Thursday, 24 October 2013

Singing Donkeys!

Now yesterday I promised you a laugh today.  Let me put you in the picture.  Eileen and I came across the donkeys at Oxford Island that are keep there to keep the meadows in the right condition.  One of the donkeys that arrived started 'singing' and I videoed it.  Then the others appeared.  We left them to walk on further however on our way back 2 other people were feeding the donkeys and we asked them had they heard the donkey singing.  They said 'no' so I played the short clip of video I had taken and suddenly the donkey started again, we stared laughing and the little black donkey that was just a the fence beside us, tuned up.  I was laughing so much I didn't get that on video but the white one started again.  Anyhow I hope you find it as funny as we all did.  Enjoy video at end of post and have a great day. 











Make sure you watch the face of the donkey singing.

You can access the video at

 http://youtu.be/CyDQx2BaNf0

 If the space below is black, click it and the  video will appear.



Now let me know if you laughed!!
  
I know some of you will just think I have lost the  plot!!  
But what a way to go!!!

Thank you for visiting and to those who kindly left comments on any of my posts yesterday.

Tomorrow, Eileen and I start day 3 in out birding adventure.  
Pop in and see what we find.
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36 comments:

  1. Carole M.24 October 2013 at 19:27

    :) certainly bought a smile Margaret; and many memories too. I have lived with a herd of donkeys many years back now, and very familiar with that sound. During a drought period when they needed to be hand-fed they would line up at the fence like this and bray loudly ... at around 6 a.m.!

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure24 October 2013 at 19:59

      HI Carole Great that it both brought a small and memories for you. 6am!!! BIt too early here but not in Australia!

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  2. holdingmoments24 October 2013 at 19:54

    Brilliant! Great pictures, and I loved the video.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure24 October 2013 at 20:00

      Hi Keith Glad you saw this post today as I thought it would give you a laugh. Thanks for comment.

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  3. Ragged Robin24 October 2013 at 20:27

    Wonderful - I love donkeys. Great photos and I am still laughing re: the video :)

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure24 October 2013 at 20:30

      HI RR Great that you had a laugh. Good for the heart I think. Many thanks for comments.

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  4. Lynn24 October 2013 at 21:44

    what a cute video, I love donkeys they are just too darn cute...and have used one as a backpack on hike and he was so calm, however others had stubborn ones but goodnatured all the same ;-).

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure25 October 2013 at 18:07

      Hi Lynn Glad you enjoyed the 'Singing donkeys'. Thansks or your comments

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  5. Judy 24 October 2013 at 22:58

    Hi Margaret, I did have a laugh, they are too cute. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure25 October 2013 at 18:09

      HI Judy Glad you enjoyed the ' singing donkeys' and that you had a laugh. Thanks for your comments.

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  6. ADRIAN24 October 2013 at 23:03

    Brilliant. Lovely beasts they are but none have the cross on their backs. All our Donkeys are Christian. They are for the most part in donkey homes. These look really happy.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure25 October 2013 at 18:19

      Hi Adrian Glad you liked this post. I think the white one had a bit of a cross we noticed but the others where to dark to make any out. Hope it gave you a laugh. We can all do with a laugh now and then

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  7. Cranberry Morning24 October 2013 at 23:03

    Wonderful photos! Aren't they the sweetest things. :-)

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure25 October 2013 at 18:16

      HI CM Glad you liked the photos of the donkeys. Thanks for comment.

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  8. Marcia24 October 2013 at 23:40

    Oh, my! And you call that singing! LOL. I've never heard of keeping donkeys to maintain the land. Here goats are brought in to eat up the invasive plant species.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure25 October 2013 at 18:21

      HI Marcia Yes donkeys and the ponies keep the land in these reserve just right and for free. I am just they must have brought a smile to your face! thanks for comment.

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  9. TexWisGirl24 October 2013 at 23:58

    sounds like my neighborhood every day. :) we have a guy who raises mules that lives nearby so they bray all the time. then we have several others that keep donkeys in their cattle herds as guardians. depending on which way the wind blows, i hear them from all around. :)

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure25 October 2013 at 18:23

      HI Tex ah well! You weren't laughing then! I will have to find something else funny that you don't have near you to make you laugh. Thanks for comment.

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  10. Mersad25 October 2013 at 00:22

    Great captures. They are such great creatures. Often overlooked...

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure25 October 2013 at 18:15

      Hi Mersad Certainly not lover looked that day! Glad you enjoyed the ' singing donkeys' and that you had a laugh. Thanks for your comments.

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  11. theconstantwalker25 October 2013 at 00:55

    That was wonderful Margaret I had a really good laugh at the donkeys... and your commentary was fantastic.
    You've put a big smile on my face.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure25 October 2013 at 18:09

      Hi Andrew Glad you enjoyed the ' singing donkeys' and that you had a laugh. Thanks for your comments.

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  12. Carletta25 October 2013 at 02:42

    So funny! I was watching and laughing when my hubby turned and smiled and asked what it was.
    Our neighbor has donkeys to guard the cattle from coyotes but I've never heard them.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure25 October 2013 at 18:10

      HI Carletta Glad you enjoyed the ' singing donkeys' and that you had a laugh. Thanks for your comments.

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  13. Linda at To Behold The Beauty25 October 2013 at 03:04

    I enjoyed the photos and laughed at the video. Too funny.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure25 October 2013 at 18:10

      HI Linda Glad you enjoyed the ' singing donkeys' and that you had a laugh at them. Thanks for your comments.

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  14. FOREST SNAPPER25 October 2013 at 05:02

    That donkey should be on Britain got Talent............far better than any other act that have been on it..



    peter

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure25 October 2013 at 18:11

      HI Peter Oh your comment made me laugh and so true!! Glad you enjoyed the ' singing donkeys' and that you had a laugh. Thanks for your comments.

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  15. Elephant's Child25 October 2013 at 05:04

    What a song! When I first heard the white one it sounded as if he was immitating a rooster.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure25 October 2013 at 18:12

      Hi EC A Rooster! Yes I see what you mean. Glad you enjoyed the ' singing donkeys' and that you had a laugh. Thanks for your comments.

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  16. Ginny Hartzler25 October 2013 at 05:53

    Well, it's kind of like a braying, isn't it? Wonder what was concerning him? Perhaps he was warning the others about the strange people with cameras! Although I have seen many donkeys, this is a first for me, I have never HEARD one!!!! too funny!

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure25 October 2013 at 18:13

      HI Ginny Strange people!! NO!! Glad you enjoyed the ' singing donkeys' and that you had a laugh. Thanks for your comments.

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  17. Jeanne25 October 2013 at 12:56

    Margaret I absollutely love your little singing donkey. I think he was singing for a treat . Your little movies that you are making are so fun to watch. Hope you have had a lovely week!

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure25 October 2013 at 18:14

      Hi Jeanne Glad you enjoyed the ' singing donkeys' and that you had a laugh. Also glad you like my little movies. I think, although not too good at times, it gives people a better idea of things and birds etc Thanks for your comments.

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  18. Lou Mary26 October 2013 at 09:10

    Donkeys are such lovely and inquisitive creatures! The video certainly put a smile on my face!

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  19. MadSnapper18 April 2014 at 00:44

    YES I am laughing. love the sound.. seems the white one is the spokesperson... so sweet and glad you sent me the link.... a blogger friend has 3 on her ranch and i love watching them. would like to smooch that nose with all the whiskers.

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