He Can Run the Pants off a Kangaroo

Day 20 - Kennedy Development Rd, Western Qld

Old Man Emu leads one of his harem into the bush. Taken through the windscreen and not the best of photos I know but I just had to post it.

According to Prof Google, Emus can reach speeds of 50kph

[M. Brutus]

And what is the MPG of an Emu? I guess in this case a bird in the bush is worth two in the hand.

[Connie Little]

Reminds me of this joke - What is a digital cow called?
An e-Moo. Ha, ha.
They sure can move when they want to.

[Sharon]

I like the blur - it gives a sense of speed.

[sally agnew]

They go like the clappers :)

[Diana]

He sure looks like a marathon bird.

[PhylM-S]

I'm glad you did post it! It absolutely made me smile! It's got such a fun and joyous feel! Totally adventuresome! To see these guys in the wild... wow! What a delight! These an Ostrich - I wouldn't want to have to outrun. Super fun shot!

[Peter]

Fascinating capture Terry another Australian Icon in the wild:)

[Rachel]

I would have thought a kangaroo was faster. You learn something new every day...

[Tony]

Great shot of those legs at full stretch.

[BarrieH]

Great reactions to get this shot.

[Poppo Livy]

@888rachel It's a song Rachel. Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b9T0GKFa3M I would imagine a kangaroo was faster

[Rachel]

@terryliv Haha, great song!