It’s A Twofer!
Saw this great blue heron come up with a two for one deal yesterday afternoon in the marsh pond.
He got two fish with one strike at the water!
As it was, I was amazed by how many of these fish the heron caught in a short period of time. But even so, I guess he was in a rush and simply catching one fish per strike wasn’t doing it for him. Smart bird in any case because this two fish method is much more energy efficient.
Phil Lanoue Photography 
Fantastic!
Wonderful shots. If I was a heron that’s what I’d be doing – twofers.
Thanks and I agree, that’s the only way to go and not just for herons. I’m still practicing with M&Ms.
Phil I have many favorites of yours and these images are right up there in the Top 10 🙂
I’m so glad you enjoyed these, thank you!
You always seem to be in the right place at the right time! Great shots
My secret is to let the birds do all the work and I just have to snap off a few shots. 😀
I wasn’t born with that much patience. It does sound like a plan.
I’ve tried to be more patient in my old age. Works fairly well at the marsh, works not at all at the grocery store check out. 🙂
I can relate on that one.
I can’t help but wonder if he managed to swallow both. It seems like it might be a tad tricky.
Oh he got ’em down. In that last photo they are on the road to bellyville. 🙂
Oh wow,, how interesting. Looks like he is getting both of them down.
Oh yeah, he swallowed both his treats. This guy was a pro!
Just like flipping pancakes…double stacks!! And head first!!
He did flip them around. Too funny! Well…not for the fish.
Wowww, scatti fantastici!!
Ciao, Pat
Grazie Pat! 🙂
Really great captures – on both fronts – the heron and you with your camera.
I appreciate that very much thank you!
How much fun to see this!
This guy was fun to watch!
I’ve never seen that before! Amazing pictures.
This heron was a real pro, he rarely missed. If any bird was going to get a two for one deal it was this one.
Incredible shot!
Thanks very much!
This is one smart, beautiful bird! (And the photographer’s pretty good, as well!)
Well I let the bird do all the work and I just grab a few pictures. 🙂
The fish don’t look to happy.
No they most certainly do not. 😥
I predict that it won’t be long before you see this heron juggling fish or at least flipping them in the air like the anhingas. Great catch for both you and the heron.
Oh I’m really looking forward to seeing the GBH juggling fish! Might have to switch over to video for that.
Thanks for looking Mike.
Perfect time and great catch!! I will say it again, how much I enjoy your post every day. Thanks for sharing.
Well I greatly appreciate your very kind comments Anne and I’m glad you enjoy the photos.
That is amazing! 🙂 And they are lined up so very neatly.
I suspect the fish did not plan this routine. They likely were more happy just swimming around. Oh well, so it goes in nature.
Your GBH are much more active than the ones here. I love your photos.
It’s funny though how some will spend a lot of time just standing around and others seem always up to something.
Your photos are amazing – always contain a surprise for me!
Well I appreciate that very much thank you!
Why have one when you can have two.
Oh exactly! Like cookies for me. 🙂
Such great shots, your photos are amazing, would love to know what type of camera you are using and lens to get such fantastic close ups and the colors and clarity are amazing!!! But then again, its not always the camera, its the photographer…..and you are a great one!!! Thanks Phil for all your amazing work.
Thanks very much Linda I appreciate that!
I use a Canon 7D and a 7D MK II usually with a 300 and a 1.4 extender attached to that.
A brilliant catch, a brilliant capture and a very nice looking bokeh too.
Thanks very much Paula I appreciate you looking and commenting and glad you liked these GBH pics!