I agree with Ted Levin, I think it is an immature Black-crowned Night
Heron. In the picture of the hammock, large white spots ARE visible on the
wings, immature Yellow-crowns have very small spots on the wings. The
general shape and size of the bird, especially the one where it is standing
on the ground, doesnt look right for a bittern and the bill is too short
and stocky.   Jeff

On Friday, July 13, 2018, kmilk <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Thanks much to quite a number of helpful experienced birders - it most
> likely is an American Bittern, especially noting the unspotted wing
> coverts.  My moment of fame, having one perch on my hammock!
>
> Norma
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