Roadrunner “Robbie” visits el Rancho

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"]  
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Photo(s) of the Month, May 2014

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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East Peak Fire Refugees?

Nicole Marion
[gallery type="rectangular" ids="1151"] I spotted this amazing herd of Elk this afternoon, on my way home from town.  Talk about being in the right place, at the right time! I received a call from my Mom...so I pulled over to be sure I wouldn't lose my cell phone signal.  I…
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Poor Bear, burned by the wildfire!

Nicole Marion
[gallery type="rectangular" link="file" ids="1128,1130,1129,1127,1126"] Well...the excitement continues here in La Veta.  While I was away at work yesterday, my husband, Kenny, captured these amazing pictures of an injured bear who showed up just feet away from our bedroom window. Kenny happened to be walking through the bedroom when he spotted…
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