On Wed, 23 Feb 2005 13:24:27 GMT, "Yabbadoo"
wrote:

Yes, herons (and almost all wild birds) are a protected species in UK. Not
only that, but it's illegal for private individuals to own any firearm
(which includes shotguns) so predators (non-human) can only be deterred by
passive means.

You have my sympathy.

Regards,

Hal