A small, stocky wading bird, the Green Heron is common in wet spots across much of North America. It stands still next to water and grabs small fish with explosive dart of head and neck. One of the few birds that uses bait to attract fish, it drops such things as bread crusts, insects, and twigs onto the water. 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. They are so quick that it was 2 seasons before I successfully took an action shot.