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.
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!
Hungry Boy
This alligator feeding in the salt marsh looked hungry to me…
Getting Along OK
Two wood storks and a young alligator all quietly go about their business on a recent afternoon in the marsh pond.
The storks seemed oblivious to the alligator’s presence, and the gator totally ignored the wood storks.
It’s nice to see everyone getting on so well. 🙂
Recent Flights
Here are a few flight shots from the last couple of days.
We have a tricolored heron, night heron, white ibis, and of course, “Radar”!
Tricolored Heron
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
White Ibis
“Radar”
Hacking Up A “Hairball”
Or in this case…hacking up a crab. 🙂
Earlier this weekend I was watching a white ibis fishing in the salt marsh during low tide. At one point the ibis bent down, opened his mouth up wide, and at first I didn’t know what he was doing. When I saw something pop out into his mouth, I quickly realized he had just hacked up a small crab that must have been stuck in his throat.
The ibis then dipped the crab into the water apparently to get it lubricated for smooth trip back down the hatch where it stayed down nicely this time!
Handsome Heron
I grabbed this quick portrait shot of a great blue heron posing at the edge of the marsh yesterday evening just as we were leaving for the night…I thought he looked rather dignified.
There’s Always Room For More Radar!
Since everyone seems to enjoy seeing our favorite electronically enhanced great egret “Radar”, I thought it might be nice to post a few more shots of our good friend.
These were taken later the same day as the photos I posted yesterday of Radar.
After a productive afternoon fishing, a guy likes to spiff himself up and get the feathers all looking their best! So Radar moved over to the other side of the reeds for a nice preening session. He started working under his wings and then as the sun got lower, he made his way to the outside portion making sure each feather was nicely groomed.
Such a handsome boy!
Phil Lanoue Photography 