Snack Time | Phil Lanoue Photography

Snack Time

This little Tricolored heron was enjoying snatching little fish out of the salt marsh on a cold February afternoon. Catching and eating tiny fish and shrimp is typical for one of the smaller waders like this tri. Although they will occasionally grab a larger fish if the opportunity presents itself, they generally seem quite content to keep busy hunting for the smaller prey which makes up the majority of their diet.

36 thoughts on “Snack Time”

janmasyn on March 2, 2013 at 12:37 pm said:

Great shot Phil. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2013 at 1:27 pm said:
  
  Thanks Jan, I appreciate it.
  
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transplantedtatar on March 2, 2013 at 12:42 pm said:

Such a tiny morsel.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2013 at 1:27 pm said:
  
  Yeah but they love ’em! 🙂
  
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monisertel on March 2, 2013 at 12:48 pm said:

Dear Phil,
stunning snapshot, great in color, light and details, love it ♥
Wish you a nice Sunday,
moni

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2013 at 1:28 pm said:
  
  Thank you moni I am happy you like this photo and hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend!
  
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Chillbrook on March 2, 2013 at 1:22 pm said:

Another smashing picture Phil! 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2013 at 1:28 pm said:
  
  I greatly appreciate the kind comment Adrian!
  
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Gunta on March 2, 2013 at 1:22 pm said:

Probably doesn’t leave as much time for squabbling.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2013 at 1:30 pm said:
  
  You are right about that. The more time spent hunting for food leaves less time for squabbles.
  
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sallywoodphotography on March 2, 2013 at 3:26 pm said:

Perfect catch of that little fishy snack at just he right moment……… now how do you do that!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2013 at 5:00 pm said:
  
  Well they make it easy for me when they set up shots like that. 😉 😀
  Thanks Sally!
  
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adinparadise on March 2, 2013 at 3:45 pm said:

He really does look very happy, Phil, but I bet the fish isn’t. 🙂 Well snapped pic again.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2013 at 5:01 pm said:
  
  No I don’t believe the fish are ever happy. Especially when they are going down the hatch still wriggling. 😯
  Thanks much Sylvia!
  
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juditon on March 2, 2013 at 4:37 pm said:

really timely picture, very good

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2013 at 5:01 pm said:
  
  Thank very much for looking and commenting.
  
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Molly Argo on March 2, 2013 at 6:14 pm said:

What a happy look! And what a great photo!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 4, 2013 at 7:48 pm said:
  
  I appreciate your very kind comments Molly!
  
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Ammi on March 2, 2013 at 6:39 pm said:

Awesome shot with the informative caption! Love the ripples in the water

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- Phil Lanoue on March 4, 2013 at 7:49 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Ammi, I greatly appreciate you looking and commenting!
  
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dinajohnston on March 2, 2013 at 7:17 pm said:

Perfect catch on that fish flip!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 4, 2013 at 7:49 pm said:
  
  Thanks, these little herons are fun to watch!
  
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Gracie on March 2, 2013 at 9:12 pm said:

Perfect timing, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 4, 2013 at 7:50 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much Gracie, glad you liked it!
  
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Charlie@Seattle Trekker on March 2, 2013 at 9:14 pm said:

Love the photo and reading the background information was very enjoyable.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 4, 2013 at 7:50 pm said:
  
  I am so happy you enjoyed the photo and info! 🙂
  
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Inspired and pretty on March 3, 2013 at 12:05 pm said:

You always have amazing photos, this one is superb !

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- Phil Lanoue on March 4, 2013 at 7:50 pm said:
  
  I really appreciate your kind words!
  
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Gareth Rasberry on March 3, 2013 at 6:30 pm said:

Superb action capture, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 4, 2013 at 7:48 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million Gareth!
  
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joserasan66 on March 4, 2013 at 1:57 pm said:

Eyyyyyy Pequeñines No… Muy Buena Fotografía, Sin Duda La Espera Y El Acecho Tienen Su Recompensa…

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- Phil Lanoue on March 4, 2013 at 7:47 pm said:
  
  Sí. Trato de ser paciente y esperar a ver algo interesante.
  
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petspeopleandlife on March 4, 2013 at 7:02 pm said:

Beautiful color and capture.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 4, 2013 at 7:48 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much glad you liked it!
  
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Bella Remy Photography on March 4, 2013 at 9:35 pm said:

That is such a teeny little fish. I wonder if he can even taste it. Cute bird!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 5, 2013 at 10:57 am said:
  
  I’m never sure if taste plays into their feeding habits at all. Food is food. Big or small. They need it to survive.
  Probably if they could talk they may have some opinions to share however. 🙂
  The tris are pretty birds.
  
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