Another surprise Green Heron, first time to photograph this bird at Chassahowitzka WMA. This crow sized bird is a smart hunter. They have a unique baiting style behavior, they drop feathers, twigs or even insects on the water surface to lure fish within their striking distance.

Green Heron | August 6

Why they call this bird Green Heron…. their greenish-black cap, a greenish back.

Links

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Green_Heron/id
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_heron
https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/green-heron