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Posted	Re my heron
10-12-2007 18:24 by maureen benson	Well, thanks guys for all the helpful comments, the shotgun sounds the most positive but I' m getting quite attached to it now! It's a really beautiful bird and unfortunately it's getting used to me now. Saw it a few minutes ago and it's practically pitch black outside. Yes, I agree the net is the only sure way . The pergola sounds very nice but as the pond is 55feet x 35feet can't really afford it. I think it does land directly into the shallow end so wire probably won't stop it. That leaves the water spray which I think I will try. The loudspeaker idea sounds good but couldn't have that blasting out all day. The fish all seem to be still there , they've gone down deep now it's colder but it's probably getting things lined up for next year!And the noise it makes sounds quite prehistoric, a very harsh croaking. A friend of mine has a pond with Koi and sturgeon. This is covered by a carport type roof and herons stand underneath it. He has lost fish to them. Very hard to put them off. Think the size of my pond may make it more difficult for the fish to be caught, not exactly "fish in a barrel" Any further comments very welcome and it's nice to "get mail".
10-12-2007 20:17 by robert.pope	well you have a lake not a pond ......good luck ,hope the fish stay alive
10-12-2007 20:26 by spike	What about an electric fence around it.I`m sure i read somewhere that herons land on the ground then step into the water.
10-12-2007 21:00 by Linda Chenapa	No they do land in water as long as they can see the bottom of the pond/lake. How about just putting netting over the shallow bit? Have you thought of getting a dog or a cat?
10-12-2007 21:11 by Jake Casson	Cats are putting our native birds under threat so please dont get one as there are far to many anyway. Prob wont be scared of it after while anyway. Hide with a water pistol/ hose
11-12-2007 00:29 by nige	a friend of mine has a grid of fishing wire at about 10" squares over his pond. the herons really dont like it. Its suspended about a foot from the water and doesent detract from the look of the pond anywhere near as much as a net. nige
11-12-2007 09:24 by Alan	Jake with your behaviour with fish Oscars in particular (killing them so you can use them as fishing bait) I am surprised by your comments regarding cats!!!
11-12-2007 11:37 by D.R.	You just have to set up a parameter fence or fine wire around the pond. Or drop the level so it is around 1 1/2 foot below the bank. Commercial fish farmers place large screen nets the whole way across the ponds, lakes. Sorry to say but its a protected bird, you cant touch them by law.
11-12-2007 18:13 by big cats	jake ,jake ,jake you confuse the heck out of me
11-12-2007 18:17 by big cats	an alarm system based on pirs that either squirt water sound an alarm or control spot lights is a possibilty find a bird sanctuary that will loan you an eagle owl (caged) that will put the *** off
11-12-2007 19:36 by Jake Casson	Loan of an eagle owl, sure they will - not. Lovely birds, cost a bomb though.
12-12-2007 12:55 by Big Rob	i saw the heads off shop dummies then place them on brush shanks near the pond .ive never lost a fish to birds yet and i live near the bird sanctuary
12-12-2007 19:54 by big cats	yes jake wonderful creatures. i spent some time in the summer watching ospreys and have been lucky enough to see a golden eagle perched on a fence post,( car almost ended up in a ditch mind)
13-12-2007 20:10 by Phill Austen	What about the plastic herons with a broomstick up their bottom, they are supposed to work by showing passing herons that the pond is already occupied.
14-12-2007 20:04 by nigel.chenapa	water jet unit to scare the heron & cats.i found one on ebay item 200156001828 it was buy now £60
15-12-2007 19:08 by dave the wath	cats water bricks bags string wot problem?

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