South Florida Creature Adventure Part 2: Green Heron

After chasing some Iguanas, we found what I believe is a juvenile Green Heron fishing in a tree.

Although they can be found throughout Florida, I do not recall seeing one for myself in my part of North Florida.

It watched me carefully as I crept closer, but unlike most other wading birds, it didn't appear concerned.

I read that they will drop insects and items into the water from a perch above and then snatch fish when they inspect or engage what it dropped.

This Green Heron was in perfect position to do that. I wonder if I was not there whether it may have tried this trick?

With me very close it went right back to fishing.

Look at that expert deadeye stare into the water below.

I have to admit in this last picture it almost looks annoyed with me. I respectfully retreated so lunch could be served. Thank you my exotic friend!

All pictures taken by @rawruss with a Nikon D3400 w/ 70-300mm lens in September 2018 in South Florida.