Morning In The Marsh
A snowy egret keeps a careful yet curious watch on a young alligator that comes floating by in the marsh pond. Meanwhile…a great egret seems unconcerned as a larger gator cruises along making it’s morning patrol of the area.
I previously worked as a news and sports photographer. Recently I have been enjoying wildlife photography. My approach toward bird photos is similar to sports photography. I attempt to capture mostly action and hopefully a unique perspective.
A snowy egret keeps a careful yet curious watch on a young alligator that comes floating by in the marsh pond. Meanwhile…a great egret seems unconcerned as a larger gator cruises along making it’s morning patrol of the area.
Fantastico!!
Grazie mille!
I love the way the the snowy egret’s head is cocked, says so much.
He has a look on his face like..”what the heck is that thing?!”
Thanks for looking!
Awesome captures!
Thanks Gracie glad you like those!
Deine Fotos lassen mich imer wieder staunen.
Fantastisch!!
Vielen Dank mein lieber!
Love that expression of ofthe egret on the top pic.
Yeah that one got me too, he looks rather comical.
Lovely images, Phil. Do the gators catch the birds?
Thanks much Mike.
No the alligators pretty much ignore the birds in situations like this, and apparently the birds can tell when a gator is not in bird hunting mode. If an alligator wanted to try to grab one of these birds it would likely approach in stealth mode under the water.
You have the most amazing adventures! And meet the nicest animals along the way…
I’m happy you enjoy seeing all our fun animals!
Great post, lovely photos!
Thank you Hans!
wonderful, wonderful, wonderful !!! Bye Orofiorentino
La ringrazio molto il mio caro!
The first picture reminds me on a magic show: “sawing a woming”
Ha! Yes I see what you mean!
Lovely images, Phil my honest compliments ….you are fantastic..
good night
Thank you so much for your very kind words. I truly appreciate your visit and am happy you like the photos!
Good night to you.
Love that reflection. He’s looking at that alligator like “Where are you going?”
Thanks Dina! Yeah I love the look on that little guy’s face! I would really like to know what exactly is going through his mind at that moment.
That top photo with the alligator bisecting the reflection is just splendid. The quizzical look on the bird’s face is priceless! You honestly have the most amazing photos – I enjoy them so much.
Thanks very much! I am really happy to hear you enjoy my photos! That snowy really is a funny little guy with that quizzical expresion on his face isn’t he?!
I’m loving my morning and evening walks with you in the marsh – a little frightening sometimes – wow, that gator eye was terrific – but it’s the birds I love to watch – their squabbles and their canoodling, just going about their business, catching fish, if they can. But yes, your BIF shots wow me most of all – beautiful, and oh, to be a bird
Wow! I really appreciate your very kind comments and it’s so nice to know you have been enjoying my photos!
Glad you like the alligator photos and especially like the BIF shots! In fact my post for today of flying GBHs is inspired by your comments!
Che foto meravigliose !!!!!
Buon pomeriggio,
Luciana
Buon pomeriggio Luciana!
La ringrazio molto. Sono così felice di godere le mie foto!
Poor Mr. Gator seems hungry.. and a hungry alligator isn’t good for the purpose of making a nice leather bag! :p
Shhhh…don’t let him hear you say that. Our pal Mr. Gator gets unpleasant when he hears talk of handbags and belts.
And an unhappy gator is no good for anybody.
Lovely Capture Phil.
Thanks so much Coreen!
Fabulous captures, yet again. I love the supercilious look on the great egret’s face.
Thank you, so glad you liked what I call alligator/bird ‘proximity’ photos.
That great egret just better watch his attitude, one day it could come back to bite him in the tail feathers!
Hahaha. I hope you and your camera are there if it comes to pass.
I would be tempted to go in there and break it up. Not a good idea though.
Definitely not recommended, Phil.
Unbelievable… What a photograph. Thank you dear Phil, you are great. Love, nia
So nice of you to visit here Nia and your kind comments are greatly appreciated!
What a great juxtaposition, well shot!
Well thanks! Glad you like those!
Nice! He, he bird with crocodile…
Thank you! I’m glad you liked these photos!