Phil Lanoue Photography
I previously worked as a news and sports photographer. Recently I have been enjoying wildlife photography. My approach toward bird photos is similar to sports photography. I attempt to capture mostly action and hopefully a unique perspective.
Well At Least He Got One!
Early yesterday morning we had a Least Bittern fishing in the swamp. This variety of bittern is fairly rare for our area and is generally a very secretive bird so we were thrilled to see this colorful, active guy in action.
Normally we might see the American Bittern which are cool birds but it was a real treat seeing the Least!
Such A Nice Neat Boy
This tricolored heron looked all nice and well behaved as he sat surveying the scene in the marsh on a recent morning.
He remained alert however and despite his polite appearance, soon the bird would be on his way to terrorizing the area fish population!
Not Much To Show For All The Effort
This alligator was fishing in among the dried reeds of the salt marsh when he suddenly lunged out at something.
After a huge ferocious bite, the gator bared down hard and came up with… a mouthful of muddy water.
Oh well, it was not just a good attempt, but a good looking attempt. 🙂
Quick Early Breakfast Snack
Yesterday morning this egret was doing some early morning fishing in the marsh. Nice quick grab for the bird, bad news once again however, for the fish.
Quick Spiff Up
An egret was preening in the salt marsh earlier this week, no doubt getting himself looking all slick for his lady friend.
The green lores around the bird’s eyes indicate this guy is in breeding condition.
I thought he looked pretty snazzy. 🙂
Around The Marsh…
Kind of a quiet day around the marsh this afternoon, nothing very exciting happening, but a few of the usual suspects were out taking care of business.
An alligator was enjoying a nice float and getting some sun which I know he liked.
I watched this egret pluck several of these small fish out of the salt marsh so I’m sure he must have eventually gotten full.
The great blue heron went for some shrimp as his main course, and the seafood could not be more fresh.
As I was leaving a black-necked stilt did a quick fly by and around that same time I was ready to do the same.
“Hey, Watch My Head!”
A snowy egret made a quick hop up out of the salt marsh earlier this weekend and almost clipped the head of a poor willet that was quietly minding it’s own business.
Sometimes those long stick legs can end up dangling a bit farther then Snowball might expect.
His Secret Spot
Early this morning a tricolored heron was alone fishing in a small corner area of the marsh. At this time of day he has the special spot all to himself, no crowds, no gawkers (well except us) and apparently a decent supply of fish for breakfast.
It is a lovely little area and I don’t blame him one bit for picking it out for a morning cruise.
Phil Lanoue Photography 