Name that bird

Cdn_Gringo

Gold
Apr 29, 2014
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I recently moved to a new neighborhood. Here we have these long legged birds that sort of resemble Herons in appearance. I've only had passing glimpses of one but one personality trait that stands out...these birds have a propensity to scream at all hours of the night - it literally sounds like one or more people are getting a serious beating.

Most birds are quiet and asleep at night but not these things. Anyone able to identify the bird from my limited description?