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Hardy Little Hummingbirds!

April 18, 2013 by Nicole Marion

Nicole Marion

You wouldn't think a 15-degree snowy morning would be the most favorable setting for a typical Hummingbird. But our "Blackbeard" is not just your typical, ordinary hummingbird. In the photo above, you'll notice him "flashing" his brilliant purple and red throat at me, most likely irritated to see that big,…

The Hummers are here! The Hummers are here!

April 13, 2013 by Nicole Marion

Nicole Marion

Our very first Hummingbird friend arrived today! At first glance, I was sure it was "Blackbeard," one of our regulars. He's a very handsome Black-Chinned Hummingbird, and he's always the first one on the scene here at el Rancho. But then I took a closer look. Now I'm wondering if…

Even the Wild Horses Love Mr. Skeeto!

April 13, 2013 by Nicole Marion

Nicole Marion

It was just another field trip with the dogs in-tow. We set out to explore our new surroundings here in Huerfano County on a lovely, sunny, windy day. As we turned another lazy bend in the road, we realized we'd better slow down for all the cattle up ahead. It…

Floyd the Finch, and Friends

March 23, 2013April 2, 2013 by Nicole Marion

Nicole Marion

With temps in the teens, a howling wind, and buckets of snow coming down, I am forced into doing a little bird-watching from my kitchen window today. There's just something about a wild snow storm that inspires these wonderful little creatures to put on a free performance for us. [gallery…

Hummingbird Highway Ready for Action!

March 21, 2013April 2, 2013 by Nicole Marion

Nicole Marion

The very greatly anticipated time is drawing near! Soon, our beloved Hummingbird friends will begin to return - one by one - to our sanctuary in Southern Colorado. I long for their cheerful voices at dawn, their curious and friendly nature by day, and their fabulous sunset performances every night. We…

Fun with timed exposure!

February 26, 2013April 2, 2013 by Nicole Marion

Nicole Marion

The Spanish Peaks, kissed by the Snow Moon! I shot this last night, just after the Snow Moon began to rise. This is our glorious view of the Spanish Peaks, from right outside our bedroom window. I used a 30-second timed exposure to capture the moonlight on the Peaks. Looks like…

A Valentine’s Day to Remember

February 14, 2013April 2, 2013 by Nicole Marion

Nicole Marion

One year ago today, we received our Certificate of Occupancy from the building department...that "official" piece of paper that says we really do own our home, and that it's okay to FINALLY move in. And so on Valentine's Day, 2012, we began the very exciting process of occupying our new…

Mr. & Mrs. Evening Grosbeak

February 11, 2013April 2, 2013 by Nicole Marion

Nicole Marion

This beautiful male and female pair of Evening Grosbeaks appeared before my eyes this morning, while making coffee. I spotted Mr. Grosbeak right away, as his brilliant colors provided such a stark contrast to the fresh snow. If you look closely, you can see his lovely bride peering through the…

Snowy Blowy Day!

January 30, 2013April 2, 2013 by Nicole Marion

Nicole Marion

This is why we hardly ever see any snow on the Spanish Peaks...our friend, the WIND. Just as soon as the snow falls, the wind takes it away, off to Trinidad. Also why we never bother to "plow" our driveway!

Bub gets a Girlfriend

January 21, 2013August 3, 2013 by Nicole Marion

Nicole Marion

Meet sweet, lovely Lola. She's a 6-month-old Australian Shepherd-Border Collie mix. She came to visit us for just one night with her parents, some dear friends of ours. Bub fell head over heels in love with this beauty almost the instant he laid eyes on her. They ran, they played,…

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