It’s A Twofer! | Phil Lanoue Photography

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.

46 thoughts on “It’s A Twofer!”

Ray on April 24, 2015 at 2:16 pm said:

Fantastic!

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Lyle Krahn on April 24, 2015 at 2:21 pm said:

Wonderful shots. If I was a heron that’s what I’d be doing – twofers.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 24, 2015 at 6:01 pm said:
  
  Thanks and I agree, that’s the only way to go and not just for herons. I’m still practicing with M&Ms.
  
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edithlevyphotography on April 24, 2015 at 4:00 pm said:

Phil I have many favorites of yours and these images are right up there in the Top 10 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on April 24, 2015 at 6:01 pm said:
  
  I’m so glad you enjoyed these, thank you!
  
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naturesnippets on April 24, 2015 at 4:09 pm said:

You always seem to be in the right place at the right time! Great shots

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- Phil Lanoue on April 24, 2015 at 6:02 pm said:
  
  My secret is to let the birds do all the work and I just have to snap off a few shots. 😀
  
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  - naturesnippets on April 24, 2015 at 7:23 pm said:
    
    I wasn’t born with that much patience. It does sound like a plan.
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on April 25, 2015 at 7:56 am said:
      
      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. 🙂
      
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      - naturesnippets on April 25, 2015 at 10:31 am said:
        
        I can relate on that one.
        
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Gunta on April 24, 2015 at 4:09 pm said:

I can’t help but wonder if he managed to swallow both. It seems like it might be a tad tricky.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 24, 2015 at 6:00 pm said:
  
  Oh he got ’em down. In that last photo they are on the road to bellyville. 🙂
  
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Judy on April 24, 2015 at 4:37 pm said:

Oh wow,, how interesting. Looks like he is getting both of them down.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 24, 2015 at 6:02 pm said:
  
  Oh yeah, he swallowed both his treats. This guy was a pro!
  
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  - Judy on April 24, 2015 at 9:32 pm said:
    
    Just like flipping pancakes…double stacks!! And head first!!
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on April 25, 2015 at 7:54 am said:
      
      He did flip them around. Too funny! Well…not for the fish.
      
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Patrizia M. on April 24, 2015 at 4:39 pm said:

Wowww, scatti fantastici!!
Ciao, Pat

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- Phil Lanoue on April 24, 2015 at 6:03 pm said:
  
  Grazie Pat! 🙂
  
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Raewyn's Photos on April 24, 2015 at 5:40 pm said:

Really great captures – on both fronts – the heron and you with your camera.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 24, 2015 at 6:03 pm said:
  
  I appreciate that very much thank you!
  
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Vicky on April 24, 2015 at 8:24 pm said:

How much fun to see this!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 25, 2015 at 7:48 am said:
  
  This guy was fun to watch!
  
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dinajohnston on April 24, 2015 at 8:53 pm said:

I’ve never seen that before! Amazing pictures.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 25, 2015 at 7:50 am said:
  
  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.
  
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Nicci on April 25, 2015 at 1:46 am said:

Incredible shot!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 25, 2015 at 7:50 am said:
  
  Thanks very much!
  
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foxleylady on April 25, 2015 at 6:54 am said:

This is one smart, beautiful bird! (And the photographer’s pretty good, as well!)

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- Phil Lanoue on April 25, 2015 at 7:51 am said:
  
  Well I let the bird do all the work and I just grab a few pictures. 🙂
  
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Angela on April 25, 2015 at 6:57 am said:

The fish don’t look to happy.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 25, 2015 at 7:53 am said:
  
  No they most certainly do not. 😥
  
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Mike Powell on April 25, 2015 at 10:12 am said:

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.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 25, 2015 at 11:11 am said:
  
  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.
  
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Anne Baldwin on April 25, 2015 at 11:47 am said:

Perfect time and great catch!! I will say it again, how much I enjoy your post every day. Thanks for sharing.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 25, 2015 at 12:03 pm said:
  
  Well I greatly appreciate your very kind comments Anne and I’m glad you enjoy the photos.
  
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The Lite Rider on April 25, 2015 at 5:50 pm said:

That is amazing! 🙂 And they are lined up so very neatly.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 3, 2015 at 11:34 am said:
  
  I suspect the fish did not plan this routine. They likely were more happy just swimming around. Oh well, so it goes in nature.
  
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donna213 on April 25, 2015 at 6:50 pm said:

Your GBH are much more active than the ones here. I love your photos.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 3, 2015 at 11:35 am said:
  
  It’s funny though how some will spend a lot of time just standing around and others seem always up to something.
  
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womanseyeview on April 25, 2015 at 9:10 pm said:

Your photos are amazing – always contain a surprise for me!

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- Phil Lanoue on May 3, 2015 at 11:36 am said:
  
  Well I appreciate that very much thank you!
  
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Angela on April 26, 2015 at 9:55 pm said:

Why have one when you can have two.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 3, 2015 at 11:37 am said:
  
  Oh exactly! Like cookies for me. 🙂
  
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Linda on April 27, 2015 at 11:18 am said:

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.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 3, 2015 at 11:39 am said:
  
  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.
  
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Paula on April 30, 2015 at 5:39 am said:

A brilliant catch, a brilliant capture and a very nice looking bokeh too.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 3, 2015 at 11:40 am said:
  
  Thanks very much Paula I appreciate you looking and commenting and glad you liked these GBH pics!
  
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