Great Blue Heron vs. Snake

In a classic battle at the Green Cay Wetlands a mighty Great Blue Heron takes on a small snake. The first blow is to the head region of the snake. The heron picks up the snake and swings it around.


With the death blow the heron whips the snake around and into the mouth. With one swift gulp the heron swallows the snake whole. Like most battles this one is short and a clear winner is defined.

Don't feel too bad for the snake sometimes it is the winner when it encounters a frog or fish. Come back soon to the blog to see photos of one such battle.