December Flights

In keeping with the tradition I started several months ago, I’m again posting flight shots for the month that had not been previously posted. And prior to today, these photos have never seen the light of day anywhere.

Here are a few various bird flights taken in December!

American White Pelican

Bald Eagle

Brown Pelican

Coopers Hawk

Great Blue Heron

Great Egret

Osprey

Snowy Egret

Tricolored Heron

White Ibis

52 thoughts on “December Flights”

uthamz on December 30, 2012 at 4:47 pm said:

Wow ! Simply beautiful !
You can create wall papers and postcards with them !

Congratulations , Phil.

utham

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- Phil Lanoue on December 30, 2012 at 8:29 pm said:
  
  So glad you like these flight photos utham! Thank you!
  
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meyer23 on December 30, 2012 at 4:50 pm said:

Awesome, simply awesome shots.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 30, 2012 at 8:29 pm said:
  
  Thanks for the kind words! 🙂
  
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lylekrahn on December 30, 2012 at 5:09 pm said:

Great tradition. I like them all.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 30, 2012 at 8:30 pm said:
  
  I appreciate you checking them out, and glad you like ’em!
  
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Chillbrook on December 30, 2012 at 5:19 pm said:

Just incredible Phil. I haven’t seen wildlife photography to match this.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 30, 2012 at 8:30 pm said:
  
  I greatly appreciate your very kind comments Adrian!
  
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jimbey on December 30, 2012 at 5:55 pm said:

We are thrilled and awestruck when we see these elegant flyers doing what they do so well. We are also awestruck (and envious) when we see the results of what YOU do so well. Thank you, Phil

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- Phil Lanoue on December 30, 2012 at 8:31 pm said:
  
  So nice of you to view and comment on my photos, I truly appreciate your kind words. 🙂
  
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Angelia Sims on December 30, 2012 at 6:37 pm said:

Cooper’s Hawk has some very nice designer duds. He is beautiful. Great shots. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on December 30, 2012 at 8:32 pm said:
  
  He is a snappy dude! Thanks a bunch and glad you like the pics!
  
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einfachtilda on December 30, 2012 at 6:45 pm said:

Auch im neuen Jahr weiter so herrliche Fotos.

HAPPY NEW YEAR ♥

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- Phil Lanoue on December 30, 2012 at 8:36 pm said:
  
  Ich bin sehr froh, dass du wie auf den Fotos
  Glückliches neues Jahr 😎 😀
  
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Conor Cullen on December 30, 2012 at 7:00 pm said:

Majestic.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 30, 2012 at 8:32 pm said:
  
  I appreciate it Conor.
  
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Amy on December 30, 2012 at 7:55 pm said:

AWESOME, Phil! It must take you hours to capture… Thank you!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 30, 2012 at 8:33 pm said:
  
  Yes I do spend a little time out there but I enjoy viewing nature so it’s all fun! Thanks for looking and glad you like the photos!
  
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adinparadise on December 30, 2012 at 8:10 pm said:

Stupendous photos, Phil. It’s hard to pick a favourite, but that Great Egret is amazing. It has a sort of cartoony feel about it. 😆

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- Phil Lanoue on December 30, 2012 at 8:34 pm said:
  
  That great egret is a wacky guy no question about it. 🙂 Thanks for the kind words Sylvia!
  
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Molly Argo on December 30, 2012 at 10:07 pm said:

What a way to end the year! These are all very good. The Snowy and Great Egret photos are my favorites.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 31, 2012 at 2:07 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch Molly! I just wanted to clear out some misc. December flight pics so I’m glad you liked them!
  
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Robin on December 30, 2012 at 10:48 pm said:

These are amazing, Phil. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on December 31, 2012 at 2:07 pm said:
  
  Thank you Robin, I appreciate you looking!
  
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littlesundog on December 30, 2012 at 10:51 pm said:

Stunning Phil!!! Absolutely fantastic photographs!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 31, 2012 at 2:08 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much lsd! I’m very happy that you enjoyed the flight pics!
  
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The Wanderlust Gene on December 31, 2012 at 12:29 am said:

Phil, your work is spectacular – that’s all there is to say, really. From the tension and torque in the wing-tip feathers of the American White Pelican, to the water-skimming technique of the GBH, I was hooked. But then came the Great Egret, loudly announcing its triumphant arrival. The shot made me laugh, and tear up, a little – at the wonder that is there, in nature, and the privilege it is to see these birds through your lens. It seems to me that shot is a portrait, and also the magnificent landing shot of the Snowy Egret, looking to left (and right) before landing. They’re images that will remain in my mind.

