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.
Woody’s Big Breakfast
Earlier this week a wood stork doing some morning fishing plucked a nice mullet out of the marsh for breakfast.
That wouldn’t be my first choice from a breakfast menu, but Woody seemed quite pleased with his meal!
Not So Stealthy This Time
Alligators can often be quite sneaky. They can lurk underwater and surface just at the right (or wrong…depending on perspective) time.
So earlier this week I noticed this big guy trying to act all casual at the edge of the marsh pond. I almost didn’t see him because he was trying to use the tall grass to conceal himself from view as he maneuvered his nose in position right in front of where I was standing.
But I knew what he was up to. Our gator friend was attempting to trap some fish up against the edge of the water where they would be easy pickings. Once he caught one he got all excited and the stealthiness went right out the window. When a big alligator gets himself all excited and starts splashing around in the water, scooping up weeds along with fish, they are fairly tough to miss.
Fishing Only Looks Like Fun
This anhinga fishing in the marsh pond yesterday afternoon might look like he’s having a fun time but fishing is serious business.
The fact that anhingas will flip a fish off their sharp bill and catch it head first in mid air is just an added bonus that makes dinner prep a bit more entertaining! 🙂
Good Mood?…Maybe…
Yesterday afternoon our good pal Mr. A seemed to be in a good mood when he came floating over to my side of the marsh pond to say hello.
I of course can’t tell for sure, but I do wonder what he’s thinking…
Morning Fog Patrol
This morning it was grey, overcast, and foggy over at the marsh. Along with the usual assortment of egrets, herons, and wood storks, we also had this osprey circling above the water as it hunted for breakfast.
Ospreys are generally quite skilled at fishing but I never did see this one grab a fresh meal. The last I saw of him he was heading off toward the beach to try his luck in the ocean…
Skimmers!
This past weekend we had a pair of black skimmers show up and start working the marsh pond.
They are amazing birds to watch and wherever you see bubbles in the water, that’s fish jumping in a panic to get away from the approaching skimmer!
Finding The Perfect Spot
Yesterday morning, Big Bubba climbed up out of the water in the marsh pond to find himself a relaxing spot for a pleasant nap in the sun.
When I see people rushing around, I often wonder if it’s indeed the animals who really know what they are doing out there…
“Those Little Guys Can Be Dangerous!”
Early this morning a juvenile tricolored heron just missed clipping an egret in the head with his wing as he flew by.
It can be dangerous out there in the marsh pond…even when a guy is just standing around minding his own business!
Phil Lanoue Photography 