All Fluffed Up… | Phil Lanoue Photography

All Fluffed Up…

Snowy Egrets can often be quite entertaining to watch and photograph. They are easily excitable and will fluff themselves up whenever they get annoyed which seems to frequently be the case. In the next to last picture that snowy looks like it practically exploded…although his friends do not seem at all impressed. I think that aggravates them even more, to go through all that effort and then be ignored is not the expected and hoped for reaction!

75 thoughts on “All Fluffed Up…”

crazytraintotinkytown on February 18, 2013 at 12:24 pm said:

I have a boss who’s exactly the same!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 10:50 am said:
  
  That seems to be a common theme for bosses. 🙂
  
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Gracie on February 18, 2013 at 12:28 pm said:

Excellent shots, Phil. And here’s me thinking he was just having a bad hair day! LOL!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 10:50 am said:
  
  Thanks very much Gracie, he did have a lot of hair out of place. 🙂
  
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Simone Lipscomb on February 18, 2013 at 12:30 pm said:

very nice

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 10:51 am said:
  
  Thanks for looking.
  
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einfachtilda on February 18, 2013 at 1:06 pm said:

Was für ein wunderschöner und filigraner Vogel…ich mag ihn sehr.

LG Mathilda 😉

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 10:52 am said:
  
  Ich bin froh, dass du gerne sehen diesen Vogel 😀
  
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pilipala51 on February 18, 2013 at 1:08 pm said:

Fantastic shots. I’ve never seen a snowy egret.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 10:53 am said:
  
  Thanks glad you like the photos. Snowys can often be found in our area pretty much year round. They are fun to watch. 🙂
  
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niasunset on February 18, 2013 at 1:12 pm said:

Oh My, this is amazing, I have never seen something like that. I loved so much, beautiful photographs… Thank you dear Phil, love, nia

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 10:53 am said:
  
  Thank you so much for you kind words Nia and I am happy you like this bird!
  How is Princess doing?
  
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  - niasunset on February 19, 2013 at 11:07 am said:
    
    She is fine dear Phil, takes her pill still we will go to visit again our vet for checking… Thank you, love, nia
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 11:11 am said:
      
      I am happy to hear she is doing well. 🙂
      
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janmasyn on February 18, 2013 at 1:51 pm said:

Lovely photo’s Phil, excellent captured.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 10:54 am said:
  
  Thank you Jan I appreciate you looking.
  
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monisertel on February 18, 2013 at 1:53 pm said:

Hi Phil,
what wonderful and funny pictures, never seen it before, thanks for this amazing series ♥
Wish you a good start in the new week,
moni

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 10:54 am said:
  
  I am very happy you enjoyed these photos moni!
  
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Chillbrook on February 18, 2013 at 2:36 pm said:

That is funny. It looks as though he/she’s spent too much time in make-up before making and entrance. Very entertaining as you say Phil. Brilliant shots! 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 10:55 am said:
  
  Thanks much Adrian, I’m glad you enjoyed these!
  
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HansHB on February 18, 2013 at 2:41 pm said:

Great and funny photos!
Well done!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 10:55 am said:
  
  Thank you Hans I appreciate your kind words!
  
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roughseasinthemed on February 18, 2013 at 3:01 pm said:

Gorgeous shots of plumage. Looks a bit like some of the whackier hats seen on the British racecourse meets.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 10:56 am said:
  
  Thanks gla dyou liked htese pics!
  That’s probably how they got the idea for some of those hats. Wacky indeed! 😀
  
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joserasan66 on February 18, 2013 at 4:14 pm said:

Ufffff… Cada Vez Que Te Visito Me Sorprendes Más… Muy Buena Serie, Muy Buena… Un Saludo.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 10:57 am said:
  
  Estoy muy feliz de que haya disfrutado de estas fotos 😀
  
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Gunta on February 18, 2013 at 4:32 pm said:

Out here, our egrets are generally solitary and I’ve never seen one all fluffed up. Possibly because there’s no one around to impress?

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 10:58 am said:
  
  Here the snowys particularly often hang around in small groups. Of course they are completely unable to get along so I wonder why they stay together. 😕 🙂
  
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Susanne Haun on February 18, 2013 at 4:46 pm said:

A very beautyfull bird and great photos.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 10:59 am said:
  
  Thank you much for looking and commenting!
  
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shoreacres on February 18, 2013 at 5:32 pm said:

That looks to me like the avian equivalent of “I’m going to huff, and I’ll puff, and I’ll….eh….just stand here and try not to feel like a fool that everyone’s ignoring me!” Hilarious photos – and so unique!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 11:00 am said:
  
  That sounds about right! Thanks very much for checking out these photos I greatly appreciate it!
  
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sallywoodphotography on February 18, 2013 at 6:26 pm said:

Prima Dona??? LOL.. Great shots!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 11:00 am said:
  
  I’m thinking so…Ha! Thanks Sally 🙂
  
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meyer23 on February 18, 2013 at 6:49 pm said:

Excellent and funny shots. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 11:00 am said:
  
  Thank you I’m happy you like them!
  
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Gareth Rasberry on February 18, 2013 at 8:24 pm said:

Very good shots, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 11:01 am said:
  
  I appreciate you looking Gareth thanks!
  
