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.
Reflective Stalking
Although the snowy egrets are the true fussbudgets of the marsh, and are frequently seen squabbling with one another, they can be all business when it comes to fishing. They can stalk their prey with the best of them.
Here, a snowy works the calm water of the salt marsh searching for his prize catch.
Give him a little time…he’ll come up with something.
In A Twist
When you look at this female anhinga it’s easy to understand how they are sometimes referred to as a ‘snake bird’.
When I saw this lovely young lady soaking up the sun at the edge of the marsh yesterday morning, her personality and unique talents shone through.
Morning Catch
An anhinga out fishing in the marsh this morning. I saw this guy catch several fish in a short period of time.
He really hit the seafood breakfast buffet hard and had to be quite full by the time I left him!
Alert In The Morning?
On a recent morning I was barely awake when just out of the corner of my eye I spotted this tricolored heron come zipping in and blast across the salt marsh right in front of me.
This bird seemed particularly active and alert, much more so then myself. I wonder what time he got up?
Alligators As Art?
Earlier this week I was watching and photographing this alligator sloshing about the water while feeding in the salt marsh.
Although I got some of the standard shots of the big guy blasting around after fish and slowly stalking his prey at times, I also got a few shots that I thought may possibly show a more artistic side of our gator pal.
Looking almost straight down with the alligator beneath me, I got these photos which I feel displays a different sort of viewpoint then I typically present.
Are they artistic? Well, I’m not sure about that, the viewers can decide for themselves how the feel about and interpret these images.
I also realize I’m going out on a limb here by inviting people to consider how they might ‘feel’ about an alligator photo. 🙂
I Think We All Knew How This Was Going To End
I knew…the egret knew…and especially the fish knew how this would all turn out.
One happy egret, but not a good day at all for the fish…
Up To Something…?
On a nice, warm summer evening when the marsh area is lit by warm setting sunlight, you might think all would be calm and peaceful. But when I see a good size boy like this one making his way through the water with that sneaky yet purposeful look on his face, I just know he is up to something.
It’s best for all involved not to get quietly seduced by the overall pleasant scene because it could all change quickly.
Or… maybe our big friend here is also just out enjoying his nice evening and has no plans to create mayhem. Maybe…
Where’s Radar?!?
Many of you will likely remember seeing photos of our pal “Radar.” He is the great egret with the transmitter pack attached to his back with antennas sticking out.
He is has been a regular fixture over at the marsh for a few year years now and generally never goes far. Even if we don’t see him for a day or two he always eventually shows up to assume command over his area of operation.
But he has not been seen in a good three months now. We did get a report that he was spotted a month or so ago over at a rookery where egrets and other birds nest. So it is possible that our good buddy Radar found himself a lady and is now a daddy.
I strongly suspect though that once his family obligations are met he will return to his usual spots along the marsh and assume his regular duties of chasing off other birds.
More photos and adventures of Radar going back to the summer of 2012 can be seen here: https://phillanoue.com/category/radar/
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