139 reactions · 46 shares | Watch as a Great Blue Heron figures out how to do something many people struggle with—handle (and eat!) a blue crab without getting pinched. | Virginia Institute of Marine Science | Facebook

8K views · 568 reactions | Did you know? The majestic great blue heron weighs only about 5 lbs! If you hope to spot one of these gorgeous birds on your next visit to the Lowcountry, check out our Birdwatcher’s Guide to Hilton Head Island on our blog: https://www.hiltonheadisland.org/island-time/outdoor/birdwatchers-guide-hilton-head-island  : breeandfriends | Visit Hilton Head | Facebook

2.3K views · 125 reactions | The great blue heron is the largest heron in North America and one of North Carolina’s most familiar and frequently-seen wading birds. Often called a “crane,” it is common around shores of open water and in wetlands where it stands silently (or walks very slowly) waiting for prey to get close enough to spear it with a rapid thrust of its bill. Learn more: bit.ly/2wQ33VY | NC Wildlife Resources Commission | Facebook