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Bella Remy Photography on February 18, 2013 at 10:14 pm said:

WOW ! These are absolutely amazing photos. The best I’ve ever seen. Makes me think of the 1980’s song,

I uh am.. a punk rocker. I uh am… a punk rocker

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 11:02 am said:
  
  Oh he’s rockin’ alright!
  Thanks much for checking these out Emily and I’m happy you enjoyed them!
  
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lylekrahn on February 18, 2013 at 10:36 pm said:

That is impressive! Have you ever tried it?

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 11:04 am said:
  
  Oh it’s impressive alright! Or maybe not from the looks of the other snowys.
  I was about to get fluffed up myself yesterday afternoon. I was set up on a bald eagle in a tree when some lady and her kid went into the woods under it and started yelling and banging around causing the eagle to leave prematurly.
  
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  - lylekrahn on February 19, 2013 at 12:40 pm said:
    
    There’s a reason to fluff!
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 2:13 pm said:
      
      It sure is!
      
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Rexlin Victor on February 19, 2013 at 12:10 am said:

🙂 Impressive!!! Excellent shots!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 11:05 am said:
  
  Thanks! So glad you liked them!
  
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thehappyhugger on February 19, 2013 at 2:06 am said:

They’re so beautiful and not beautiful all in one. Love the pics, Phil 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 11:06 am said:
  
  I know exactly what you mean. 🙂 It’s a big reason I feel compelled to watch their antics and photograph it as much as possible.
  Glad you enjoyed these photos!
  
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allemeineleidenschaften on February 19, 2013 at 2:22 am said:

absolutely fantastic, Phil! Great shots and…. thank you for the loud laugh this morning 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 11:07 am said:
  
  I’m really glad you enjoyed these! Thanks very much for looking and commenting!
  
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petspeopleandlife on February 19, 2013 at 2:33 am said:

This is one beautiful bird. The fethers are quite beautiful.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 11:07 am said:
  
  They do look considerably more interesting and attractive when fluffed up I think. 🙂
  
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Garden Walk Garden Talk on February 19, 2013 at 7:59 am said:

I love these birds and seeing their feathers blowing like that is magical.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 11:08 am said:
  
  I’m very happy you enjoyed seeing the snowy! They are wonderful birds and fun to watch!
  
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Fotografin Thee Ballmer on February 19, 2013 at 10:19 am said:

Thank you for showing these outstanding photos !! What a nice bird and what great effects you got with making it angry;-) Seems it wasn’t too angry, it stood there:-) Congratulations, LG Thee

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 11:10 am said:
  
  I think it was mostly trying to intimidate and impress it’s friends and they can be very amusing when they get that attitude! 🙂 I enjoy watching them very much.
  Thank you so much for looking and commenting I appreciate it!
  
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  - Fotografin Thee Ballmer on February 19, 2013 at 11:18 am said:
    
    I wish we had more exiting birds in Switzerland:-)
    LG Thee
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 2:08 pm said:
      
      Well you sure have many amazing scenics in Switzerland that’s for sure!
      
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adinparadise on February 19, 2013 at 12:10 pm said:

Such pretty hair-does! Can you ask who their hair stylist is for me? 😀

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 2:10 pm said:
  
  It is some hair-do no doubt about it! 🙂 I’ll ask around and see what I can come up with. Don’t know for sure but I’m guessing it involves lots of hair gel. 😕 😀
  
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drawandshoot on February 19, 2013 at 12:18 pm said:

Gosh, I LOVE this set! An egret putting on a show – so elegant! Fabulous, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2013 at 2:11 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much Karen, glad you like these! They do put on a show when they get those attitudes, and I’m happy when I’m there to see it.
  
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theforagingphotographer on February 19, 2013 at 6:03 pm said:

Hahaha these are hilarious! I love the last one when you finally see that his companions are totally unimpressed by his hissy fit! 😀

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- Phil Lanoue on February 22, 2013 at 12:22 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Lucy, I’m glad you enjoyed these! That was the best part at the end how his friends were totally ignoring the tantrum! 😀
  
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Rick Alonzo Photography on February 19, 2013 at 10:17 pm said:

Very interesting! I always learn something when I read your posts. Great work again!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 22, 2013 at 12:23 pm said:
  
  I greatly appreciate the kind comments Rick, thanks much!
  
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lost in sweden on February 22, 2013 at 9:47 am said:

Hahahahaha that’s just hilarious 😀

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- Phil Lanoue on February 22, 2013 at 12:23 pm said:
  
  It is funny and I never get tired of seeing this behavior and I still laugh every time!
  
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Patrizia M. on February 22, 2013 at 6:08 pm said:

Sono un vero incanto queste foto, che splendore!!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 23, 2013 at 10:53 am said:
  
  Sono così felice che ti piace queste foto Pat 🙂
  
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Katariina Partala on February 23, 2013 at 1:35 pm said:

Hahahahahahahaha!!! These birds look awesome!! :p

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- Phil Lanoue on February 24, 2013 at 11:23 am said:
  
  They are *very* entertaining and we always have a good time when they are around and active! They can sometimes really put on a show. 😀
  
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Molly Argo on February 23, 2013 at 8:29 pm said:

Just purely beautiful!!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 24, 2013 at 11:23 am said:
  
  They are fun birds to watch and photograph for sure!
  Thanks Molly!
  
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jrista on March 11, 2013 at 9:46 pm said:

Wonderful shots! Love those frilly feathers. Looks like he attracted a whole harem, too!

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