This is a siege of juvenile great blue herons and you know somewhere there are a couple sets of parents taking a much needed break! The Great Blue Heron is a master angler and is the largest North American heron, standing up to a whopping 54 inches tall with a wingspan of up to 79 inches. But here’s the kicker: they only weigh about 5 to 6 pounds! That’s lighter than a gallon of milk! Their secret? Hollow bones, just like most birds, making them incredibly light for their impressive size. Nature’s engineering at its finest! Photo courtesy of Gary Seloff.
