Mr. A’s New Friend

Earlier this week I saw that spoonie decided to drop in and say hello to Mr. A who was enjoying a quiet float around the salt marsh at low tide. They got along fine for a little while until finally our good buddy Mr. A had enough socializing and went off to continue exploring the marsh leaving the spoonbill alone to plan his next adventure…

31 thoughts on “Mr. A’s New Friend”

Deb W. Trotter on August 10, 2013 at 2:09 pm said:

Thought-provoking juxtaposition…

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- lylekrahn on August 10, 2013 at 2:55 pm said:
  
  That’s exactly right.
  
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  - Phil Lanoue on August 10, 2013 at 5:07 pm said:
    
    Thanks for checking this out.
    
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- Phil Lanoue on August 10, 2013 at 5:07 pm said:
  
  Thanks Deb, good observation.
  
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mike585 on August 10, 2013 at 2:57 pm said:

Very pink, Phil. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on August 10, 2013 at 5:08 pm said:
  
  It’s a pink-a-palooza
  
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mattvonp on August 10, 2013 at 3:24 pm said:

Always good to have friends with long teeth….

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- Phil Lanoue on August 10, 2013 at 5:08 pm said:
  
  You got that right.
  
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adinparadise on August 10, 2013 at 4:22 pm said:

I’m so glad they’re friends, Phil. I’d hate to see pink feathers flying without the spoonie attached. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on August 10, 2013 at 5:08 pm said:
  
  No that wouldn’t be good for anybody, least of all spoonface.
  
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David on August 10, 2013 at 4:34 pm said:

At least Mr. Gator floats by with a nice smile. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on August 10, 2013 at 5:09 pm said:
  
  He’s got a lot to smile about, he’s at the top of the food chain.
  
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pixelspielerei on August 10, 2013 at 4:40 pm said:

How nice that Mr. A. don’t eat Spoonies! 😉

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- Phil Lanoue on August 10, 2013 at 5:09 pm said:
  
  That is nice isn’t it?! 🙂
  
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gamillerlasvegas on August 10, 2013 at 5:28 pm said:

Like this shot!

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- Phil Lanoue on August 11, 2013 at 4:02 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much!
  
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Steve Gingold on August 10, 2013 at 5:48 pm said:

Kind of looks like the end of a slight spat, Phil. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on August 11, 2013 at 4:04 pm said:
  
  Mr. A seemed to be in a better mood and was also better behaved then our grumpy spoonbill friend.
  
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Molly Argo on August 10, 2013 at 6:19 pm said:

How fantastic that you were able to shoot these two beauties together!

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- Phil Lanoue on August 11, 2013 at 4:05 pm said:
  
  I had just arrived and barely had time to get the camera up to grab a few quick shots of this pair.
  
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The Dancing Rider on August 10, 2013 at 10:27 pm said:

Like the opposing directions. Mr. A’s (my smiling buddy) eyes are focused ahead. He looks relaxed, as does spoonie.

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- Phil Lanoue on August 11, 2013 at 4:06 pm said:
  
  Mr. A seemed quite happy and relaxed as opposed to spoonie that seemed to be once again wound a little too tight.
  
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Gunta on August 11, 2013 at 1:45 am said:

That wasn’t the grumpy spoonie by any chance, was it? They look like they’re pointedly ignoring one another.

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- Phil Lanoue on August 11, 2013 at 4:07 pm said:
  
  Oh it sure was the grumpy spoonie and I think they were indeed ignoring each other. But Mr. A just didn’t feel like dealing with a pink bird with a big attitude.
  
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niasunset on August 11, 2013 at 3:18 am said:

Can I express like that, the beauty and the ugly 🙂 I hope Mr.Alligator doesn’t get offended…
Amazing photograph. Thank you dear Phil, love, nia

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- Phil Lanoue on August 11, 2013 at 4:07 pm said:
  
  I won’t tell him you said the ugly word Nia! 😀 I’m very glad you liked this photo!
  
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janmasyn on August 11, 2013 at 3:56 am said:

Beautiful shot Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on August 11, 2013 at 4:08 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Jan.
  
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crazytraintotinkytown on August 11, 2013 at 4:31 am said:

They do say that there is always someone bigger, better and faster

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- Phil Lanoue on August 11, 2013 at 4:09 pm said:
  
  Well in the alligator world size is everything. So the head gator in charge only holds his position until a bigger one comes along.
  
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foxleylady on August 22, 2013 at 6:33 am said:

Love the interaction between the species! How do the birds know it’s all ok?!

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