Great Blue Herons have quite the appetite and will eat a variety of prey, including fish, shrimp, crabs, and even small mammals like rodents.

They’re known to be opportunistic feeders and will also go after amphibians, reptiles, and birds.

While alligators aren’t a regular item on their menu, there have been surprising instances where Great Blue Herons have been seen gulping down juvenile alligators whole, just like in this amazing photo.

Imagine the sight of this elegant bird delicately handling its feathery neck to swallow such a formidable meal! Nature truly knows how to surprise us.

So, while it’s not common, these herons show that they’re willing to try almost anything that comes their way. Isn’t that impressive?

Text credit: Earth Unreal

Image credit: Danny Gilliam (dannyg2685 on Instagram)