Was It Something I Said?

This tricolored heron took one look at me today and immediately jumped up out of the salt marsh and took off in a hurry. Rather rude I thought.

Conversely, my good buddy Mr. A seemed absolutely delighted to see me this afternoon! Or maybe he was just happy the sun was out.

Well either way he was much better mannered than the nervously skittish tri.

25 thoughts on “Was It Something I Said?”

Raewyn's Photos on May 1, 2015 at 6:19 pm said:

Great photos. Love Mr A enjoying the sun.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 3, 2015 at 11:13 am said:
  
  That boy knows how to relax!
  
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Jonathan Caswell on May 1, 2015 at 6:49 pm said:

Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
YOU WERE TOO BIG A FISH!!!!! 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on May 3, 2015 at 11:13 am said:
  
  Thanks a bunch!
  
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Steve Gingold on May 1, 2015 at 7:50 pm said:

Mr. A does look rather happy. I like the drops coming off the heron’s feet in the second image.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 3, 2015 at 11:14 am said:
  
  He was happy to be getting warm sun on his hide after a rainy period. 🙂
  
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donna213 on May 1, 2015 at 8:36 pm said:

Cute title, Mr. A must think so too. 😀

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- Phil Lanoue on May 3, 2015 at 11:15 am said:
  
  I saw what could have been that exact Tri again yesterday and he took off on me again. No manners these birds. 🙂
  
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Angela on May 1, 2015 at 10:04 pm said:

Mr A looks like he’s laughing.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 3, 2015 at 11:16 am said:
  
  As long as he is in a good mood then everybody is happy!
  
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Girl Gone Expat on May 1, 2015 at 10:20 pm said:

If the heron lived in MrA’s pool I can understand it was a bit jittery:)

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- Phil Lanoue on May 2, 2015 at 10:22 pm said:
  
  Our friend Mr. A is too busy posing right now to bother the little herons. He is very impressed with himself. 🙂
  
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Gunta on May 1, 2015 at 11:04 pm said:

He DOES look thrilled to see you. Hopefully it wasn’t with plans for dinner in his head.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 2, 2015 at 7:32 pm said:
  
  I’m too old and chewy for him, he prefers something a bit more tender for his little teefs. 😀
  
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anotherday2paradise on May 2, 2015 at 7:57 am said:

I think Mr. A was actually laughing at you, but the tri just doesn’t have a sense of humour. 😛 Great captures, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 2, 2015 at 7:30 pm said:
  
  If wonder if that wise guy Mr. A got a glimpse of my new haircut? Oh no, maybe they both did?! 😮 😀
  
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  - anotherday2paradise on May 2, 2015 at 7:39 pm said:
    
    😄😎
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on May 2, 2015 at 10:21 pm said:
      
      I need to give that big reptile a good talking to. Not sure he would listen though.
      
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Lyle Krahn on May 2, 2015 at 10:38 pm said:

I really like that gator shot. Lots of attitude. I think you made me like gators.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 3, 2015 at 9:12 am said:
  
  He does have that certain look about him that almost makes him kind of endearing. Well, kind of.
  
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naturesnippets on May 3, 2015 at 12:15 pm said:

The gator looks like he’s planning his next attack … that sly grin.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 4, 2015 at 12:28 pm said:
  
  They seem to always be planning something. Except when it’s nap time, you need to keep your priorities in place.
  
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  - naturesnippets on May 4, 2015 at 3:18 pm said:
    
    I sure understand the importance of nap time1
    
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foxleylady on May 3, 2015 at 12:46 pm said:

If I had to choose, I would rather an alligator than a heron was pleased to see me!

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- Phil Lanoue on May 4, 2015 at 12:30 pm said:
  
  Now that I think of it, you are 100% correct about that. Thanks!
  
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