“Big Deal, I Can Do That”

A great blue heron appears to be showing off by making a dramatic fly by statement as the egret in the background looks on. The egret doesn’t appear to be tremendously impressed however, and likely feels he can do as good a job flying as the blue heron!

But in any case, the egret is probably just as happy that the great blue kept on going and didn’t try to take over his prime fishing spot in the salt marsh as often happens.

47 thoughts on ““Big Deal, I Can Do That””

Patrizia M. on March 17, 2014 at 5:06 pm said:

Bellissimo questo airone blu, uno scatto fantastico!!!
Bravissimo come sempre Phil 🙂
Ciao, Pat

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- Phil Lanoue on March 17, 2014 at 5:57 pm said:
  
  Sono molto felice che ti è piaciuto questa foto Pat!
  
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Cowboys and Crossbones on March 17, 2014 at 5:15 pm said:

I love a show off and this blue heron certainly is a master! Great shot!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 17, 2014 at 5:56 pm said:
  
  Oh he is such a show off out there!
  Hey! You should look into adopting one! Ted and NC would love a big squawking bird that walks around and eats all their food!
  
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  - Cowboys and Crossbones on March 17, 2014 at 6:22 pm said:
    
    YES! I’m so going to adopt one now. I’m looking for ways to spend more money on pet food, vet visits and overall maintenance. Fab idea!
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on March 17, 2014 at 6:42 pm said:
      
      That’s exactly what I figured. Although… you might have a little trouble with litter box training but hey, that’s all part of the fun!
      
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Dina on March 17, 2014 at 5:44 pm said:

Wonderful story and excellent photos as always, Phil! Any news, maybe even good progress? Best wishes, Dina
We all keep our fingers crossed for you!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 17, 2014 at 5:54 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million, good to know you enjoyed this shot!
  I’m going Friday for an RFL procedure on my back and leg nerves so hopefully that solves some issues.
  I have to keep hoping anyway. 🙂
  Thanks for asking.
  
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  - Dina on March 17, 2014 at 5:57 pm said:
    
    We hope so too, Phil! Take good care! Big hug and best wishes for Friday
    Dina
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on March 17, 2014 at 6:42 pm said:
      
      Thanks a million for the kind thoughts Dina, it’s greatly appreciated.
      
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Littlesundog on March 17, 2014 at 5:51 pm said:

Ha ha!! Phil, you think up the best verbal scenarios! Nice photo.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 17, 2014 at 5:52 pm said:
  
  Well I’m really happy you enjoy all my goofy stories and photos! 😀 Thanks for checking them out!
  
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Lyle Krahn on March 17, 2014 at 6:16 pm said:

I think that if I could fly, I’d occasionally buzz the tower or an egret just because I could.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 17, 2014 at 6:44 pm said:
  
  Oh of course, that’s exactly what you would do. Many times when a bald eagle buzzes a group of ducks and makes them all scatter in a panic I truly believe he is often doing it just for laughs because he can.
  
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HansHB on March 17, 2014 at 6:58 pm said:

Awesome photo, great reading too!
Thanks a lot for your comment at my blog!
I do have a White Tailed Eagle-post at my B&W Blog too:
http://hanshb.wordpress.com/

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- Phil Lanoue on March 17, 2014 at 7:26 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Hans, glad you enjoyed this photo!
  
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Garden Walk Garden Talk on March 17, 2014 at 9:50 pm said:

I laughed at Lyle’s comment because I had a similar thought. Would be great no? Command to the tower, I’m going in.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 23, 2014 at 8:39 am said:
  
  These guys sure are fun to watch and photograph!
  Sorry I have not been able to get at your blog recently, I’ve had health issues for several weeks now and have undergone two procedures on my back just this past week. I’m hoping things improve soon. 🙂
  
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  - Garden Walk Garden Talk on March 23, 2014 at 9:56 am said:
    
    Oh my, I wish you well, Phil. No fun being a nature photographer and being laid up. I hope you get well soon.
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on March 28, 2014 at 4:55 pm said:
      
      I’m getting around better now and that’s good thing because I can’t leave those poor little alligators out there alone with no one to take their picture.
      
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      - Garden Walk Garden Talk on March 28, 2014 at 4:57 pm said:
        
        Phil, I have been meaning to ask… do you go in the water in hip boots or always from shore? Plus, if on shore, how close do you get since the waters have alligators?
        
