Minor Dispute

Last week I saw this great blue heron jetting across the salt marsh looking extremely purposeful. I soon realized what the huge emergency was, another GBH had the nerve to be sitting in the same marsh! Even though this second bird was minding it’s own business and not acting aggressively in any manner, it’s mere presence alone could not be tolerated.

Blue herons can get like that sometimes. They will be fully involved with fishing or any other activity, and then suddenly jump up and fly all the way across the marsh to chase off a competitor. It’s nothing personal really, it’s just life in great blue heron world. In fact, the chaser can easily become the chased at any moment!

36 thoughts on “Minor Dispute”

einfachtilda on December 23, 2012 at 11:23 am said:

Wieder so faszinierende Fotos!!

Ein frohes Weihnachtsfest wünsche ich dir.

LG Mathilda 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on December 23, 2012 at 5:15 pm said:
  
  Ich bin froh, dass du wie auf den Fotos
  Frohe Weihnachten für Sie 😀
  
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Jean-Paul on December 23, 2012 at 11:40 am said:

I like !

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- Phil Lanoue on December 23, 2012 at 5:13 pm said:
  
  Je suis heureux que vous aimez les photos
  
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  - Jean-Paul on December 23, 2012 at 5:38 pm said:
    
    c’est un plaisir !
    
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thehappyhugger on December 23, 2012 at 11:46 am said:

Quite a sharp pointy beak, wouldn’t like to be chased with that. Lovely pics again, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 23, 2012 at 5:16 pm said:
  
  I would not want to be standing next to one of these birds that was very mad at me. I bet that sharp beak would go right through my leg. 😯
  Glad you like the GBH pics!
  
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lylekrahn on December 23, 2012 at 11:50 am said:

Great catch on the interaction. I suppose as long as they know who is being chased all is well.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 23, 2012 at 5:17 pm said:
  
  Thanks for checking out these pics. Chasing is a big part of their day, it seems to me they use way too much energy doing that but what do I know? 🙂
  
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sallywoodphotography on December 23, 2012 at 12:07 pm said:

Lovely series………… we have GBH’s here in No. Virginia too….. you have a wonderful spot there for your photography enjoyment!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 23, 2012 at 5:18 pm said:
  
  Thanks much! The GBH is probably my favorite bird. We see them often and enjoy their antics!
  
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Chillbrook on December 23, 2012 at 12:27 pm said:

Fabulous series Phil.. That final picture is just superb.. an aerial ballet.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 23, 2012 at 5:18 pm said:
  
  I’m very happy you enjoyed the GBH pics Adrian!
  
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Karen on December 23, 2012 at 12:54 pm said:

You capture such interesting moments!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 23, 2012 at 5:19 pm said:
  
  Thanks for your kind words!
  
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edithlevyphotography on December 23, 2012 at 1:34 pm said:

Excellent series of images Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 23, 2012 at 5:20 pm said:
  
  I’m really glad you enjoyed these photos Edith!
  
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janmasyn on December 23, 2012 at 3:07 pm said:

Great shots Phil, the Great Blue is a fantastic bird.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 23, 2012 at 5:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Jan. The GBH is probably my favorite bird. They always seem to be up to something!
  
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meyer23 on December 23, 2012 at 3:45 pm said:

Really great shots. Have a merry christmas.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 23, 2012 at 5:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much and Merry Christmas to you as well!
  
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Herbstbaum on December 23, 2012 at 4:29 pm said:

Such a wonderful series! I like these birds!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 23, 2012 at 5:22 pm said:
  
  I’m very happy you like these GBH photos! I like this bird quite a bit myself. They are almost always entertaining!
  
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Patrizia M. on December 23, 2012 at 4:30 pm said:

Scatti fantastici, sono stupendi caro Phil
Serene Festività, tanti auguri
Ciao, Pat

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- Phil Lanoue on December 23, 2012 at 5:12 pm said:
  
  Grazie per guardare queste foto sono felice che vi piacciano.
  Merry Christmas
  
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crazytraintotinkytown on December 23, 2012 at 5:20 pm said:

Loved these pics of one of my favourite birds

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- Phil Lanoue on December 23, 2012 at 5:24 pm said:
  
  I’m happy you like these GBH pics D! It is probably my favorite bird too. They are usually very active and often seem to be doing something entertaining. Although entertianing me is not likely their main goal in life. 🙂
  
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Bella Remy Photography on December 23, 2012 at 6:55 pm said:

I love bird squabbles. They are always so vocal and so matter-of-fact. The colors in this photo series is just lovely ! I really enjoy the second photo.

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dinajohnston on December 23, 2012 at 8:19 pm said:

Great detail in these flight shots! That last one is pretty cool.

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andrea danani on December 23, 2012 at 10:10 pm said:

wow i love this birds…. great shoots

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Sid Dunnebacke on December 24, 2012 at 12:28 am said:

The wings on those creatures are just beautiful. You capture them so well all the time, but when there’s this much action the shots are that much more enjoyable.

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Ammi Shah on December 24, 2012 at 5:21 pm said:

Hi Phil & Alyce,
Hope both of you are doing fine. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 🙂
Ammi & Alka

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suburbanferndaleark on December 24, 2012 at 6:49 pm said:

Ah — the pecking order at work! Merry Christmas from Arkansas!

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Molly Argo on December 26, 2012 at 10:10 am said:

The nerve of him!! Great shots!

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ManoliRizoFotografia on December 26, 2012 at 4:56 pm said:

Genial como siempre!!, de una belleza increíble, estas tomas!!

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