Hi! I found this bird around dusk tonight, and after taking a few photos, and consulting various books that I own, I can't seem to identify it, and was wondering if I'd have more success asking here? I think that it's a heron, and it was in south-east Melbourne.
Hi, nice photo.
I would say Nankeen / Rufous Night Heron.
Cheers, Scott
Ah, yes! That seems to be exactly what he was! I'm glad I got the part about it being a heron right. Thank-you for your quick reply.