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janmasyn on March 18, 2014 at 2:39 am said:

Great shot Phil, as usual. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on March 23, 2014 at 8:39 am said:
  
  I really appreciate that Jan, thank you.
  Sorry I have not been able to get at your blog recently, I’ve had health issues for several weeks now and have undergone two procedures on my back just this past week. I’m hoping things improve soon. 🙂
  
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foxleylady on March 18, 2014 at 6:00 am said:

Places to go, people to see ………! I will be keeping my fingers (and everything else) crossed for you on Friday, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 23, 2014 at 8:46 am said:
  
  Thanks very much as always for your kind comments Maggie!
  
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anotherday2paradise on March 18, 2014 at 8:33 am said:

What a gorgeous display of skilful navigation, with those wing tips just brushing the water. Great shot, Phil. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on March 23, 2014 at 8:45 am said:
  
  Thank you Sylvia, yes these guys really know what they are doing out there!
  
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Andy Oldham on March 18, 2014 at 9:48 am said:

One in a million! Beautiful!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 23, 2014 at 8:44 am said:
  
  I appreciate that Andy, thank you!
  
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Amy on March 18, 2014 at 11:33 am said:

Beautiful, perfect! Thank you, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 23, 2014 at 8:40 am said:
  
  Thanks a bunch Amy!
  Sorry I have not been able to get at your blog recently, I’ve had health issues for several weeks now and have undergone two procedures on my back just this past week. I’m hoping things improve soon. 🙂
  
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  - Amy on March 23, 2014 at 9:04 am said:
    
    Thank you for letting me know, Phil! Hope the procedures work for you and it will improve very soon! Take care…
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on March 28, 2014 at 4:54 pm said:
      
      Feeling a bit better now Amy, thanks! 🙂
      
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babsje on March 18, 2014 at 12:29 pm said:

It’s so encouraging to see signs of spring in this photo – the GBH is wearing its breeding color beak – both top and bottom bill bright orange! I love to see that, especially when we still have some snow still on the ground here! Thanks for posting this be Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 23, 2014 at 8:41 am said:
  
  I’m so glad you enjoyed this photo, thanks so much!
  Sorry I have not been able to get at your blog recently, I’ve had health issues for several weeks now and have undergone two procedures on my back just this past week. I’m hoping things improve soon. 🙂
  
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  - babsje on March 28, 2014 at 12:32 pm said:
    
    Hi Phil – I have been away from the blog world myself for ten days or so and just found your reply here. I do hope that you are on the mend, feeling better with rach passing day, and that the procedures were not too painful for you. You are needed back at the marsh once the weather settles in to spring for real! Take care, Babsje
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on March 28, 2014 at 4:54 pm said:
      
      I’m feeling a bit better and getting around more. I do have to get back to the marsh, I can’t leave those poor little alligators alone with no one to take their picture! 🙂
      
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      - babsje on April 1, 2014 at 5:44 pm said:
        
        Indeed, not to mention Spoonie! How will he know it’s the right marsh if you’re not there to greet him upon his return this spring?!
        
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        Phil Lanoue on April 2, 2014 at 11:13 am said:
        
        Oh he would be devastated if I was not there!! (actually he probably wouldn’t even notice) but I like to think he cares! 🙂
        
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The Dancing Rider on March 19, 2014 at 5:47 pm said:

Beautiful! And best wishes for Friday and that it brings some relief.

Mr. GBH is really showing up that egret!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 23, 2014 at 8:43 am said:
  
  Thanks very much!
  Friday’s procedure went fairly well, I’m just hoping it provides some benefit. Still too early to really tell.
  
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  - The Dancing Rider on March 23, 2014 at 10:41 am said:
    
    Good on the procedure. Hoping it will have helped for you, once enough time has passed to tell. My husband has one at the end of April, and we are hoping it will go well, too. S
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on March 28, 2014 at 4:53 pm said:
      
      Here it is a week later and I’m still a little sore and I’ll find out on Monday how normal that is.
      Best of luck to your husband!
      
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      - The Dancing Rider on March 29, 2014 at 9:21 am said:
        
        To you as well! We’re gearing up for April 30th. Should be a few days of discomfort, hopefully after that better. 🙂
        
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        Phil Lanoue on April 2, 2014 at 11:12 am said:
        
        I’m hoping for the best for you both. 🙂
        
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gems3125 on March 29, 2014 at 11:09 pm said:

Reblogged this on skyhawk551.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 2, 2014 at 11:12 am said:
  
  Thanks for the reblog.
  
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