January Flights | Phil Lanoue Photography

January Flights

In keeping with the tradition I started several months ago, I’m posting some various flight photos for the month of January that have not been previously posted. This is the first time these have seen the light of day anywhere.

Bald Eagle

Bald Eagle

Black-bellied Plover

Black-bellied Plover

Brown Pelican

Brown Pelican

Egret

Egret

Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron

Ibis

Ibis

Snowy Egret

Snowy Egret

47 thoughts on “January Flights”

Sue on January 31, 2013 at 1:40 pm said:

Love them all!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 31, 2013 at 4:31 pm said:
  
  Thanks I appreciate it!
  
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Ricky Simpson on January 31, 2013 at 1:42 pm said:

great shots Phil!…..I love BIF’s. As much as I like eagles the Plover is my favorite. Excellent detail!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 31, 2013 at 4:32 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Ricky, glad you liked the little plover!
  
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lylekrahn on January 31, 2013 at 1:59 pm said:

All great but I like the water coming off the great blue heron.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 31, 2013 at 4:32 pm said:
  
  I’m glad you saw that, wasn’t sure if it would be noticed. Thanks
  
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thehappyhugger on January 31, 2013 at 2:34 pm said:

Amazing photography, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 31, 2013 at 4:33 pm said:
  
  Thank you for looking and commenting!
  
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petspeopleandlife on January 31, 2013 at 2:50 pm said:

I really like these flight photos. Wonderful to see captures of birds in flight. Very nice series.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 31, 2013 at 4:33 pm said:
  
  I’m happy you liked the flight photos! 🙂
  
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Solveig on January 31, 2013 at 2:51 pm said:

Amazingly great pictures! Especially the two first ones. 😉 I wish there were birds like these everywhere, because the expansion of people has reached too far I believe… 😦

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- Phil Lanoue on January 31, 2013 at 4:34 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much! Yes I wish there were more birds like this everywhere. Many of them have been pushed out by more people building more things.
  
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adinparadise on January 31, 2013 at 3:13 pm said:

Superb photos once again, Phil. I especially love the GBH and The Pelican. Your getting really good at this photography lark. 😀

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- Phil Lanoue on January 31, 2013 at 4:35 pm said:
  
  Thanks much Sylvia! I figure with a lot more practice I just might start getting some respectable photos. 😀
  
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adinparadise on January 31, 2013 at 3:13 pm said:

Yes, you are. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on January 31, 2013 at 4:36 pm said:
  
  I’m trying… 🙂
  
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  - adinparadise on January 31, 2013 at 7:04 pm said:
    
    Very!
    
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janmasyn on January 31, 2013 at 3:58 pm said:

Wonderful captures Phil, BIF’s are not that easy to make, the second photo is top.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 31, 2013 at 4:36 pm said:
  
  I appreciate your very nice comments Jan and I’m glad you like the flight photos!
  
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meyer23 on January 31, 2013 at 4:37 pm said:

Wonderful flights 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on January 31, 2013 at 5:14 pm said:
  
  Thanks glad you like them!
  
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Chillbrook on January 31, 2013 at 4:50 pm said:

These are fabulous Phil as always but for me, number two is number one. Love it!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 31, 2013 at 5:15 pm said:
  
  Thanks Adrian and I’m happy you like the little plover. I often tend to overlook these birds but maybe I will start giving them more attention.
  
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Garden Walk Garden Talk on January 31, 2013 at 6:48 pm said:

The Plover is my favorite. They probably are not the most photographed birds, but this time, one outshines an eagle.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 3, 2013 at 12:02 pm said:
  
  I’m happy you liked the little plover! I tend to overlook these guys but they do look nice!
  
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sallywoodphotography on January 31, 2013 at 7:15 pm said:

Love them all! ….. maybe especially the blue heron, with the water droplets from his “feet”!!! And I agree, the plover is special!!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 3, 2013 at 12:03 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Sally, I’m very happy you enjoyed these flights! People seem to be lovin’ the plover! 😀
  
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photosfromtheloonybin on January 31, 2013 at 10:37 pm said:

My favourite is the Plover. The colours and markings are incredible!!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 3, 2013 at 12:04 pm said:
  
  Oh wow! Another vote for the plover! This little guy is cleaning up in the awards catagory! Thanks! 😀
  
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circuitousjourney on February 1, 2013 at 8:16 am said:

Your photographs are so much better than those in my field guides! These are wonderful.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 3, 2013 at 12:05 pm said:
  
  I greatly appreciate your kind words, thanks!
  
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Karen on February 1, 2013 at 9:40 am said:

I’ve enjoyed spending time this morning catching up on all your wonderful posts. They always remind me of all the wonderful birds that I used to see and enjoy when I lived in Key Largo. Beautiful photos!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 3, 2013 at 12:06 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much for looking and commenting Karen!
  Wow, you must have seen some incredible birds down in the keys! Sounds great!
  
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monisertel on February 1, 2013 at 12:10 pm said:

Hi Phil,
wonderful, amazing portrait shots of nice birds! Love it!!!
Wish you a nice time,
moni

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- Phil Lanoue on February 3, 2013 at 12:06 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much moni, I’m happy you enjoy these photos!
  
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Angelia Sims on February 1, 2013 at 3:01 pm said:

I had a dream about a bald eagle. It was pointed out to me and I couldn’t get my camera ready in time. Geez. LOL. I may need you to help me identify a couple of duck species. I saw some black and white ones the other day. Like Daffy Duck?

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- Phil Lanoue on February 3, 2013 at 12:09 pm said:
  
  The other night I had a dream that alligators were crawling up into bed with me, like the cat. Maybe I’m spending too much time around alligators?! 😀
  B&W ducks, could be buffleheads?
  Thanks Angelia!
  
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Bella Remy Photography on February 1, 2013 at 9:16 pm said:

Oh the plover photo is just glorious ! You are so fortunate to enjoy such a menagerie of wildlife Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 3, 2013 at 12:10 pm said:
  
  Well everyone seems to be really lovin’ the little plover! So nice that people enjoy this cute guy!
  Thanks for checking these out Emily!
  
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Molly Argo on February 2, 2013 at 9:12 pm said:

I love all of them! #2 is really a beauty!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 3, 2013 at 12:11 pm said:
  
  The little plover is absolutely killing it here! Ha! Thanks a million Molly!
  
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theforagingphotographer on February 3, 2013 at 1:41 pm said:

Oh that plover is adorable!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 4, 2013 at 5:36 pm said:
  
  Heh heh everyone loves the little plover! Thanks Lucy!
  
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Gunta on February 4, 2013 at 1:41 pm said:

All great shots, but the plover provides something a touch different from the usual cast of characters. And it’s just so danged cute!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 4, 2013 at 5:37 pm said:
  
  That’s so funny, yet another vote for the little plover. Yes, they are kinda cute and I’m going to have to start paying more attention to them. Thanks Gunta!
  
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Katariina Partala on February 5, 2013 at 11:23 am said:

The plover is my favourite! So cute… I wonder how it’s able to fly with such short wings!! 😀

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- Phil Lanoue on February 6, 2013 at 12:35 pm said:
  
  Wow another vote for the cute little plover! They are a bit plump too, along with little wings. But they fly super fast!
  Glad you liked these photos!
  
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