Feathered Friends – Echo Imagery

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"]

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…

My first day with the Hummingbirds

April 20, 2014April 20, 2014 by Nicole Marion

Nicole Marion

While we spotted our first hummingbird visitor (a male Broadtail) as early as last Friday, April 11, I hadn't really taken the time to watch and interact with them until yesterday. It was growing dark, as a storm was rolling in - which is usually a very active time for…

Photo of the Month, September 2013

September 29, 2013December 31, 2013 by Nicole Marion

Nicole Marion

It's September 29, and the beloved Hummingbirds are still here with us.....but not for long. This could very well be the last shot I get for the season. I'm going to miss them so much, and I will long for next April when they return once again.

Our first Rufous Hummingbird has arrived!

July 2, 2013July 2, 2013 by Nicole Marion

Nicole Marion

We see this handsome guy here at el Rancho every year about this time. He just arrived over the weekend, and it took him no time at all to get busy bullying all the other hummers at the feeders. We fondly refer to him as "Biff." I'm so delighted that…

Beautiful Lazuli Bunting!

May 16, 2013 by Nicole Marion

Nicole Marion

A rare sighting indeed! In fact, this is the very first time I've ever seen a Lazuli Bunting ...and there he is! Just hanging out in my back yard with his friend, the "drunken" Black-Headed Grosbeak. Too bad I had to shoot through the window...sure makes for a fuzzy shot!…

The Western Tanagers are here!

May 9, 2013 by Nicole Marion

Nicole Marion

[gallery type="rectangular" link="post" ids="1016,1017,1019,1020"] What a treat it was to spot this guy outside my window this evening! Read more about the Western Tanager here.

The Cedar Waxwings are here!

May 6, 2013 by Nicole Marion

Nicole Marion

So I'm casually strolling through the living room earlier this evening, and I happened to look up at just the right moment in time to catch a brief glimpse of this handsome feathered fellow perched in one of our Pinon trees, just outside the window. He's a male Cedar Waxwing,…

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