Morning Activity

So…the rain of the past few days has blown by and it’s once again a beautiful day here so I thought I would head out this morning to see if I could track down our visiting spoonbills. Well, I hope the inclement weather has not upset them because I saw no spoonies. Zero. Their wood stork pals who they often hang around with were everywhere but no sign of the pink goofballs.

So making do with what I did see, here is an anhinga fishing and big bubba giving me a bit of an attitude from the side of the marsh. I plan to check back later this evening and hope I can spot some spoonies…

41 thoughts on “Morning Activity”

Jane Lurie on July 3, 2013 at 4:05 pm said:

Wow! Great catch once again and I love Mr. Gator’s stare. Good comp on that one, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 3, 2013 at 6:49 pm said:
  
  Thanks Jane! Mr. A is trying out his best mean look but he’s really just a pussy cat. 🙂
  
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Paula on July 3, 2013 at 4:13 pm said:

These two photos really blow my mind!!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 3, 2013 at 6:49 pm said:
  
  Hey thanks Paula, I’m really glad you liked these!
  
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mike585 on July 3, 2013 at 4:41 pm said:

Now the first image is very nice, Phil. The second image is a little threatening. 😉

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- Phil Lanoue on July 3, 2013 at 6:50 pm said:
  
  Oh our pal Mr. A is just trying to make everyone believe he is a big tough guy, but he’s just a softie. 🙂
  
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janmasyn on July 3, 2013 at 5:22 pm said:

Wow Phil, the first image is super.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 3, 2013 at 6:50 pm said:
  
  Glad you like the anhinga Jan, thanks.
  
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photographybycalliec on July 3, 2013 at 5:26 pm said:

Unbelievable shots, are you laying down looking in the eyes of the croc or alligator??? The fish and bird shot is so sharp, to see the eyes in the fish so clearly is excellent shooting.A big wow!!!
cheers Callie

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- Phil Lanoue on July 3, 2013 at 6:52 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch Callie, and yes I am pretty much at ground level with the big guy. He kind of gives me a look but he knows I will get out of his way as he walks up on me. 🙂 Glad you like the anhinga fishing too!
  
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  - photographybycalliec on July 3, 2013 at 7:27 pm said:
    
    now Phil is it a croc or alligator? are they dangerous?
    Our crocs are really dangerous…
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on July 3, 2013 at 8:03 pm said:
      
      The photos I post are always American Alligators and are not generally aggressive toward people. They would prefer to be left alone and avoid human contact. Well except for me of course. 🙂
      
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pixelspielerei on July 3, 2013 at 6:12 pm said:

Mr. A. is waiting just like you, huh? Let’s hope that the spoonies come back. Maybe they’re doing a swimming course? 😛

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- Phil Lanoue on July 3, 2013 at 6:53 pm said:
  
  Mr. A was waiting for only a brief time,then he got up and walked right up to me. I got out of his way though. 🙂
  Those spoonies are off somewhere, I went to look for them again and didn’t see them.
  
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meyer23 on July 3, 2013 at 6:15 pm said:

Fantastic shots. Mr. Gator really looks threatening. Good work, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 3, 2013 at 6:54 pm said:
  
  Mr. Gator is just doing his tough guy impersonation, he is really a pussy cat. 🙂
  Glad you enjoyed these pics!
  
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Ed on July 3, 2013 at 6:31 pm said:

Very cool, I really like these pics.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 3, 2013 at 6:54 pm said:
  
  Hey thanks Ed, I appreciate you looking and commenting.
  
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lylekrahn on July 3, 2013 at 6:46 pm said:

And here I thot your blog text had gone permanently pink.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 3, 2013 at 6:56 pm said:
  
  No I only use the special Word Press ‘Spoonbill Pink’ text color for posts about them. I threatened a gator today with changing over his text color to pink and he growled at me. Guess I’ll leave it as it is with those wacky alligators.
  
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Gunta on July 3, 2013 at 6:54 pm said:

Both shots are incredible…. just when I thought it couldn’t get any better! 😉

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- Phil Lanoue on July 3, 2013 at 6:57 pm said:
  
  Wow thanks Gunta I truly appreciate the very kind comments!
  
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edithlevyphotography on July 3, 2013 at 9:37 pm said:

Absolutely fantastic images Phil. The first one…WOW your timing is impeccable.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 5, 2013 at 3:57 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million Edith, I appreciate it!
  
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Amy on July 3, 2013 at 9:55 pm said:

I’m in awe of these two shots, especially the first one!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 5, 2013 at 3:58 pm said:
  
  So nice of you to say that Amy, thanks!
  
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monisertel on July 4, 2013 at 8:12 am said:

Hello Phil,
your stunning pictures make me breathless, great work!!!
Have a nice July 4th!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 5, 2013 at 3:58 pm said:
  
  I am so happy you enjoyed these moni, thanks very much!
  
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The Dancing Rider on July 4, 2013 at 9:15 am said:

I could not believe that first photograph – what was captured. If fish can look surprised, this one does. And the anhinga … well ….

Wishing a Happy 4th to Mr. A. While he looks like he might need braces up top there, that is an (overused word alert) AWESOME photograph of him! 🙂

Hope the spoonbills show.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 5, 2013 at 4:00 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much for all your kind comment, it’s greatly appreciated!
  Mr. A was probably making all sorts of fireworks out there last night, but I stayed away. 🙂
  Looks like the spoonbills have left the area entirely. 😦
  
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Maggie Davey on July 4, 2013 at 12:10 pm said:

That is a real glare, Phil! He certainly isn’t wishing you Happy Independence Day, is he?! Anyway, Happy Independence Day from Lucy and me!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 5, 2013 at 4:01 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much for the holiday wishes Maggie and I’m sure our toothy friend was celebrating in his own fashion! 🙂
  
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Jeff | Planet Bell on July 4, 2013 at 1:44 pm said:

The fish photo is truly special. Enter it liberally in contests.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 5, 2013 at 4:01 pm said:
  
  Thanks much for the kind comment Jeff, I appreciate it!
  
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Björn Törngren on July 4, 2013 at 5:22 pm said:

Wow! Great!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 5, 2013 at 4:02 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much I am very glad you enjoyed these!
  
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Charlie@Seattle Trekker on July 4, 2013 at 10:24 pm said:

Your photos just get better and better.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 5, 2013 at 4:02 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million for the kind comments Charlie!
  
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David Yoder on July 6, 2013 at 12:24 pm said:

Great shots as usual. Enjoyed shooting with you on Wed. always a pleasure.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 12, 2013 at 6:23 pm said:
  
  Thanks David, appreciate you stopping by and glad you like the photos!
  
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Fergiemoto on July 14, 2013 at 12:00 pm said:

Wow, that fish looks bigger than the bird can swallow! Great shots!

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