Wild Burros and a Wolf Moon
Wild Burros and a Wolf Moon
Maybe 2018 is going to be a wild year, in a good way. It started with Wild Burros and a Wolf Moon, that can’t be all bad, right?
Monday morning I packed up the dogs and we drove towards Parker, and what is called the Parker strip on the California side of the Colorado river. I’ve found the burros along this road before, and was hoping for the same luck. I ended up finding them down a narrow winding road that goes along Lake Havasu on the California side.
This was the only young one I saw, and she was sticking pretty close to mom.
Mom was pretty intent on watching 3 other burros that were nearby.
The young ones are impossibly cute and fuzzy. I would love nothing more than to see one when they are really young.
Look at that fuzzy tummy!
I watched 3 of them hang out, and have lunch under this palo verde tree. Palo verde trees are pretty tough, and they have spines on the branches.
How they can eat them is beyond me.
I headed back for the main road, and ran into three more burros hanging out beside the road. I pulled over so I could get out and get some photos. The second I stopped they all walked right up to the truck. Clearly people break the law and feed them, because it sure seemed like they were expecting something.
All they got from me was a camera in their face, and I did pet a fuzzy ear or two.
That night was the first full moon of 2018, the wolf moon.
It was a wild way to start the year, and I hope it’s a sign of a great year to come.
Those were some cool photos. I love seeing the burros. I hope 2018 is a good year for everyone. Happy New Year!
Thanks so much. I hope 2018 is good for everyone too.
OMG.
First of all, that moon. HOW on earth does it look so BIG?I never, ever see it this large, and forgive my naivety, but does it look this big because it’s on the horizon, is it the lens you are using, or is it enhanced a bit through PS? Either way, it’s amazing, and one of my dreams is to actually see the moon this large.
OK, now for the pièce de résistance: THOSE BURROS!!!!!!! I love, love, love those ears. You always get such great shots and these are exceptional, Mary. What big love bugs they are!
The moon does look larger when it’s on the horizon like this. Once it’s up more in the sky it, well, shrinks. Lol And, I’m using my super zoom lens so I can get a close up shot. No PS magic, this is actually right out of the camera.
The donkeys are cute; the moon shots are amazing!!!
Awww…we love those sweet, fuzzy burros. How neat to see them and they are pretty friendly too. Very cute. The wolf moon was amazing here too, so bright!
They are friendly, probably more than they should be I suppose. Not much “wild” going on there. Lol
I agree with Anita — these shots are exceptional!
I can’t decide what I like best — the burros ears, or that snout pressed up against the camera! So sweet and endearing.
ANd WOW! Your moon shots. Amazing!
Ya, I’m not sure which I like best either. They are just too cute for words.
Hello Mary, I just love the burros. They are adorable critters. Awesome collection of photos. The moon is gorgeous too.
Have a happy day !
Those Burros are indeed adorable. I need to get over there and snap a few photos myself. I was also hoping to check out the Bill Williams River NWR. I’ve only driven by in the past and thus know nothing about it. Let me know when you feel like doing a Parker strip repeat. Would love to keep you and the dogs company.
I went to the Bill Williams several years ago, you should go for sure. We went with friends, and I wasn’t really looking for birds, but I am sure there are tons there. There has to be. Yes, I would like to go back to Parker.
Loved your post this week – while the wolf moon was indeed wonderful the baby burros are even more so! That shot of the nose is my fav LOL.
Great photos!
The burros are adorable, and that moon is spectacular!! It’s amazing how huge it can look when rising.
I hope that too about the year to come. I hope it beats 2017!
Such lovenly burro photos!
Absolutely stunning photos! You have a great talent! All the best to you!
OMG, Those burros are precious! Especially the one closeup of the nose!! And I love the wolf moon, too! Now what did I do with that taped episode of “Dark Shadows”?? ?