Quick Exit

Early morning in the marsh pond and this great egret leaves in a hurry. In the first photo you can see a fish jumping just below and behind the egret’s feet. Look carefully in the bottom right corner of the second photo for a surprise appearance by you know who!

20 thoughts on “Quick Exit”

Patrizia M. on March 22, 2014 at 4:57 pm said:

Il coccodrilloooooo 🙂
Bellissime foto Phil, sono una meraviglia
Ciaooo, Pat

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- Phil Lanoue on March 22, 2014 at 7:55 pm said:
  
  Ha ha! Grazie Pat!
  
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Lyle Krahn on March 22, 2014 at 5:14 pm said:

OK how many species can you jam into one photo? So who saw the eyes first – you or the egret?

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- Phil Lanoue on March 22, 2014 at 7:58 pm said:
  
  I try to keep this an all inclusive photo blog.
  I’m sure the egret knew the alligator was there but he seemed mostly unconcerned. A lot of jumping fish contributed to the splashes.
  
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The Dancing Rider on March 22, 2014 at 5:33 pm said:

Mr. A, lurking! 🙂 That little fish got a respite today, maybe not next time though The egret really was in a hurry!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 22, 2014 at 7:59 pm said:
  
  One lucky fish got away and a bunch more were splashing! Mr. A likes to be around the action. 🙂
  
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Gunta on March 23, 2014 at 4:05 am said:

Definitely time for a hasty retreat I’d say…. 😉

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- Phil Lanoue on March 23, 2014 at 8:22 am said:
  
  That egret knows how to hit and run for sure.
  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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  - Gunta on March 23, 2014 at 1:12 pm said:
    
    No worries. You just take care of you. That’s the important thing. I’ve been a little hit and miss myself.
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on March 23, 2014 at 1:38 pm said:
      
      Thanks Gunta.
      
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foxleylady on March 23, 2014 at 6:38 am said:

Is that why the egret left, I wonder? Discretion is the better part of valour, they say!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 23, 2014 at 8:24 am said:
  
  These birds are fairly used to seeing the alligators around and are not usually terrified by them. But also why take crazy risks?! :-). Thanks for looking Maggie!
  
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Paula on March 23, 2014 at 3:27 pm said:

A close call! 😀

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- Phil Lanoue on March 24, 2014 at 4:42 pm said:
  
  That egret can be 50 feet away in less then a second. But of course the alligator is quick too.
  
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Linda Victor on March 24, 2014 at 8:04 am said:

Whew!!! Smart Bird, Great Shot!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 24, 2014 at 4:43 pm said:
  
  When the birds really have to worry about the alligators is when they are under the water and the birds can’t see them approach. Yikes!
  
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Cowboys and Crossbones on March 24, 2014 at 3:26 pm said:

He’s EVERYWHERE! What a stealth visitor and cool photo!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 24, 2014 at 4:45 pm said:
  
  Oh of course he’s everywhere, that’s his job! And he takes his work seriously. Well… most of the time. He also enjoys a good nap.
  
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  - Cowboys and Crossbones on March 24, 2014 at 4:50 pm said:
    
    He sounds a lot like a cat.
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on March 26, 2014 at 4:08 pm said:
      
      Exactly. Why use energy unnecessarily when you can conserve?
      
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