On 02 May 2004 12:22:51 GMT, emon (Rhiannon S)
wrote:

Subject: Heron visit to pond
From: ojunk (Gill Hall)
Date: 01/05/2004 23:01 GMT Daylight Time
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A heron visited our pond last week and ate half the fish. The rest hid and
are
still looking very nervous. I had just removed the netting that protected the
pond from falling leaves all winter. I would much prefer not to have to net
the
pond all year round. Does anyone know of other, less unsightly but still
effective deterrents against herons?

I saw a report on last year's Beechgrove garden about black, metal grates that
could be fitted just below the surface. These were produced for child
protection in ponds, but would that be any good for Heron prevention?

I'd guess that the heron would stand on the grate and catch any fish
near the surface.

According to the report the grates were practically invisible and could be
raised as needed for pond maintenece.

http://www.pondguardonline.co.uk/

I think is the website
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