Disheveled

Thank you, Lord, for the roadrunner soaking in the sunlight at the National Aviary.

I've watched many birds at the Aviary sunbathe, but this was the first time I've seen a roadrunner do it. Its disheveled appearance caught my eye, and then I noticed its wings held out to the side and upturned head. Exposing the feathers and skin to the sun's UV rays this way helps the bird to produce vitamin D, which aids the absorption of calcium and helps keep the bird healthy.

[Nova]

He is a very unique looking bird Janet and I'd be right there with him soaking up the sun too. Now that would be a very funny picture. LOL

[KWind]

Brilliant light, pose and focus.

[Lynne Hart]

An unusual looking bird, good capture of him sunbathing. Just a thought; can some of that sunshine come our way when he's had enough!!

[Denise Wood]

Terrific capture :)

[Carolyn]

Beautiful lighting on this roadrunner! Great capture!

[Naomi]

What a magestic bird! And interesting facts to go alongside it.

[Jane Pittenger]

Perfect title for this great capture

[Milanie]

Think this is the first time I've seen one stay still! Like the lighting and your focus.

[Daisy Miller]

great capture. Great details. This is the first time I have seen a roadrunner in a tree.

[Daisy Miller]

a fav

[Lin]

Wonderful fav!

[Maggiemae]

So this is a roadrunner? Looks like our cormorant or shag! He should have used shampoo with his bath!

[Danny Davies]

Excellent capture Janet. :)

[Shy Abel]

Looking forward to following your project :) gorgeous photo

[Faye Turner]

Great capture and clarity! fav

[Candace]

I love his/hers ruffled feathers!! Fav!

[tony gig]

WOW, amazing capture...Fav

[Denise (lyndemc)]

You know, I don't believe I've ever seen a road runner perching on a branch. They've always been on the ground when I've observed them. (Used to live in AZ and S. Cal) Such excellent lighting in this pic. Love the warm, rich tones.

[Kerry McCarthy]

Wonderful lighting Janet. I never knew that about the Vit. D in birds.