Thursday, June 14, 2012

Zip Sees Something Snort-Worthy - Rural Thursday

The other day I noticed that Zip was acting funny in the pasture.  He kept looking at something.  And snorting.  And prancing about.  Can you notice anything strange?

It took me a minute before I saw what had him all in a huff.
 Ten vultures on the fence.  No wonder he was worked up.  As I walked down to snap pictures, they began to fly away.
Zip then did a celebratory gallop about the pasture.  Birds beware.  This horse doesn't want you on his fenceline!

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46 comments:

  1. Out on the prairieJune 14, 2012 at 12:35 AM

    Must have been something good to eat to gather that many birds.I enjoy seeing them, fun to see them in group like this.

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  2. BlueShellJune 14, 2012 at 2:48 AM

    Have I ever told you that I Love horses????

    Thank you.
    Hugs
    BShell

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  3. Vores haveJune 14, 2012 at 2:58 AM

    Great pictures you show. Wishing you a great Thursday :) Hanne Bente

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  4. AnonymousJune 14, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    Great pics, Lisa, and I don't blame Zip for fussing about the vultures!!!

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  5. Buttons ThoughtsJune 14, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    Poor Zip that would have frightened me too:) B

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  6. AnonymousJune 14, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    I don't blame him. That is a lot of vultures!

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  7. AnonymousJune 14, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    How funny that he was so observant and it got your attention. Go away you vultures! I really don't like it when they hang around either to be honest.

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  8. andyJune 14, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    Ptetty horse! !! Have a great day

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  9. carol l mckennaJune 14, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Smart Horse ~ protecting the property ~ Lovely horse and great shots ~ thanks, ^_^ (A Creative Harbor)

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  10. Claire JustineJune 14, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Lovely pictures :)

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  11. Betsy Banks AdamsJune 14, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    "That's my fence, Birdie... YOU stay OFF of it."

    Cute one, Lisa.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  12. AndeeJune 14, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Then vultures is definately something to snort about!

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  13. BarbaraJune 14, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    It took me a while to see them in that picture. How funny.

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  14. NancyJune 14, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Zip says I'm not ready to go yet! Lol. Great post, Lisa! xoxo

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  15. JillJune 14, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    How dare those vultures harass beautiful, Zip! Glad you chased them off.

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  16. Tanya BreeseJune 14, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    ha, i'm laughing at nancy's comment...i was thinking the same thing lol

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  17. DebbieJune 14, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    hmmmm, i wonder what those vultures were up to. something must have drawn them in!!

    poor zip....i'd be huffin' & puffin' too!!

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  18. TexWisGirlJune 14, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    my horses don't mind them much, but my dogs HATE them. raise cain whenever they're perched around.

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  19. TexWisGirlJune 14, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    p.s. Zim says 'HI ZIP!'

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  20. UnknownJune 14, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    That's hilarious, horses are so sweet. Sometimes that get scared like a children from foreign things.

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  21. Eat To LiveJune 14, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Happy Thursday to you. LOL Zip is a little territorial ay?

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  22. LeoviJune 14, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Great pictures. I like that horse.

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  23. Sonya @ Under the Desert SkyJune 14, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    What a great story in photos! And no wonder he was all in a huff!

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  24. JeanneJune 14, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    what a gorgeous "guard horse"!!

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  25. Amy BurzeseJune 14, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    I don't blame him. I don't like them either.

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  26. Tina Fariss BarbourJune 14, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Zip is a good watch horse--and beautiful!

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  27. Debby@Just BreatheJune 14, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    Vultures hanging around would get me all worked up too!

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  28. SandyJune 14, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    10 vultures! I am afraid that would have creeped me out also. Good for Zip for alerting you.

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  29. Ginny HartzlerJune 14, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    That is so sweet that you shooed them away and he danced around!!! I took a good look before I scrolled any further and did spot a vulture. Why would they even be there? Gives me the creeps.

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  30. Thistle Cove FarmJune 14, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    When I see vultures gathered, I always stop and count to see everyone is on their feet...or at least breathing!
    Enjoyable post, Lisa.

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  31. Tina´s PicStoryJune 14, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    pretty horse! :)

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  32. CameraCruiseJune 14, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    Great shots.
    He's a clever and beautiful horse.
    Thanks for hosting.
    Mette

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  33. EG CameraGirlJune 14, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    Zip knows what he likes and doesn't like. :)

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  34. LiamJune 14, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    what a beautiful setting and horse!

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  35. Anne PayneJune 14, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    10 vultures = creepy! I'm sure Zip was very appreciative of his mama running them off!

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  36. AnonymousJune 14, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    Jojo says Zip is a pretty horse!

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  37. AnonymousJune 14, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    Zip doesn't want those strangers hanging around!

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  38. Candy C.June 14, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    TEN vultures...just keep moving Zip and they won't come for you!! ;-)

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  39. MichelleJune 14, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    10 vultures?! That is quite a lot! No wonder he was in a huff!

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  40. CarlettaJune 14, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    I don't blame Zip for snorting. I get a little creeped out when I see more than one or two at a time. :)

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  41. Gail DixonJune 14, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    Zip is very observant! You can hardly seem the vultures in the first pic. Very pretty horse you have there!

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  42. Tweedles -- that's meJune 14, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    Those big birds do look kinda scary sometimes! And noisy!
    love
    tweedles

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  43. KatieJune 15, 2012 at 12:54 AM

    I'd be snorting and prancing to fend off vultures like Zip! Great captures. I love Rural Thursdays despite my slow ability to link up. Thanks for hosting Lisa!

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  44. Grandma BonnieJune 16, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    No wonder he was all stirred up. I don't like those birds my self. I am sure they had a meal around the area.

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  45. AngelaJune 17, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    That's funny! I'm sure my dogs would had been barking their little heads off if those were in our yard.

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  46. KimJune 20, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    Poor Zip, it would have given me the creeps too!

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