Help me identify this bird

[chaberlack]

I can't find this bird in my "Birds of Minnesota" book. Anyone know what it is? Thanks in advance.

http://Chaberlack.smugmug.com/photos/73182187-M.jpg

[dallas]

Nice picture of a green heron. Congratulations on seeing something new. :): :):

[chaberlack]

Nice picture of a green heron. Congratulations on seeing something new. :): :):

Thanks. I knew someone would know. :clap

[Osprey Whisperer]

Yep..nice looking green heron. Might have cropped the bird a bit of center (taking in account the rule of 3rd or any of the other "rules" of composition". Thanks for sharing your shot and congrats on the find. :thumb