 Nature in the raw. This heron (Ardea cinerea) was rewarded for its patience with this rather unfortunate pike (Esox lucius). The heron's simple technique is wait, then stab its beak through its prey skewer style. Heron This heron (Ardea cinerea) was later rewarded for its patience with a rather unfortunate pike (Esox lucius). The heron's simple technique is wait, then stab its beak through its prey skewer style. H