Gill Hall1/5/04 11:01
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 used to have a pond near a heronry and put fishing line at low level all
around the perimeter of the pond - I'd guess it was about 6" or 8" high.
The herons couldn't wade in and the fish are still there 6 years later.
Some 'cover' such as water plants helps the fish to hide, too.
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Sacha
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