Green Heron

Description:

A small, stocky wading bird, the Green Heron is common in wet spots across much of North America. It can be difficult to see as it stands motionless waiting for small fish to approach within striking range, but it frequently announces its presence by its loud squawking. ( Source : http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/green... )

Habitat:

Breeds in swampy thickets. Forages in swamps, along creeks and streams, in marshes, ponds, lake edges, and pastures. Winters mostly in coastal areas, especially mangrove swamps. ( Source : http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/green... )

Notes:

This one was seen at dusk hunting by a pond in a residential area and chasing off the other birds ( Common Grackles mostly ).