Little Blue Heron
As a mature and patient hunter, the Little Blue Heron spends quite a bit of time in shallow water stalking its prey. This small heron will run through marshy water quickly, without hesitation, to catch fish and frogs spotted from a distance; and a long and narrow beak enables the fishing bird to lunge into the water like a dart before prey have a chance to react. The photographs here demonstrate a Little Blue Heron's determination to find a meal while meticulously scanning the water for movement.