Chasing… Something
Snowy Egrets seem to spend a large portion of their lives in a state of constant agitation. They look for any reason to get themselves all fluffed and puffed so they can start squawking and chasing something.
In truth, they don’t even need an actual reason to get all fired up. Snowys are completely capable of working themselves into a state of frenzy over… well, nothing.
Such was the case last week when I saw snowball get himself fluffed up and start to run full speed across the salt marsh for no reason that I could see. I’m sure in his mind this behavior was totally required, but I never could locate the object of his excitement.
That’s a good part of the fun of watching snowys, they are always up to something, and it’s usually very entertaining. 🙂
Phil Lanoue Photography 
Sembra che abbia visto un fantasma ahahaha
Scatti bellissimi Phil, complimenti!
Ciao, Pat
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I’m glad you like the snowy Pat!
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Wow! Great shots. Lots of personality! 🙂
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Thanks very much, these guys are a bundle of personality for sure!
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He looks frazzled!
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Oh these snowys almost always look frazzled. 🙂
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Is he “walking on water”? Perhaps he was making sure you were watching?
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Walking on water is just one of their many talents. Raising a huge fuss is another.
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Love watching them!
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They are fun to watch!
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And it looks like he’s being very vocal as well. Terrific images Phil.
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They have a very loud squawk which you can’t miss. Glad you like the photos!
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Maby that object was you? However, great show again!
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He was maybe looking at something or maybe not. They are always up to something. 🙂
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The second from last is my favorite Phil
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Glad you liked it Scott, thanks.
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Very comical images, Phil. Did you manage to hear what he was saying? 😕
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Oh I heard plenty, I just couldn’t translate it very well. Didn’t sound too happy though. 🙂
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Phil, your bird photos are so good and really good examples of how I’d like to shoot, telling a story, rather than just have my subjects standing or floating in the middle of the frame. Thanks for sharing them. And, I’ll keep trying!
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Well thanks a million for your very kind comments and great to hear you enjoy the photos!
Keep going out there and have fun and you will get terrific pics I’m sure!
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It is so amazing snowy egrets fly. It is more amazing you capture all of this action in your photography.
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I really appreciate you checking out the always entertaining snowy Charlie!
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Great article and photos, really made me laugh!
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Hey thanks a bunch Alex, I really appreciate you looking and commenting and I’m glad you enjoy the photos!
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