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I am in the grips of the early summer slowdown.

A little more indoor time. Dog walks after supper. Long days, now on the wane.

There is a little more leisure to everything.

Marcus and I took a little extra time at the noon walk to get acquainted with our new neighbors. A pair of Roadrunners.

I am not sure where they actually live. Perhaps over the fence in the field on the other side.

In any case they are all over our quadrant of the compound. On the walls, watching us closely. They are fearless.

They do not go "beep beep". More of a rattle call. Brrrrpppp!

They seem most interested in Marcus, not me. He is simply curious.

Unlike our other airedales, he does not go nuts in the presence of these birds or much else for that matter. Very serene.

But he does know they are there and is interested. Since they are almost a daily distraction, they are even less interesting than the fresher scents on the ground whether from some kitty out of its territory or, perhaps, some night life forms that did not register at the gate. Rabbits and the like.

There is one day-rabbit though which/who plans his appearances for maximum impact on the airedale. Waiting long enough but not too long before exploding from the bushes. Usually scaring the human at the same time.

Nature.

Labels: wildlife