Beneath a Cloak of Darkness, the Hunt Begins! 🌑 This Black Heron’s unique way of hunting is known as ‘canopy feeding’. Spreading their wings out into a ‘canopy’ shape blocks the sunlight and makes it easier for them to spot prey. 🎥 @marlondutoit #BlackHeron #CanopyFeeding #BirdsOfInstagram #BirdPhotography #thenaturefoundation #tnf #conservation #nature #photography #wildlifephotography #natureshots #naturegram #wildlife | The Nature Foundation

Green Heron fishing with bread | Animals Kingdom

This green-backed heron is doubtlessly a fishing master. Here, it demonstrates its incredible skills at the famed West Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. #EcoFuture #FunChina | China Plus Culture

Check out this Green Heron fishing in the South Lettuce Lake. With keen eyesight, a stealthy approach, and a precise strike, this bird has mastered the skills it needs to secure its fishy snack. Video: R J Wiley | Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary