.3 2 EV
Lens: TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011 @ 600 mm
ISO: 1600