Aug 17, 2009

Burros in the Road

This little guy or gal slowed us down a bit last year. It was standing by the roadside and since we weren't sure how fast he could run.......we decided to slow down and snap a few pictures. The only problem about taking a few pictures of these guys/gals?? Pretty soon they start to look the same, and you start to ask yourself: didn't we just take a picture of that group say 6 or 7 miles ago???

This one was just too cute to not take a picture! See how non chalant she is? Like she's daring you to snap a picture or two and maybe even try getting out of the truck and pet her? Or maybe.....she's hoping you don't get too close? You know those wild oats she's been eating pack a wallop when it comes to relieving a little gas?! Since we've hit that note which can be a bit overwhelming I believe I hear some laundry calling my name. While you're out on the back roads of life and moving a bit slower than usual.....take some pictures of some scenery, animals and old buildings! Life comes at you fast......make sure you've got your camera ready to go!!!

2 comments:

BetteJo said...

Okay, a silly question from someone suburban born and bread - are they wild?

Oregontribal1 said...

Hi BettyJo; thanks for stopping by and to answer your question; yes they are wild. There is an area called Sheldon Wildlife refuge that sits between Southeastern Oregon and Northern Nevada that gives refuge to I don't know how many wild Burro and Horse herds. You know you've reached it because of all the 'droppings' all over the two lane roads. Plenty of herds to photograph, although it's harder to find the mustang herds they travel far and wide!!

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