Snowys Being Snowys
Yesterday afternoon a couple of snowy egrets were among the crowd over in the salt marsh during low tide. But of course, as is typical of snowys, they are rarely capable of getting along with one another.
When this one aggressive snowy arrived he proceeded to run off his friend that was quietly feeding and minding his own business. Naturally that was not enough, he couldn’t just run off the other snowy, he had to turn it into and full out airborne chase across the marsh.
Once he was satisfied that he successfully managed to claim sole ownership of the fishing spot, it was time for a well deserved fluff up to congratulate himself on a job well done!
Phil Lanoue Photography 
Proprio nervoso hihihi
Foto più che fantastiche, sono super super belle!!
Ciao, Pat
Absolutely amazing, the details of fethers are so sharp and cler, movement is perfect! Great work:)
Well the one looks like she has her hair in a ruffle☺
Too beautiful, especially the last two shots! The clarity is incredible.
Wonderful! It’s so neat how they keep those frilly lacy feathers hidden most of the time, then can bring them to the top of their feathers when they fluff. Love those crests too.
Detail of the fluff up is gorgeous. I had to laugh at the first two photos, only to laugh again at the third. Still kind of tufted up there a bit. Then, of course, there’s that self-congratulatory full body fluff in the last photograph (the fine feathers show so well against the background)!
Just beautiful!
I think they are my favorite bird. I had a Samoyed and they remind me of her, all fluffy. I especially like the last shot, what a beauty.
In the fourth photo, the snowy has such an intense expression in its eyes! A terrific sequence of great shots, and a matching story. Thanks!
Another great sequence, Phil. I love the fourth photo in particular. The snowy looks crazed!! 🙂
All fascinating, enchanting action photos. but my favourite must be the last one showing the fine detail of the fluffed feathers. Simply gorgeous.
Such beautiful birds – but so naughty! Such fantastic action pictures, Phil but the last one is just glorious!
Some folks just can’t seem to get along. That last shot is incredible!
BREATH TAKING!!!!!!!
Love this series, Phil. Some very ruffled feathers here, and I guess the other guy’s ego took a bit of a knock. 🙂
Such naughtiness from such a beautiful creature! The last shot is sheer gorgeousness, Phil!
Such beautiful birds! Gorgeous shots, Phil!