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.
Excited Heron!
This Tricolored heron seemed to be having a great time fishing for small fish and shrimp in a tidal pool along side the salt marsh.
The Day After…
After six days of thunderstorms, torrential rain and flooding from Debby, the sun came out and we went over to the marsh to check things out. There turned out to be significant activity, however not everyone was flying (or swimming) all over the place.
The first pic is a kind of a ‘Can You Spot The Alligator’ kind of deal. The next one is a drowsy looking little guy on the float in the salt marsh. Then we found a bigger dude relaxing along the edge of the marsh pond.
So that was some of the alligators out enjoying their day. We also saw spoonbills, an egret with a wriggling eel, a very excited tricolor heron fishing, and a few juvenile night herons among a good size crowd. More on them later!
Merry Christmas!
Wishing everybody a very Merry Christmas…and may 2024 be a happy, healthy one filled with abundance and simple joys!
Morning Muckness
Went to check out the marsh pond and the swamp this morning. We received a report yesterday that some spoonbills had arrived and sure enough, at the far back edge of the pond we saw 8 fresh spoonbills cavorting about in all their pink glory.
Well, since they were way too far off to be successfully photographed, this lone alligator hanging out in the marsh muck had to do for today.
It did not look like an extremely comfortable area in which to relax, but what do I know? Our gator friend might have loved it!
Found A New Friend
The momma alligators in the swamp have been bringing their babies out for a few weeks now. Once they grow a tiny bit older, mom will leave them alone at times.
This little guy found himself a comfy spot that had a ray of morning sun peeking through. It didn’t take long for his special secret to be discovered by one of the local turtles. The little gator didn’t mind at all though, in fact he seemed pleased to have already found himself a new friend.
Most everyone appears happy that a small slice of Spring is beginning to show up!
Merry Christmas!
Wishing everybody a very Merry Christmas…and may 2023 be a happy and healthy one for all!
Still Here…
Even though we’re closing in on December, we still have a few spoonbills hanging around the salt marsh.
They have been seen in among the assorted remaining wood storks, but here’s one juvenile by itself jumping off from the marsh mud!
“Hey Pal, Watch Your Feet!”
Well, the white pelicans are in and as usual they are dividing into little groups to fish the marsh pond area.
At one point, a great blue heron came gliding in and almost clipped the head of the pelican on the right.
You can see the big guy duck to avoid getting whacked, but once the heron landed it was back to normal fishing procedure!
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