Help me identify this shore bird?

[oz]

Hi All,

Grabbed a shot of this odd looking bird at the beach and I'm having a hard time identifying it Anybody know this bad boy?

http://www.pbase.com/image/25853631




Ozzie

[bigbad]

looks like a great blue heron to me.

[herb1rm]

I agree it is a great blue heron on a watch.
Herb

[oz]

Thanks Herb. Did I get a chuckle or two out of anyone besides Herb? Yes, this was a joke. I have a gallery of great blue herons?

Ozzie

[dakota49]

It's a North American Watchhawker! Kinda gives new meaning to the term "Time flies" doesn't it?

[annayu]

It's a Great Blue Felon (lat. Ardea cinerea rolexii)

[pstewart]

Whatever it is, it's a great photo to begin with, with a well-executed humorous treatment as well. Both of which add up to "got my vote!" I hope others who appreciate the quality here voted for it too.