We're taking one more close look at our Great Blue Heron fishing. Great Blue Heron have specialized vertebrae that allow the neck to be held in a tight "S" shape, which is both aerodynamic for flight and used for hunting. Its coiled neck acts like a spring, storing energy that is released in a sudden, powerful thrust forward. This allows the heron to strike its prey with extreme speed and force, as we see here. (It actually made us jump after watching a full half hour of only minnows!) Interesti

It’s a common sight to see the “lucky” great blue heron patiently hunting on the shores of Hood Canal and South Puget Sound. Largest of the heron species, up to 4’ in height, they actually only weigh between 5-6 pounds. Here are a few things you may not have known about these iconic Northwest birds. | Explore Hood Canal

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