Mary and I were walking the path along the Erie Canal on Friday evening. Mary pointed out this Green Heron to me and I hurried {note: I did not say ran.} back to the car to get my camera.
The Green Heron is one of the few known tool-using species. They typically stand still on shore or in shallow water or perch upon branches and await prey. Sometimes they drop food, insects, or other small objects on the water's surface to attract fish.
