Help identify bird at Riverfront Park
Saw this guy the last couple of visits to Riverfront Park, hanging out near the trout ponds. Not sure of the ID and hoping the forum birdwatchers can help. I was thinking it might be a Kingfisher, but not certain when checking my guides. Also thought it might be a Little Blue Heron, but the plumage around the neck bring that into question. Help solve the mystery!! Thanks!!
dan4golf 
GrascalDefinitely the green heron. There's at least three living in Riverfront park enjoying their taxpayer funded trout, along with at least two great blues, and two belted kingfishers.
alpha1beta Its beautiful and a great shot. So much nature to see, hear and enjoy at our great park.
Nature Lover I'm sure our Governor will find a way to charge the Heron for a fishing license! LOL
That is a great facility there for sure. it even has a resident pig!
Greg 
LVMomOfBoys A green heron has been known to use bait to catch fish. Here's an example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVtFcQXbRWI
jd2 Thanks to all for helping ID the Green Heron. And the last video with the Heron using bread at bait is simply incredible.
Nice pixs.Great time to get out for a walk in the parks.Look up and see what is sitting above your head. It's migration time................
frank1945 
Embryodad Greg: I watched one of the green herons catch just about a fish a minute for 10-15 minutes. They're better fisherman than you or me, except that their fish aren't above the legal limits.
That's a crazy video.
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