As The Tide Comes In…

When winter turns the reeds out in the salt marsh dry and brown, the incoming tide often brings in a lot of broken sections of reeds which tend to collect in one corner area that’s kind of the end of the line for the tide.

Fish can sometimes congregate among these bits of floating reeds for the perceived feeling of protection they offer, and the birds know it. Where the fish go, so go the birds such as this great blue heron who skillfully and successfully stalked the area in search of a late evening meal.

25 thoughts on “As The Tide Comes In…”

Patrizia M. on March 19, 2014 at 6:00 pm said:

Sembra argentato da tanto è bello in questa foto!!!
Ciao, Pat

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- Phil Lanoue on March 19, 2014 at 7:50 pm said:
  
  Grazie Pat! 🙂
  
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Nia Simone and Ántonia Moran on March 19, 2014 at 6:21 pm said:

I like the way you explained this, like a story, and the photo is amazing.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 19, 2014 at 7:49 pm said:
  
  Glad to know you enjoyed the photo and story, thanks!
  
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Garden Walk Garden Talk on March 19, 2014 at 8:19 pm said:

He looks like a painting. I bet the fish think his legs are twigs too.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 20, 2014 at 11:59 am said:
  
  I bet you are correct about the fish being fooled by the bird’s legs.
  
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Gunta on March 19, 2014 at 9:00 pm said:

Another winner shot (and catch for the GBH)!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 20, 2014 at 12:00 pm said:
  
  The heron does all the work, I just take the shot. 🙂
  
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Mary Strong-Spaid on March 19, 2014 at 9:36 pm said:

Shades of grey….stunning photo!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 20, 2014 at 12:00 pm said:
  
  Thank you Mary, glad you enjoyed this GBH pic!
  
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Lyle Krahn on March 20, 2014 at 12:37 am said:

You can swim but you can’t hide.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 20, 2014 at 12:00 pm said:
  
  So true.
  
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foxleylady on March 20, 2014 at 5:45 am said:

You bring the marsh to life for us, Phil! The light and clarity of this picture of such a glorious bird is stunning!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 20, 2014 at 12:01 pm said:
  
  Thanks Maggie, I’m happy you enjoying seeing these views of life in the marsh!
  
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judysbirds on March 20, 2014 at 6:08 am said:

Gotta love those Great Blues! Beautiful photo that, as the other commenters mention, brings the bird to life!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 20, 2014 at 12:02 pm said:
  
  Yes indeed the GBH is my favorite bird! (well until early July when the spoonbills should show up) 🙂
  
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The Dancing Rider on March 20, 2014 at 9:19 am said:

Great info on GBH’s habits and the marsh. He defintely seems like he is on the look out! 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on March 20, 2014 at 12:03 pm said:
  
  Interestingly, some of these birds appear to be more skilled then others. Some are just older and more experienced but there are a few that are real experts at fishing!
  
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Paula on March 21, 2014 at 5:13 am said:

A work of art!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 21, 2014 at 8:06 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch Paula!
  
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artsofmay on March 21, 2014 at 7:37 pm said:

The bird looks like he’s radiating metallic blue light. A great shot.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 21, 2014 at 8:08 pm said:
  
  It was interesting late evening light out there for sure. Glad you enjoyed this GBH photo.
  
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anotherday2paradise on March 22, 2014 at 6:55 am said:

Great capture, Phil, both for you and the GBH. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on March 23, 2014 at 8:36 am said:
  
  Thank you Sylvia, I never get tired of watching these big guys and glad you enjoy seeing them too!
  
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gems3125 on March 29, 2014 at 11:09 pm said:

Reblogged this on skyhawk551.

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