breakfast interrupted - high alert! by jantan

breakfast interrupted - high alert!

in many countries donks are used as guard animals to protect sheep and goats from predators. They are fearless of dogs/wolves and coyotes and will attack them so you have to be careful when introducing pet dogs to them.

Even in this country ours always seem tuned in to whatever is going on around them and on the opposite side of the valley. In fact I can usually tell if there is a walker on the opposite side by the fact that they stop grazing and stand and stare at them with their ears pricked forward. They can spot a walker from miles away.

This morning I was in the yard while the donks were eating the choice bits out of the straw I had just given them for breakfast when there was suddenly a lot of noise coming from the other side of the valley. I think that somebody had lost their dogs and so was bellowing at them to get them to come out of the gorse where they had caught a scent of something

Jack and Lilly immediately abandoned breakfast and came out of their stable to investigate. They couldn't see anything from where they were standing so went up our side of the hill to get a better view. So nosy!
I knew this was yours as soon as i saw it. Very lovely shot of the donks having breakfast!
August 5th, 2014  
Great Jan -- knew it was you !! Nice to see the donks again and what a gorgeous capture -- you know I love them --A fav
August 5th, 2014  
Really nice shot and lighting.
August 5th, 2014  
Gorgeous capture and lighting
August 5th, 2014  
Sweet shot! Their personalities sound very much like my dog, Murphy - he's such a busybody!
August 5th, 2014  
So beautifully posed!
August 5th, 2014  
A brilliant capture. Fav.
August 5th, 2014  
Fantastic shot and great story behind it instant fav Jan
August 5th, 2014  
You captured their alert state... beautiful focus! Fav!
August 5th, 2014  
I just love donkeys and feel rather sad for them. Fabulous image and lighting! Fav for sure
August 5th, 2014  
cute
August 5th, 2014  
they're such a beauty, fav
August 5th, 2014  
This is such a beautiful shot. Fav
August 5th, 2014  
wonderful shot fav
August 5th, 2014  
Instant fav. They look like a reflection.
August 5th, 2014  
fantastic. fav.
August 5th, 2014  
Love donkeys. These two look well cared for unlike many I've encountered around the world.
August 5th, 2014  
A lovely shot of these two donkeys. They look so upright and contented.
August 5th, 2014  
wonderful! fav
August 5th, 2014  
It's about time we saw your donks again.
Love them. Fav
August 5th, 2014  
Thought I recognised your donks,a super capture and interesting story:-) FAV!!
August 5th, 2014  
Super shot, FAv for me!
August 5th, 2014  
Love those pricked ears....not so daft are they......I always thought they were too intelligent for just donkey rides! Fav!
August 5th, 2014  
I didn't know they were so fearless but it doesn't surprise me they seem so robust. Beautiful shot I love the lighting and clarity. Very nice indeed
August 5th, 2014  
Nice shot of your donks, really clear focus and colours.
August 5th, 2014  
Beautiful donks! Fav
August 5th, 2014  
Love your donkey shots. Fav
August 5th, 2014  
Lovely shot.
August 6th, 2014  
great capture!! fav!!
August 6th, 2014  
Aww. I love this. They look like friends.
August 6th, 2014  
So funny. I had no idea they were so protective! Cool shot too!
August 6th, 2014  
Those ears are marvelous!
August 6th, 2014  
Lee
There are some donkeys I regularly see when I go on one of my walks. They are very curious and always come over to have a look at me when I stop at their boundary fence, they're very friendly. These two look like such good friends. Great shot.
August 6th, 2014  
Nice shot
August 6th, 2014  
Sweet and beautiful with great light and comp, fav for me!
August 10th, 2014  
Jo
Such a lovely shot of these two.
August 11th, 2014  
Such a cute duet! fav
August 12th, 2014  
Pea
Aww love the way they're mirroring each other and your comp is spot on! Fav
August 16th, 2014  
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