Thrasher

A distant cousin of the nightingale, they nest in cholla cactus. For the past few years they've shared it with roadrunners. Michelle puts out meal worms for them and there's a bowl of water. 

If she forgets, one or the other will come up to the large living-room window and peer in. There will be skirmishes and clamorings...to draw attention to the oversight.

The thrashers often sing in the mornings and evenings. Their song is more varied than a mockingbird. The mealworms are $100.00 a bag. We've never begrudged them.