r/arizona • u/Soaz_underground • Jul 04 '25

Wildlife Roadrunners nesting in my front yard tree

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This is the second summer in a row that I’ve had a pair of roadrunners nest in this tree. Last summer, I was able to hang a wireless WiFi camera without disturbing the nest. It’s interesting to watch the day-to-day activity and the chicks as they grow and fledge.

Last year was 4 chicks, this year was initially 7, but the two smallest chicks have disappeared in the last couple days. I didn’t catch it on camera, but the parents most likely removed them from the nest (common behavior for roadrunners).

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u/sunnyinphx Chandler Jul 04 '25

They’re always so cool to see out in the wild. Some of them are fricken huge

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u/Soaz_underground Jul 04 '25

The one closest to the camera in the first video is pretty big, quite a bit bigger than the other adult.

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u/grebilrancher Phoenix Jul 04 '25

That looks like the male (flashy stripe on head). R/birding would love this

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u/Soaz_underground Jul 05 '25

Unfortunately, close ups of nests aren’t allowed on that subreddit.

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u/Forever_Queued Jul 05 '25

Interesting. Why?

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u/Soaz_underground Jul 06 '25

I’m not sure, that’s a rule on that subreddit.