Snowys Being Snowys | Phil Lanoue Photography

Snowys Being Snowys

Once again last week I was witness to yet more snowy egret bickering. As is often the case, one snowy is generally incapable of getting along with another snowy. I have seen one fly clear across the marsh to chase off a bird who was simply minding it’s own business and not bothering anyone. Well, not bothering anyone except the snowy who took offense to having the mere presence of the other snowy in “his” marsh.

But so it goes in the always active, and never dull world of the snowy egret!

56 thoughts on “Snowys Being Snowys”

Gracie on February 25, 2013 at 11:15 am said:

Excellent action shots as always, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 25, 2013 at 7:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks Gracie, glad you like them!
  
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pleisbilongtumi on February 25, 2013 at 11:17 am said:

these are truly stunning photo series ! Thank you very much for giving me a chance to enjoy them.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 25, 2013 at 7:21 pm said:
  
  Well I am very happy you enjoyed these photos!
  
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janmasyn on February 25, 2013 at 11:27 am said:

Wonderful photos Phil, and indeed, never a dull moment in snowy’s world. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on February 25, 2013 at 7:22 pm said:
  
  Thanks Jan, yes always something going on with that group.
  
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pixelspielerei on February 25, 2013 at 11:38 am said:

Great, great Shots! 😉

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- Phil Lanoue on February 25, 2013 at 7:22 pm said:
  
  So happy you enjoyed these photos!
  
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einfachtilda on February 25, 2013 at 11:59 am said:

The Snowy Egret is also a wonderful animal and your photos as always, perfect and beautiful.

I wish a good week friends and a dear greeting by Mathilda 😉

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- Phil Lanoue on February 25, 2013 at 7:23 pm said:
  
  Ich bin sehr glücklich, Sie genießen diese Fotos! Vielen Dank 🙂
  
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edithlevyphotography on February 25, 2013 at 12:40 pm said:

I love the way you’ve captured them. They look like they’re dancing.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 25, 2013 at 7:24 pm said:
  
  Thanks Edith, they do have an interesting way of dancing. 😀
  
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monisertel on February 25, 2013 at 12:52 pm said:

Hi Phil,
is this the dance in the new week??? 😉
Great captured, brilliant shots!
Wish you a nice week
moni

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- Phil Lanoue on February 25, 2013 at 7:24 pm said:
  
  Hi moni, yes the dance of the week! Thank you so much! 😀
  
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roughseasinthemed on February 25, 2013 at 12:59 pm said:

What acrobats they are. Brilliant dancing in the air!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 25, 2013 at 7:25 pm said:
  
  They can be quite entertaining to watch! Thanks for looking and commenting!
  
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hrosez on February 25, 2013 at 1:19 pm said:

Cool shots! I love how you always get the action captured so wonderfully!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 25, 2013 at 7:25 pm said:
  
  I greatly appreciate the kind words, thanks!
  
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dinajohnston on February 25, 2013 at 1:23 pm said:

Great action shots! It’s funny to watch them squabble.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 25, 2013 at 7:25 pm said:
  
  Thanks and yes they can be a lot of fun to watch and photograph! 🙂
  
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lylekrahn on February 25, 2013 at 1:24 pm said:

Great shots. But you left that poor snowy just hanging in the air! So did the snowy minding his own business leave?

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- Phil Lanoue on February 25, 2013 at 7:27 pm said:
  
  Thanks and yes they always leave, then get back together for more arguments, then leave, then get back together. Well you get the idea.
  I had a couple more frames form this that I forgot to include darn it. 😦
  
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Solveig on February 25, 2013 at 2:32 pm said:

Amazing great detailed pictures! Do you use some kind of sports/action camera and lens?

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- Phil Lanoue on February 25, 2013 at 7:28 pm said:
  
  I am very happy you enjoyed these snowy photos!
  I use a Canon 7D DSLR and a 300 or 400mm lens. Very fast focus camera.
  
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  - Solveig on February 26, 2013 at 5:07 pm said:
    
    Great! I look forward to upgrading my camera, and I will for certain buy a camera with fast focus, as mine is a bit slow.
    
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uthamz on February 25, 2013 at 2:45 pm said:

I envy the sharpness in your action shots !
Beautiful shots , Phil

utham

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- Phil Lanoue on February 25, 2013 at 7:28 pm said:
  
  I appreciate the kind words, thanks very much utham!
  
