Gilligan, the Black-crowned Night Heron, is practicing his fishing skills! Some heron species are known to use bate to help them catch fish. They will wait near the water’s edge, and will use objects – twigs, feathers, even bread – to lure fish within reach. When small fish come to investigate the object, the bird will strike, rapidly extending its neck and dagger-like beak. They will then swallow their prize whole. Gilligan is using a leaf to see if he can attract any prey. Unfortunately, there