#3 of the “Top 10 reasons to visit the desert southwest for birding:” the amazing Greater Roadrunner. These pre-dawn shots at El Rio Preserve in Marana, AZ.
Tips for seeing Greater Roadrunner in the Tucson, AZ area: (i) drive long enough anywhere around Tucson; (ii) drive around the agriculture/dirt road area west of Red Rock, AZ (i.e., ‘Santa Cruz flats’)/NW of Tucson; (iii) visit El Rio Preserve in Marana, just outside Tucson.
beep beep…. on the road again!
Who knew that RR”s have such lovely color!