It uses a variety of baits and lures, including crusts of bread, insects, earthworms, twigs, or feathers. ' from <a href="http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Green_Heron_dtl.htmlYou">http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Green_Heron_dtl.htmlYou</a> can also hear what the green heron sounds like at that site.Thanks, FeralL, glad you keep us in Great Lakes area birds.