Scenes From The Marsh

It was a real hot one over at the marsh pond yesterday, but that didn’t mean the wildlife could stay inside and keep cool. Many of the local residents were out earning a living as usual despite the heat. The anhinga was flipping fish in the air as it normally does, and a great blue heron was busy plucking out his dinner since take away service is not available at the marsh. A juvenile white ibis was in a hurry to catch up to his friends that had all decided they needed to immediately move to the other side of the pond. And Mr. Gator seemed to be the coolest of them all (well isn’t he always?!) by relaxing in the water and watching everyone else rush around like crazy. Just another day in marsh world.

36 thoughts on “Scenes From The Marsh”

thehappyhugger on June 13, 2013 at 1:42 pm said:

Perfect pictures 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on June 13, 2013 at 1:44 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch I appreciate it!
  
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Deb W. Trotter on June 13, 2013 at 1:51 pm said:

And another fun story and series of photos from Phil! The closeup of the heron is stunning.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 13, 2013 at 2:13 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Deb I’m happy you enjoyed these!
  
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lylekrahn on June 13, 2013 at 2:10 pm said:

You seem to be venturing into the world of art with that second photo. I like it!

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- Phil Lanoue on June 13, 2013 at 2:17 pm said:
  
  Ok good idea, lets call it ‘art’ Even better intentionally arty. I won’t mention anything about how I had my settings a bit off and this was the result. 😉
  I once had a newspaper editor that would often suggest I “get something a little arty”. I always wondered who this ‘Little Arty’ guy was. 🙂
  
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janmasyn on June 13, 2013 at 2:22 pm said:

Great shots, excellent nature & wildlife photography.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 13, 2013 at 2:39 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Jan, I’m happy you like the wildlife photos!
  
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meyer23 on June 13, 2013 at 2:27 pm said:

Fantastic and funny pics, especially the first. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on June 13, 2013 at 2:39 pm said:
  
  I appreciate you looking and glad you like the photos!
  
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Gunta on June 13, 2013 at 3:43 pm said:

For a moment here it looked like we might have a bit of summer, but now we’re back to drizzly cool. Perhaps your friends could come over and cool off. I wouldn’t mind having them pose for me. 😀

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- Phil Lanoue on June 13, 2013 at 4:39 pm said:
  
  It’s 95F in the shade here today with a heat index of over 100. The gators are just going to have to get along without me, I’m staying in the AC with a movie. I miiiight go over tonight if it cools down to a frosty 90F later.
  
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HansHB on June 13, 2013 at 4:45 pm said:

Great photos, lovely compositions.
I do like your last one, it’s great!

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- Phil Lanoue on June 13, 2013 at 4:54 pm said:
  
  Well thanks very much Hans I really appreciate you looking and commenting and glad you like these photos!
  
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norasphotos4u on June 13, 2013 at 8:33 pm said:

The second photo is a stunner !!

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- Phil Lanoue on June 14, 2013 at 1:17 pm said:
  
  Hey thanks, glad you like it!
  
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The Wanderlust Gene on June 13, 2013 at 11:37 pm said:

Live action fishing scenes! How terrifying it must be for the fish – swimming around one minute, engulfed by an anhinga, the next, then flung into the air wondering, wishing, hoping … to end up head first down your tormentor’s gullet – not to mention being speared by a great blue (stunning shot, by the way!). Tremendous day out at the marsh, thank you. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on June 14, 2013 at 1:17 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much for checking out these photos and commenting and I’m really happy you enjoyed them!
  
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Shelley on June 14, 2013 at 12:28 am said:

Like everyone else, love the GBH shot– mighty small fish for a large bird.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 14, 2013 at 1:18 pm said:
  
  Well I’m happy you and others liked the GBH pic, I was happy I got it.
  They need to eat quite a few of those fish to fill them up I expect.
  
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monisertel on June 14, 2013 at 9:20 am said:

Dear Phil,
the 2nd picture is my favorit, great work!!!
Wish you a nice day
moni

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- Phil Lanoue on June 14, 2013 at 1:19 pm said:
  
  Hi moni,, so glad you like the GBH pic!
  Thanks!
  
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Garden Walk Garden Talk on June 14, 2013 at 9:26 am said:

I enjoyed the photos and the story. Some rush, some relax.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 14, 2013 at 1:20 pm said:
  
  I’m happy you enjoyed the photos and story! And yes indeed, such is life in the marsh, they go about it in their own way.
  
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Kitt Crescendo on June 14, 2013 at 10:15 am said:

Awesome shots…and this time Mr Gator looks to be watching the action… Strangely, the look in his eye seems a bit mellow to me. One can hope that means he’s already full.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 14, 2013 at 1:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks glad you liked these pics!
  Yes Mr. Gator looks quite relaxed and the birds probably thought he looked full too because they were fishing practically right next to him.
  
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Maggie Davey on June 14, 2013 at 12:05 pm said:

Such great shots, as usual, Phil! I just love the gbh, one of my favourites!

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- Phil Lanoue on June 14, 2013 at 1:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Maggie and the GBH is my fave as well!
  
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adinparadise on June 14, 2013 at 3:53 pm said:

Another fabulous series, Phil. Mr ‘Gator certainly looks like Jo Cool on a very busy marsh campus. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on June 15, 2013 at 12:53 pm said:
  
  Oh he’s plenty cool alright! And could accurately be called “Big Man On Campus” Thanks Sylvia!
  
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crazytraintotinkytown on June 15, 2013 at 12:36 pm said:

Just love that picture of the heron

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- Phil Lanoue on June 15, 2013 at 12:53 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much so glad you liked that GBH pic!
  
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Bella Remy Photography on June 16, 2013 at 8:15 pm said:

WOW ! That second image is stunning. You are a tough photographer, hanging out in the heat like that. Hope you’re using electrolytes.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 17, 2013 at 7:15 pm said:
  
  I was out this morning and it got hot, I was dizzy by the time I left. I got some anhinga pics but nothing earth shattering. Forgot my water too.
  Thanks for checking these out Emily!
  
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bayphotosbydonna on June 24, 2013 at 7:56 pm said:

Awesome captures, especially love the GBH close-up, what a shot!

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- Phil Lanoue on June 25, 2013 at 11:09 am said:
  
  Well thanks very much great to hear you really enjoyed the photos and especially my favorite bird the GBH!
  
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