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The roadrunner is most likely seen running in spurts across the open desert or darting across a roadway as you drive along. You are most likely to see roadrunners close to human habitation, where things are green, and where the roadrunner is mostly likely to find something to eat.
Although the Roadrunner can fly short distances, it prefers staying on the ground, and can hit speeds of up to 15 miles per hour. The Roadrunner is a fearless predator, and feeds on insects, small birds, lizards, mammals, and small snakes, including rattlesnakes.
25 Points in your Explorer’s Guide if you see this bird!
The Great Horned Owl is a big bird, sometimes measuring more than two feet from top to bottom. Like all owls, this one has exceptional hearing, and can locate its prey by sound alone.
This owl feeds on mammals, birds, snakes, and insects, and can take prey up to the size of a small skunk.
In the local area, Great Horned Owls are sometimes seen in the vicinity of Borrego High School, where they have nests in the palms during the breeding season.
30 Points in your Explorer’s Guide if you see this bird!
