We try to take Bernard and Ellsworth on as many walks as possible to acclimate them to new sights, smells and sounds.
We’re very fortunate to live right next to the Rio Grande and its network of irrigation ditches and paths.
The boys are very observant and rarely miss anything new. Just as he is at home, Ellsworth is a remarkable sentinel out on our walks.
Every now and then, we catch a lovely sight on the trail. Yesterday, it was a new bird. A very blue bird.
A blue grosbeak. Stunning, isn’t he? He was as blue as the sky.
Like life, the trail is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get. ♥
Morning Bray Farm 
August 17, 2010 at 11:16 am
What lucky boys. I’m sure it has to be good for them, seeing/smelling/hearing new things all the time….
That bird!!!!!!!
Wow.
Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (nice pics, too!!!)
Thanks for sharing your trip with us! 🙂
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August 17, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Vicki,
You’re quite welcome! 🙂
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August 17, 2010 at 4:54 pm
It looks like so much fun. The bird is beautiful. Isn’t it amazing how equines never miss a thing? My horses notice the smallest change. (Are donkeys equines?!)
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August 17, 2010 at 4:59 pm
Cyndi,
They sure are! 🙂 Donkeys are a species of equine.
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August 17, 2010 at 5:38 pm
We also take our boys on walks whenever possible. I think it’s good for them to get out in the world once in awhile. They always seem to notice new things-which is good for making me more observant.
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August 17, 2010 at 5:41 pm
It’s good to see those two get out and expand their horizons. Some day Nigel and Fergus will want to tag along, too!
Beautiful blue bird, BTW. Wish we would get some of those in WI. Lucky you!
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August 17, 2010 at 6:08 pm
Oh, what fun. The bird is really beautiful too.
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August 17, 2010 at 6:24 pm
I take my ponies for walks – it’s a good thing!
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August 17, 2010 at 7:41 pm
how lovely and peaceful…..wish I could be there walking them, too!
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August 18, 2010 at 5:07 pm
What a beautiful bird. I love it when I see photographs of birds I’ve never seen before.
What fun to be able to take your Burro Boys for a walk.
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