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.
Phil Lanoue Photography 
Great shot Phil. 🙂
Thanks Jan, I appreciate it.
Such a tiny morsel.
Yeah but they love ’em! 🙂
Dear Phil,
stunning snapshot, great in color, light and details, love it ♥
Wish you a nice Sunday,
moni
Thank you moni I am happy you like this photo and hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Another smashing picture Phil! 🙂
I greatly appreciate the kind comment Adrian!
Probably doesn’t leave as much time for squabbling.
You are right about that. The more time spent hunting for food leaves less time for squabbles.
Perfect catch of that little fishy snack at just he right moment……… now how do you do that!!!
Well they make it easy for me when they set up shots like that. 😉 😀
Thanks Sally!
He really does look very happy, Phil, but I bet the fish isn’t. 🙂 Well snapped pic again.
No I don’t believe the fish are ever happy. Especially when they are going down the hatch still wriggling. 😯
Thanks much Sylvia!
really timely picture, very good
Thank very much for looking and commenting.
What a happy look! And what a great photo!
I appreciate your very kind comments Molly!
Awesome shot with the informative caption! Love the ripples in the water
Thanks very much Ammi, I greatly appreciate you looking and commenting!
Perfect catch on that fish flip!
Thanks, these little herons are fun to watch!
Perfect timing, Phil!
Thank you so much Gracie, glad you liked it!
Love the photo and reading the background information was very enjoyable.
I am so happy you enjoyed the photo and info! 🙂
You always have amazing photos, this one is superb !
I really appreciate your kind words!
Superb action capture, Phil!
Thanks a million Gareth!
Eyyyyyy Pequeñines No… Muy Buena Fotografía, Sin Duda La Espera Y El Acecho Tienen Su Recompensa…
Sí. Trato de ser paciente y esperar a ver algo interesante.
Beautiful color and capture.
Thanks so much glad you liked it!
That is such a teeny little fish. I wonder if he can even taste it. Cute bird!
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.