An adult California Thrasher leaves its offspring momentarily while it goes to look for more food to share. In the interim, an adult female California Quail passes nearby. The thrasher chick crouches and begs for food from the quail. Surprisingly, the adult quail responds to the begging and puts something into the thrasher’s mouth. This most improbable interaction between two different species is clearly captured in the photos that illustrate the drama of this true story.