The small Heron is holding something in his bill. It is so small you can barely see it.
I never did see the bird eat anything, but he is dipping down into the water.
Green Herons are known to drop things on the surface of the water to attract minnows. Usually it’s a tiny leaf or twig.
So the questions is…what is he doing?
Tiny snack for all of the effort. Almost thought it was a tricolor.
That’s why I thought it might be bait for a minnow.
Great photos! I’ve photographed them dropping a slightly injured bug onto the surface of the water; as the bug wiggles, it attracts a fish, which the heron then captures.
That’s a great catch. I love to watch these little guys. Clever and very intense.