65K views · 2.9K reactions | This Great Blue Heron selected a great big stick to add to the nest. It's a little unwieldy but the heron managed to hold onto it while in flight. Video is in slow motion. | Jocelyn Anderson Photography | Facebook

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

20K views · 254 reactions | Beautiful Great Blue Heron hunting gophers in the local park #Birds | Review Birds News | Facebook