Snowys… At It Again

Earlier this week we had a group of snowy egrets fishing in the salt marsh during low tide. But of course snowys being snowys…they can not simply just fish together. Oh no, a significant amount of drama and acting out is always required.

They might all start out with the best of intentions to just catch some fish. But it doesn’t take long for someone to get fluffed and that means someone else needs to be chased. Typical snowys, it always has to be something.

19 thoughts on “Snowys… At It Again”

Cowboys and Crossbones on February 19, 2015 at 2:22 pm said:

Sounds like the snowys just like to keep it entertaining! Also, this reminds me of feeding time at the mini manse…

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2015 at 9:50 pm said:
  
  Oh yeah, back in the days when we had three cats it seemed like someone was always getting all fluffed over something.
  
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Nick Hunter on February 19, 2015 at 4:53 pm said:

Beautiful birds and images. I really like the group shots and variety of activities within each.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2015 at 9:51 pm said:
  
  That’s a large aspect of the fun in it all, watching what the individuals are doing while at the same time observing the group as a whole. 🙂
  
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anotherday2paradise on February 19, 2015 at 5:27 pm said:

Beautiful white plumage. They look like little angels, but we know that they’re anything but. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2015 at 9:52 pm said:
  
  The almost non stop bickering can often be comical. But then two seconds later they act like nothing ever happened. 🙂
  
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The Lite Rider on February 19, 2015 at 6:41 pm said:

Love the fluffing. Our cats have a similar agenda!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2015 at 9:54 pm said:
  
  We used to have three cats (but have only one now) and back in those days it would not be unusual for somebody to get all fluffed up. 🙂
  
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Charlie@Seattle Trekker on February 19, 2015 at 8:31 pm said:

Snowy egrets, so spectacular. Such an amazing image.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2015 at 9:55 pm said:
  
  They are fun to watch and photograph and I’m glad you like seeing the pictures.
  
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foxleylady on February 20, 2015 at 6:26 am said:

Just think – all the time wasted, when they could be fishing!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 20, 2015 at 2:14 pm said:
  
  That’s what we always say, but what do we know?! 🙂
  
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Linda on February 20, 2015 at 9:18 am said:

Beautiful birds, I love their haircuts!!! they all have mohawks….just kidding, great shots as usual, and beautiful nature there. Thanks Phil

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- Phil Lanoue on February 20, 2015 at 2:15 pm said:
  
  They do look especially stylish when they fluff up! These birds are wacky. 🙂
  
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bayphotosbydonna on February 20, 2015 at 10:39 pm said:

These are stunning, love the flair of their feathers!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 22, 2015 at 9:01 pm said:
  
  Glad you liked seeing the snowys!
  
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donna213 on February 21, 2015 at 1:08 pm said:

I think they are my favorite big bird. I do like their grace and elegance. Beautiful, beautiful images. The power of your eagles are quite fetching too. Hard to take your eyes off of them.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 22, 2015 at 9:02 pm said:
  
  I greatly appreciate your very kind comments about my photos Donna, thank you.
  
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Birder's Journey on February 22, 2015 at 9:31 pm said:

Love your descriptions of their behavior – so true!! LOL, beautiful but temperamental, for sure~

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