Saturday Afternoon

It was kind of a slow day over at the marsh yesterday afternoon, not a whole lot of our usual residents were around, but there were a few…

A snowy egret was seen jumping off from the oyster beds in the salt marsh. A least tern was flying off with a fresh caught fish. A great egret got all involved chasing across the water after some other bird that was fishing in ‘his’ territory. And of course You Know Who, fell asleep right there in the water without a care in the world.

Notice how everyone else seems to be rather busy going about their day, while a certain other individual decides it’s the perfect time for a nap?!

19 thoughts on “Saturday Afternoon”

Birder's Journey on May 3, 2015 at 4:22 pm said:

Great feather detail on these white birds! I wonder who Mr. A had as his most recent breakfast….

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- Phil Lanoue on May 4, 2015 at 12:18 pm said:
  
  He sure did look well fed and happy. There is a lot of fish in that area and it’s likely that was his early meal.
  
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Jonathan Caswell on May 3, 2015 at 4:29 pm said:

Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
A VERY BUSY SATURDAY, THIS WEEKEND!!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on May 4, 2015 at 12:19 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much I appreciate it.
  
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Jonathan Caswell on May 3, 2015 at 4:30 pm said:

PARDON ME…But it seems that all these animals…”had their Phil”!

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- Phil Lanoue on May 4, 2015 at 12:19 pm said:
  
  They do often see me around. 🙂
  
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Raewyn's Photos on May 3, 2015 at 4:47 pm said:

A busy day indeed. Great captures.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 4, 2015 at 12:20 pm said:
  
  Busy for everyone except the lazy gator.
  
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Lyle Krahn on May 3, 2015 at 4:59 pm said:

That gator is really showing off its curves.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 4, 2015 at 12:21 pm said:
  
  He really is quite stylish which is important out there.
  
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Pat on May 3, 2015 at 7:10 pm said:

Beautiful photography.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 4, 2015 at 12:22 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million I appreciate that.
  
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naturesnippets on May 3, 2015 at 7:44 pm said:

Do you ever not see an alligator when you’re out?

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- Phil Lanoue on May 4, 2015 at 12:24 pm said:
  
  Well there was this one day…
  Actually this time of year I am likely to some on almost any day. By late fall and then winter most will tuck themselves away for the season.
  
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anotherday2paradise on May 3, 2015 at 8:22 pm said:

Fantastic captures again, Phil. I love watching the Lest Terns darting into the water every few seconds. They’ve got far more energy than I have, or Mr. A for that matter. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on May 4, 2015 at 12:26 pm said:
  
  I barely have the energy to attempt following them as they dart about at hyper speeds. I saw some again yesterday but pointed my camera instead at critters that move a bit more slowly. 🙂
  
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Charlie@Seattle Trekker on May 4, 2015 at 12:19 am said:

An amazing series that really captures the life of this community in the marsh.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 4, 2015 at 12:27 pm said:
  
  Thanks much I’m glad you enjoyed seeing our marsh residents.
  
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foxleylady on May 5, 2015 at 6:30 am said:

What a lovely series of action shots, Phil!

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