Enough of that! Happy New Year again 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on December 31, 2012 at 2:10 pm said:
  
  I can not express how pleased I am to read your very kind words. I so value the time you clearly take to view each photo and how you take sincere meaning from them. This is tremendously appreciated!
  With much thanks and best wishes for a healthy happy New Year!
  
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Gunta on December 31, 2012 at 2:37 am said:

The images are not only beautiful but also very instructive in identifying the differences in flight of these birds. I scrolled back and forth for the different colors of the feet and beaks of the egrets. Relative size not as much help in flight. Your images are far better than any I’ve seen in any of my bird books. Very impressive work, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 31, 2012 at 2:12 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much Gunta, I truly appreciate your very kind words and I’m thrilled you are enjoying my bird and wildlife photos. Thanks for your continued support and interest!
  Happy New Year!
  Phil
  
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roughseasinthemed on December 31, 2012 at 2:52 am said:

What superb photos Phil, what wonderful prints they would make. The hawk reminds me of a print I have in my Spanish dining room, except the one I have is sitting so far easier to capture/sketch. It’s not just the beauty of your photos though, the beauty of the birds and their flight comes out on every single one.

I can’t pick out a favourite, because they are all wonderful (I’ll run out of superlatives soon) but I have to say the white ibis remind me of some of the low fast ‘planes we sometimes see flying over Gibraltar!

(just realised I’m not following you, so I’ll put that right).

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- Phil Lanoue on December 31, 2012 at 2:17 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much for looking and commenting on these flight shots. I’m so happy you have been enjoying them. I also greatly appreciate your kind comments.
  And hey thanks for the Follow!
  Happy New Year
  
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janmasyn on December 31, 2012 at 4:36 am said:

Awesome shots Phil, wonderful nature images.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 31, 2012 at 2:18 pm said:
  
  Hey thanks Jan, I appreciate you looking and glad you like them.
  Happy New Year
  
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Bella Remy Photography on December 31, 2012 at 7:57 pm said:

What a fantastic December bird collection you gathered here Phil. You are so fortunate to be able to enjoy so many water birds. And the Coopers Hawk photo? Amazing, you can really get a good look at what one looks like. We’re always trying to figure out if it’s a cooper or a sharpie.
Hope you’re having a wonderful New Years!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 31, 2012 at 9:24 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million Emily! I’m really glad you enjoyed the BIF pics, and happy to hear you especially liked the Coopers!
  Hope you are enjoying your New Years Eve, we are having a good time here! 😀
  
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  - Bella Remy Photography on December 31, 2012 at 9:39 pm said:
    
    Snore…real exciting here. I’m working on tomorrows post. 🙂 Hope to shoot some birds tomorrow. I chased away the Hoodies from a pond and they still haven’t come back. 😦
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on January 1, 2013 at 4:28 pm said:
      
      Ha ha well hoodies are sure like that. Those guys can be so skittish.
      Hope you got some cool bird pics!
      
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Rick Alonzo Photography on December 31, 2012 at 8:27 pm said:

Wonderful shots here Phil! That set would be a great YEAR for many photographers! Happy New Year!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 31, 2012 at 9:22 pm said:
  
  I appreciate you looking and commenting Rick, thanks much and Happy New Year!
  
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FeyGirl on January 1, 2013 at 12:57 am said:

Just beautiful!!!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 1, 2013 at 4:28 pm said:
  
  Thanks much FeyGirl!
  
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crazytraintotinkytown on January 1, 2013 at 6:04 am said:

They’re amazing Phil but that’s what we’ve come to expect from you! Happy New Year

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- Phil Lanoue on January 1, 2013 at 4:28 pm said:
  
  I really appreciate your very kind words D!
  
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niasunset on January 1, 2013 at 7:41 am said:

Great shots!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 1, 2013 at 4:29 pm said:
  
  Thank you Nia, I’m so glad you like them!
  
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Patrizia M. on January 1, 2013 at 6:37 pm said:

Fantastiche, wowwwwwwwwwwwww!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 2, 2013 at 9:10 pm said:
  
  Grazie Pat 🙂
  
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Paula on January 3, 2013 at 9:00 am said:

Do you have any of these birds stuffed at home?

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- Phil Lanoue on January 3, 2013 at 12:20 pm said:
  
  No Paula, of course not.
  I’m guessing you are joking right? 🙂
  
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Lectures au Coeur on January 3, 2013 at 10:21 am said:

Hello,
you are nominated for the Reality Award.
http://lecturesaucoeur.com/2013/01/02/reality/
Congratulations !

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- Phil Lanoue on January 6, 2013 at 1:09 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much I aappreciate it!
  
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