RANCHO LOMITAS

   Come try your hand at nature photography at Rancho Lomitas.  During October and November, butterflies abound, so even the novice photographer should be able to get some great shots.  With a bit more planning and a lot of patience, you should be able to get shots of the scaled quail, the green jay, the Audubon's oriole, and many other birds regularly seen from our front patio.  Presently, we have a permanent blind near our butterfly gardens and bird feeders, and we are designing a portable blind to allow photographers more flexibility.  By next year, we hope to have a pond on the property landscaped for wildlife.  Let us know as soon as possible before your visit so that we can start feeding to attract the birds you are most interested in photographing.  If you are really serious about your photography, consider staying at our RV Park so that you have an opportunity to understand the pulse of the wildlife here at the ranch.  Understanding the needs and habits of the wildlife is one of the keys to successful nature photography.

   This photo of a Long-billed Thrasher is one of the many beautiful photos taken by John English at Rancho Lomitas during the Valley Landfund Photo Contest in 2000.  John's patience, dedication, and talent led to his photos winning recognition in each Valley Landfund Photo Contest he entered.  More of John's portfolio can be seen at www.johnenglishphoto.com.  Information regarding the Valley Landfund Photo Contest is available at www.valleylandfund.com.

                                                                        Long-billed Thrasher (shown by permission)

For more information, contact:

   Benito Trevino and Toni Trevino at P.O. Box 442, Rio Grande City, TX  78582, or call (956) 486-2576, or email us at info@rancholomitas.com.