When did you see the donkey?

When driving in the New Forest, you should always be aware that at any second, the animal that is on the verge could choose to step into the road.

In the case of a cow or a pony, they are relatively easy to see.  When they are this close to the road, you should be watching every animal as you pass in case one should move toward the road and you need to take evasive action to avoid a collision.

Sadly, donkeys often seem to be camouflaged against the vegetation.

I am guessing that you managed to see the grey donkey on the left-hand side of the road at the cross roads, but did you see the chocolate donkey foal in front of you? 

I’m going to play that junction again, and you can decide when you saw the donkey foal.

Here is another camouflaged donkey.  When did you see her?  And did you see her foal?

Here is another try.  Luckily, the mare is stood between her foal and the road to protect it.

All these videos were taken in the middle of the day with good road conditions.  Just think how much harder it would be to see the donkeys if it were raining or not in the hours of daylight.  Think “donkey” as you cross the New Forest and you will easily see the ponies and cows too.