Wild turkeys have been roaming the Ranch the last several weeks. For the most part they stay on their summer range high in the mountains and we don’t see them until autumn. We have been having an unusually warm September this year and that makes me wonder why they came down early. According to Ted Andrews in his book Animal Speak, the turkey is a symbol of all the blessings that the Earth contains, along with the ability to use them to their greatest advantage. Turkeys are very adaptable. They find a strength in numbers and thus reflect the energy of sharing.
Margo Went on a Walk-about
Margo has been on a “walk-about” of her large range in the Colorado foothills the last couple of months. She never stays in one place for long. That may change next spring, though. She may have her first litter. If so, she will have to den-up with her cubs for a while and she was looking for the best place to do that. For now, she is still free to roam. She came back to visit Golden Eagle Ranch last night.
Margo's Email Address
Due to tremendous demand, Margo the Mountain Lion has her own BLOG at: http://margolion.blogspot.com
Her email address is:
Margo@TheHealingCenterRM.org Email Margo questions about living in the Rocky Mountains. Also send your best stories about your encounters with wild animals. I will post Margo's answers, and share her favorite photos and stories about wildlife sent in by her fans.
Margo’s Fan Club:
Ernie's Birthday Party
Margo has been invited to Ernie's Birthday Party. He is her best friend, but she is self-conscious about being made to feel foolish and she's worried that might happen at the party.
At the last minute, Margo decided to go. Ernie’s mate, Eustice, laid out a spread of tasty tidbits. Margo enjoyed herself until someone tried to put a pointy hat on her head. She quickly put a stop to that by making a face. She did have to agree that Ernie looked pretty good wearing a pointy hat.
Monsoons (posted 08.03.11)
08.03.11 Now Margo knows why Ernie flew back to his roost high on a mountain cliff early yesterday afternoon. It's monsoon season and in the late afternoon heavy rain poured down on the Golden Eagle Ranch. It looks like it may happen again today. During the monsoons in the 1960s, the ranch got 11 inches of rain in 2 hours! Because of the mountains on the west side of the ranch, that meant a lot of water came rushing downhill in torrents. Boulders the size of cars tumbled down Rock Creek, cracking together with loud booms… It wasn’t nearly that bad yesterday, but in some areas in town people had to be rescued. Margo has a rock overhang to shelter in when the rain starts. She says, “When it's raining in the mountains, take to the high ground and find shelter!"
One of the worst Rocky Mountain Flash Floods was the Big Thompson Flood of August 2, 1976. Check it out: http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/22/rocky150-big-thompson-flood/
Deer - Peaceful and Graceful
The last two mornings, when I got in my car to leave my house, two mule deer, a doe and her 2 year old, were by the car. They reminded me of what Ted Andrews said in his book Animal-Speak: “When deer show up in your life it is time to be gentle with yourself and others. A new innocence and freshness is about to be awakened or born. There is going to be a gentle, enticing lure of new adventures. Ask yourself important questions. Are you trying to force things? Are others? Are you being too critical and uncaring of yourself? When deer show up there is an opportunity to express gentle love that will open new doors to adventure for you.
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