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This should be an easy one for you pros.  Don't say where it is just what it is.

Looks like a green heron to me.  

I want to say Green Heron, but the proportions look all wrong.  That's a weird pose!

I also see a Green Heron

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Yes it is.  Almost missed it.  First one I've seen.  Was very excided. 

I must need new glasses because I don't see any bird in the original photo, even after you pointed out what/where it is.

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They're easy to miss, aren't they?  They tend to keep a low profile, literally!  It always looks weird to me when I see one actually extend its neck like most herons do!

This is when I first spotted it from the kayak. 

Here it is with a little neck extension.  I have a video with the neck all the way out it is so amazing. 

I'm a little late getting into this thread, but I have to say it was fun looking for the elusive green heron.  Here's a photo I took recently.  Hope you enjoy it!  (. . . assuming I did this right.)

Interesting shot with the black bill.  I'm guessing that's a youngster?  (My guides are elsewhere at the moment...)

Actually, I think the bird I photographed is an adult, while the photos posted earlier in this thread with the yellow bills are juvenile.  See another shot of a juvenile green heron at the following website:

http://arboretum.blog.gustavus.edu/2009/09/14/arb-sightings/

You're right, it's not a juvenile.  Still, the upper bill is dark on adults, but usually the lower bill is mostly yellow, as are the lores.  Both the lores and lower bill are dark on your bird.  I've not seen that coloration before.

Aha, I found it!  That's a Green Heron in high breeding plumage.  The bill and lores darken, and the legs (also usually yellow) turn bright orange.  Cool photo!  I'll have to look for one around here next summer