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Don't be precious.

Written by Cole Schafer

Herons are some of the best fishermen on the planet. They lurk along the banks like silent assassins, waiting for fish to swim near. Upon spotting their next meal, they will extend their neck until it's poker straight and stand as a still as a statue before driving their beak into the water and spearing their unsuspecting prey.

Interestingly enough, some Herons have forsaken fishing for hunting.

In parts of the world where there is a large gopher population, Herons have learned they can spear the rodents in the same way they spear fish. They will stalk open fields, tilting their heads to the left and right to pick-up on tiny vibrations in the ground and once they've honed in on their target, they will javelin their beaks into the ground, unearthing a lifeless gopher.

I found it to be an interesting reminder not to become overly attached to any one way of doing something.