Phil Lanoue Photography

Earlier this week we were watching this tricolored heron fishing in the marsh pond. Tricolored heron fishing methods can vary. At times they become very animated and display an almost dance like prancing behavior across the water, similar to a reddish egret. Other times they employ a more standard slow stalk with their neck curled back and head angled, poised to strike. This particular individual was using everything in it’s repertoire to successfully snatch small bait fish. Even if occasionally one fish gets away.