Bird?

Anyone know what bird this is? I shot it in the 'Wetlands' part of the Oceanographic but I couldn't find a sign anywhere telling what this bird is!

[Ramesh Chand]

wow...what a nice coloured bird...Phil....Beautiful shot!!!!!!!!!!!

[D. Marie Williams More]

Heron family, but I don't know which one.... how big was it?

[D. Marie Williams More]

Forgot to say that it is an excellent shot!

[Phil Bacon]

@dmariewms It was quite small, about the size of a blackbird.

[Phil Bacon]

@pawar_ramesh @dmariewms Thank you!

[Cissy B.]

Phil, its feather pattern is the same as that of the Green Heron, but not its coloration. http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/32/overview/Green_Heron.aspx Interesting! And - crystal clear shot and lovely DOF!

[Phil Bacon]

@coastandcactus Thank you, so helpful!