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Butorides virescens
The Green Heron is one of the few tool-using birds. It commonly drops bait onto the surface of the water and grabs the small fish that are attracted. It uses a variety of baits and lures, including crusts of bread, insects, earthworms, twigs, or feathers. As is typical for many herons, the Green Heron tends to wander after the breeding season is over. Most wanderers probably seek more favorable foraging areas and do not travel far, but occasionally some travel greater distances, with individuals turning up as far as England and France.
Spotted on Jul 18, 2012
Submitted on Jul 18, 2012
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Thanks Argybee. Another green Heron was sitting on the nest in a tree which was very nearby. One was fishing while the other was incubating.
Nice spotting.