I think I will do the same. I would hate the heron to get all tangled in it,
though. I'll figure something out.

Thanks, Ingrid.

Victoria


On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 13:25:28 GMT, opined:

yes. a triangular puncture wound is almost diagnostic for heron attack. the heron
stabs from above, the dorsal area would take the hit.
I have bird netting stretched taut across my koi pond. it is the only sure method of
prevention. Ingrid

escapee wrote:

Funny.

I have sad news. Something got one of my comets. Twelve inches long, nice and
juicy. However, it had one puncture hole near the dorsal fin and it was laying
in a garden bed. We do have a blue heron who nests nearby. Is it possible
he/she got the fish, hopped over closer to the fence to eat it and was scared
off by the neighbors dog barking? It would have been better, at least, if The
Bull (the fishes name) was made a good meal of. We were sad anyway. How can we
prevent this happening again?

Victoria


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