Adorable Wild Baby Burro Part 2
Adorable Wild Baby Burro Part 2
I hope you guys can handle more cute burro photos, because I have more to share with you. The cuteness of this little one, is just more than I can stand. So, today we have, Adorable Wild Baby Burro Part 2.
I have named him/her Burrito. If you know the Spanish language, adding an “ito” for the male, or “ita” for the female to the end of a word makes it mean small, or little. So burrito, means little burro.
Last week we went hiking to find the little family again. We found them fairly easy, because the dad made it quite clear he knew we were there. This time, they were up on a hill and Al went one way, while I went another. This enabled us both to get photos, and they didn’t quite know which way to go. They were a little bit more relaxed towards us, well, the mom wasn’t really. I have to say, this is some of the hardest photography conditions I’ve dealt with. The burros are almost the same color as the rocks, and even though it isn’t hot, by mid morning there are heat waves coming off the rocks that really mess up the focus on a long range shot.
But, Ohhhhh, the cuteness!!!
Fuzzy Wuzzy, is incredibly cute too.
Dad was hanging close to Fuzzy Wuzzy. She has a wound on one of her back legs. She doesn’t limp, but doesn’t walk super fast either. Although, most of the burros don’t move real fast. Anyway, dad stayed back with her while mom ran off with Burrito.
He let us know his feeling on the whole stalking photographer thing.
Checking us out.
Monday, we left early so the light would be better, and hiked all over without seeing a thing. Yesterday, the morning was slightly cloudy and the light was perfect. I went on my own to find the family. I was lucky, and found them this time.
Burrito having a bit of breakfast.
They were a bit skittish again, and climbed out onto a hill. I was far away, and had no hope of getting very close. But at least the light was better, and I wasn’t dealing with weird heat waves from the rocks.
I thought I was going to have an episode of “Mutual of Omahas Wild Kingdom” in front of me though. (bonus points if you remember that show) A coyote was fast approaching the little family.
He walked right past the mom and baby, and moved on up the hill. I would imagine a burro could give them quite a kick, which I’m sure they know. Plus, the coyotes aren’t very big in the desert.
I was way happier with my photos.
My lovely photo session was cut short though, when some 4 wheelers started going up another road. They weren’t even close, but the burros still started running away, up and over another hill. Apparently they don’t like them.
But, I’m happy I got some good photos to put on my website to sell, and at the art shows this year. Everyone loves the little burro! We are leaving here in a few days, so I probably, maybe, won’t go out to find these guys again. (we’ll see)
OMG. OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
First of all, I remember Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom show, I DO!!!!!!
Burrito is absolutely TOO cute for words. That curly coat, those ears, those button eyes and precious muzzle, I WANT to find one to photograph! Mary, I LOVE the two photos especially with just Burrito. They are all darling but you did a great job getting a shot just of her, and I didn’t know that the heat could effect the focus of the lens!
Bravo my friend. These are sensational!
Thanks Anita!!! You come here, and we will go get photos of burros, large and small. I think a lot of us of a certain age, remember that show.
Cuteness overload. What precious little furry ones those burros are, and the adults are cute too. Mom used to watch Animal Kingdom every Sat. night at a little girl she says. Great photos.
I do remember those Mutual of Omaha shows. Thank goodness you didn’t have to witness one of those circle of life moments. Great job capturing these little ones. The cuteness is beyond words and has left me smiling. The photos should do well at the shows. Cute, cute cute!
Glad I made you smile, and I too am glad I didn’t have to see a circle of life moment. That would have not been good.
I’m actually now doing that mouth/hum thing for a song when there aren’t words, “Da,da,da,daaa, DUM, da,da,da,da,da,da,da,da, DUM.” Loved that show.
You would have been an excellent photo-journalist for them…except I understand they weren’t always ethical in their setups, so then you would have had to quit in protest. Probably just as well you have your own thing going on.
Lol…glad we got that figured out.
Sorry about that! Can you delete my last comment please — it was me not paying attention to what I was typing.
What I meant to type was — they are so adorable, even when letting you know they’re not too pleased with the stalking photographer!
Love the coyote photos too!
LOl, deleted. And thanks so much.
I DO remember the show! And, if I remember correctly, the host’s name was Merlin Perkins. I loved that show!
¡Los burros/burritos son preciosos! Los quiero mucho. (At least I remember some of my high-school Spanish. Not bad for not having used it much these last 47 years. ?)
Ha ha – I feel sure that you’re going to go find Burrito and Fuzzy Wuzzy again! I thought that you did a fabulous job with all the photos. It’s hard to believe that Burrito is real – s/he looks like a stuffed animal because she’s so fuzzy and has such delicate markings. It’s hard to believe how much Fuzzy Wuzzy has changed in a year. Wow. I bet that these will be great sellers for you :)
So glad they were safe. Great photos, Mary!
The Baby burro like a little toy. :)
Oh, what wonderful shots you got! He is so darn adorable!!! We’re glad there were no Wild Kingdom moments though (yup, I remember it!)
They are really cute! And you captured some touching and lovely photos of the little family.
Hello Mary, the baby burro is just adorable. What a great sighting. I love the adults burros too. Awesome collection of photos. Enjoy your day!
Those last two are my favorites! They are so darn cute, I understand your pull to keep going out and finding them.