Little Heron displays Fishing Tactics

I spotted this Little Heron (Butorides striatus) in the shallows of a lake in Japanese Garden, Singapore, and watched it stealthily, stalk around on the hunt for small fishes. This bird thinks critically just like a human to catch fish. It uses a piece of bread as bait to lure the fish within range for it to prey on.

Click on the above photo for high-res imageCrouching motionless, it waits to ambush its prey.

Click on the above photo for high-res imageUses a piece of bread as bait to capture fish.

Click on the above photo for high-res imageThe neck extended to make a swift strike at the fish.

Click on the above photo for high-res imageResumes crouching position and wait for the next fish victim.