During the rainy season, which coincides with the breeding season, California Thrashers eat mostly insects and other arthropods. They forage by sweeping the bill through the leaf litter and looking for prey, which they seize with a quick pounce. They watch the ground for movement and often excavate by probing and gaping (inserting the bill into the ground, then opening it).

Killdeers are a familiar shorebird found across much of north america. They’re especially recognizable from their two dark chest bands and long legs.my favorite thing about them is their loud, distinctive “kill-deer” call! they’re such a fun bird to spot because they can be hiding in places you’d never expect