el Rancho – Echo Imagery

A delightful visit with new friends, Courtney and her beloved Tank

November 14, 2016 by Nicole Marion

Nicole Marion

Last night, we had the great pleasure of visiting with Courtney and Tank...who made instant friends with Mister Skeeto, Bub and Me Me. The bond between these two is electric. We had great fun pulling out the "holiday" backdrop and props for this one. Then, Tank helped out in the…

Roadrunner “Robbie” visits el Rancho

August 31, 2016September 5, 2016 by Nicole Marion

Nicole Marion

We had a very special visit from this awesome Roadrunner yesterday. He really enjoyed seeing his reflection in my sunroof. Also notice tiny little "Titty," the Juniper Titmouse....not happy with our new visitor so close to his "headquarters." Photos by my sweetie, Ken Burge [gallery type="rectangular" ids="2659,2656,2657,2655,2654,2658,2660,2661,2662,2663,2664,2665,2666"]

Susan and Tawny visit el Rancho

July 10, 2016September 5, 2016 by Nicole Marion

Nicole Marion

We enjoyed a lovely weekend with my dear friend, Susan, and her lovely White German Shepherd, "Tawny." Susan and Bob invited a very frightened Tawny into their home late last year, and have worked with her daily to inspire and awaken her self confidence and feeling of belonging. She has…

Spring Snowmagedon, Round 2

April 29, 2016 by Nicole Marion

Nicole Marion

Just two weeks ago, we watched a similar scene unfold here at el Rancho. It was quite exciting, actually, to see all the moisture come our way. After all, they say April showers bring May flowers. And while storms like these are common this time of year, we rarely get…

Photo of the Month: Springtime in Colorado

April 16, 2016 by Nicole Marion

Nicole Marion

We were elated to see our little Weeping Peach tree with its first-ever blooms yesterday. I knew we were about to get clobbered by a gigantic spring snow storm, so I snapped this photo as I stood and admired their beauty for a moment. I'm so glad I did, because here's what…

Photo of the Month returns!

January 2, 2016 by Nicole Marion

Nicole Marion

After an extended hiatus from my Photo of the Month posts, I thought I'd bring back the tradition with this shot of our new girl taking in the sights on our walk down the driveway this morning. Me Me came to live with us on Halloween 2015, and our days…

New Kid: One Week Update

November 8, 2015 by Nicole Marion

Nicole Marion

Time sure flies when you're having fun! It's already been one week since Me Me came home to live with us...and she has come so far. She and Bub have really hit it off, and Mr. Skeeto is loving her, too. Being a youngster at less than 2 years old,…

Bluto’s Back Again!

July 4, 2015July 4, 2015 by Nicole Marion

Nicole Marion

This is Bluto, one of our favorite regulars we see here at el Rancho year after year. He's a male Rufous Hummingbird, and it looks like his girlfriend has arrived as well (see frame #3). There's no wondering when he arrives, as he swoops right in and takes over the…

Sometimes even the Hummingbirds need our help

May 25, 2014May 25, 2014 by Nicole Marion

Nicole Marion

Due to the increasing late night visits from the bears lately, we have begun a new ritual of bringing in all of our bird feeders each night at sunset. As I walked out last night to grab the first Hummingbird feeder, I noticed this poor little female Black-Chinned Hummingbird sitting on…

Photo(s) of the Month, May 2014

May 18, 2014 by Nicole Marion

Nicole Marion

Well folks, there are many "heart throbs" in my life...mostly of the canine variety - HA! But this guy just moved up to the top of my favorites list (along with the fabulous Floyd, the Cassin's Finch). Meet Romeo, a very handsome and flirtatious Red Breasted Grosbeak. And he's not…

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