Tricolored Herons have an enthusiastic way of hunting, throwing their whole body into the effort.
This was a classic display, stretching out over the water, then pulling back to change the view.
Then nab!
As I’ve often seen, his catch was tiny, so you know he’ll need to keep at it.
Do you know if the S-shaped neck posture makes a sudden lunge of the head easier?
I do not, Steve. I’ve suspected that it’s about changing the bird’s angle of view into the water, but thinking about it body balance probably plays a role, too. And possibly affecting the preys’ perception of shadows above.
Very nice shots!!
Thank you, Isabel!