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Utasflow on February 25, 2013 at 2:46 pm said:

Cool 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on February 25, 2013 at 7:28 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much for checking them out!
  
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Chillbrook on February 25, 2013 at 2:57 pm said:

They’re at it again.. 😯 Smashing photos Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 25, 2013 at 7:29 pm said:
  
  They sure are! Thanks much Adrian!
  
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sallywoodphotography on February 25, 2013 at 7:09 pm said:

Great photos….. such vibrant color!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 25, 2013 at 7:29 pm said:
  
  Thank you Sally! I have fun watching them!
  
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theforagingphotographer on February 25, 2013 at 7:22 pm said:

Stunning Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 25, 2013 at 7:30 pm said:
  
  Glad you enjoyed these Lucy! Say hi to mum!
  
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photographybycalliec on February 25, 2013 at 7:25 pm said:

Just beautiful, your images are so sharp, and the birds are so elegant. Magic!!!
Cheers Callie

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- Phil Lanoue on February 25, 2013 at 7:30 pm said:
  
  I greatly appreciate your kind words Callie, thanks! 🙂
  
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Scott Marshall on February 25, 2013 at 7:37 pm said:

okay I have been looking at your images for while now – seeing what I can learn – I ain’t got the kit to get theses shots (yet) I don’t have access to this kind of wildlife (either) – but I recognise neither of these things are important in your images because your strength is the social commentary – in general your images tell a story – so I may well try this with seagulls n crows over the next wee while – we shall see 😉

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- Phil Lanoue on February 25, 2013 at 9:28 pm said:
  
  Well I’m happy you enjoy the goofy stories along with the photos Scott. I try to bring a little bit of the marshland life into the site here and hopefully a few laughs as well along the way.
  Ok. let’s see what you come up with on those gulls and crows. 🙂
  
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Bella Remy Photography on February 25, 2013 at 7:40 pm said:

I really do love the gracefulness of their wings. They are always such works of art. So delicate but yet so strong.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 25, 2013 at 9:29 pm said:
  
  That’s a great way of viewing htem Emily, thanks. So glad you enjoyed these photos too!
  
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petspeopleandlife on February 25, 2013 at 9:41 pm said:

These are tremendous shots. Love the one of the snowy in the air. The bird seems to be hovering with those long yellow legs and the bright white feathers poofed by the breeze.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 25, 2013 at 9:48 pm said:
  
  I greatly appreciate your very kind comments and glad you enjoyed these photos!
  
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adinparadise on February 25, 2013 at 10:46 pm said:

Those snowys really so seem to go looking for trouble, Phil. Great pics as always. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on February 26, 2013 at 12:54 pm said:
  
  Yes they do, and they are experts at finding trouble.
  Thanks a bunch Sylvia!
  
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thehappyhugger on February 26, 2013 at 6:43 am said:

They looks like bird ballerinas in some sort of drama 🙂
Nice pics Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 26, 2013 at 12:56 pm said:
  
  Well drama they have! Not sure if their ballet skills are quite at the professional level quite yet though. 😉
  Glad you like the pics!
  
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Andrew on February 26, 2013 at 7:56 am said:

Great sequence, Phil. Terrific light too. Well done.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 26, 2013 at 12:56 pm said:
  
  Thanks Andrew, I appreciate you looking and commenting!
  
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Mitzi on February 26, 2013 at 12:29 pm said:

You can’t argue with the comic relief that larger birds offer us when they have their wings spread wide. I actually posted one today of a pelican in that same pose and it just cracks me up. Lovely Snowy’s!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 26, 2013 at 12:57 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much for checking these out Mitzi I appreciate it!
  
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Fergiemoto on March 2, 2013 at 4:27 pm said:

These action shots are fabulous! Wow!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 13, 2013 at 9:34 am said:
  
  Thanks! Glad you like them!
  
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zannyro on March 11, 2013 at 10:55 pm said:

Love these! Love the Snowies!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 13, 2013 at 9:34 am said:
  
  Thanks very much and yes the snowys can often be entertaining!
  
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  - zannyro on March 13, 2013 at 9:37 am said:
    
    They’re just the tiniest bit “goofy”..
    
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