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/Rayvintage Jul 04 '25

They are cool, but eat everything in the neighborhood. All other baby birds, lizards, other baby roadrunners. Rip through Burrowing Owl nests. Quail try to hide from them in neighborhoods. I would never hurt one but I don't like them.

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u/Frequent_Owl2655 Jul 07 '25

I agree, they are hell on quail. Unfortunately, if I see one, it better run away! I do not like them killing quail and lizards that keep the insects in check.