This is such a fun postcard, Maia, I really enjoyed it! I've only had the privilege of seeing a roadrunner once, down in White Sands National Monument.
I had never seen that Rail Runner train when I was in Santa Fe. I wonder when that came about. After I left in 2000 probably.
Unfortunately, I can't seem to watch the videos. It's saying I must sign in to confirm I'm not a bot. But when I click on that it just takes me to Youtube but not to your video. 🤷♂️
Hey Don! Yes, I think the Rail Runner started up somewhere around 2001 - 2003? I'd have to look it up. I know when I arrived here in 2008 it was still fairly new.
I love roadrunners! We are fortunate that we have a pair that live in our backyard yard. This year they roosted in our mimosa tree and raised one youngster. We helped a bit with the raising by wrangling it out of the fenced garden when it landed there from the tree and we also saved it from a pair of hawks till one of the parents showed up.
Love this info. For whatever reason, this post came across at the right time. I just returned from Joshua Tree, CA, where I was working on a new album. Sitting outside on the patio, this guy came snooping around and got so close. Seemed fearless, almost like a friend. I had seen them before from a distance, briefly, so this felt pretty special.
Oops, can’t drop a photo in here. Oh well. Posted in my notes if you get curious! Cheers.
This is such a fun postcard, Maia, I really enjoyed it! I've only had the privilege of seeing a roadrunner once, down in White Sands National Monument.
I had never seen that Rail Runner train when I was in Santa Fe. I wonder when that came about. After I left in 2000 probably.
Unfortunately, I can't seem to watch the videos. It's saying I must sign in to confirm I'm not a bot. But when I click on that it just takes me to Youtube but not to your video. 🤷♂️
Hey Don! Yes, I think the Rail Runner started up somewhere around 2001 - 2003? I'd have to look it up. I know when I arrived here in 2008 it was still fairly new.
And odd that you can't view the video. Try this link on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KHu_6Fgxjn8?si=e-XPtHctYkF1gunV
That worked. So funny, thank you, Maia!
Just realized there are two videos there... here's the first one, the roadrunner and the snake. Warning: it's pretty intense! https://youtu.be/cbhf-RfaY8Q?si=O06GlnN1MXzhTXxj
Thanks, I appreciate you taking the effort because I’m really looking forward to watching this one too. 🙏💚
I love roadrunners. And I love that the train says meep meep!
I know, right?! LC -- could you watch the videos embedded in the post? Another reader couldn't, so I'm trying to troubleshoot.
Yes, I had no trouble viewing them.
I love roadrunners! We are fortunate that we have a pair that live in our backyard yard. This year they roosted in our mimosa tree and raised one youngster. We helped a bit with the raising by wrangling it out of the fenced garden when it landed there from the tree and we also saved it from a pair of hawks till one of the parents showed up.
Meep! Meep!
Love this info. For whatever reason, this post came across at the right time. I just returned from Joshua Tree, CA, where I was working on a new album. Sitting outside on the patio, this guy came snooping around and got so close. Seemed fearless, almost like a friend. I had seen them before from a distance, briefly, so this felt pretty special.
Oops, can’t drop a photo in here. Oh well. Posted in my notes if you get curious! Cheers.
Wily E. Coyote!
Haha yep!! The whole gang was there. Pretty great.