Just Passing By

This afternoon in the salt marsh an egret was marching purposefully along as it hunted for fish. At one point it passed by this brown pelican who had been fishing but was taking a break at the moment. Notice how the two birds totally ignore each other and never even change expression. But then again…it may have been more a case of the egret snubbing the pelican since the egret has likely lost fish to him and is not feeling particularly friendly.

25 thoughts on “Just Passing By”

Fergiemoto on April 1, 2013 at 11:32 pm said:

LOL – they look like they are just tolerating each others presence.
Great shots!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 2, 2013 at 2:03 pm said:
  
  I think that’s what they were doing. 🙂 Thanks!
  
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janmasyn on April 2, 2013 at 12:09 am said:

Great shots Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 2, 2013 at 2:04 pm said:
  
  Thanks a lot Jan.
  
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Charlie@Seattle Trekker on April 2, 2013 at 12:12 am said:

Great fun, I do love your photos and back story information.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 2, 2013 at 2:04 pm said:
  
  I’m so happy you enjoy the photos and stories!
  
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adinparadise on April 2, 2013 at 3:41 am said:

That’s so funny, Phil, but don’t we do just the same? We pass by so many fellow human beings every day, with never a flicker of a smile. 😕

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- Phil Lanoue on April 2, 2013 at 2:06 pm said:
  
  Oh absolutely. The last time somebody stole one of my fish and then I saw him again on the street I completely ignored him. 😐 😦 😀
  
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  - adinparadise on April 2, 2013 at 2:11 pm said:
    
    😆 Thanks, Phil, I just nearly choked to death. 😯
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on April 2, 2013 at 2:25 pm said:
      
      Oops 😳 sorry Sylvia. 😀
      
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  - Mickey Moten on April 3, 2013 at 7:28 pm said:
    
    That one made me laugh! Now my wife’s looking at me like I’m crazy… of course, she may be right! ;o)
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on April 3, 2013 at 7:30 pm said:
      
      My wife looks at me like that all the time! 😀
      
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Maggie Davey on April 2, 2013 at 5:32 am said:

Isn’t the interaction between birds and animals endlessly fascinating, as we try to work out what they are thinking? Lovely pictures, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 2, 2013 at 2:08 pm said:
  
  Yes Maggie I always try to talk for them imagining what I suspect they might be saying and thinking. Maybe sometimes I’m even right, but in any case it’s part of the fun in it! 🙂
  
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Chillbrook on April 2, 2013 at 2:56 pm said:

Smashing series Phil. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on April 3, 2013 at 10:06 am said:
  
  Thanks a bunch Adrian! 😀
  
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Amy on April 2, 2013 at 5:08 pm said:

Fun to learn about birds a little more everyday from your post 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on April 3, 2013 at 10:06 am said:
  
  I’m very happy you enjoy the photos and info Amy!
  
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lylekrahn on April 2, 2013 at 7:10 pm said:

Beautiful. Quite a difference in beak size.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 3, 2013 at 10:08 am said:
  
  Thanks, yes two very different beaks and two very different fishing styles. The pelicans hit the water like they were just tossed out of a moving vehicle. Not extremely graceful.
  
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Bella Remy Photography on April 3, 2013 at 5:37 pm said:

I really enjoy these moments that you capture. Each one minding their own business, sort of like being in a big city.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 3, 2013 at 7:24 pm said:
  
  Thank you Emily, I’m happy you like these pics and yes indeed very similar to people behavior especially in a city. 🙂
  
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Beverly on April 3, 2013 at 5:41 pm said:

Very nice pictures Phil! I love to watch those pelicans dive into the water. Such power! When will the Spoonbills be back in the park? I am anxiously awaiting their return.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 3, 2013 at 7:26 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch Beverly so glad you liked these photos!
  Spoonies may not come in until early July, that has been their pattern. Although we had one individual last year in May.
  
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mariayarri on April 5, 2013 at 4:25 pm said:

I wish that we had birds like these, where i live … but we haven´t … So i really enjoy your photos of them. // Maria

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