Is this a duck?

[Thelonegoose]

I got this picture this morning, and I cannot seem to properly identify this bird. It looks like a duck to me, but I am not sure what kind it is. Any thoughts?

 

[jag1]

No on the duck.. Looks more like a hawk to me.

 

[Harold Money jr]

Looks like a green heron or some other similar wading bird to me.

 

[JCDEERMAN]

Looks like a hawk to me

 

[BSK]

Appears to have very long legs. I would go with heron or other wading bird.

 

[Hymie3]

Appears to have very long legs. I would go with heron or other wading bird.

I agree on the water bird. Weird picture though