Heck, I'd use a grinding mask/goggles for a heron. They WHIP that beak.

If you net it, don't dink around. Pin it quick, snip and gone.

Actually, I'm not sure what I'd do. We've got a local heron, and I can tell when he's been around, lots fewer fish visible in the creek. If it was hurt, I'd probably put it out of its misery only.


Up hills slow,
Down hills fast
Tonnage first and
Safety last.