SteveEB wrote:

On 16 Jul, 13:34, "Reel McKoi" wrote:
"SteveEB" wrote in message


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On Jul 14, 7:48 pm, San Diego Joe wrote:



SteveEB wrote:
I have been having a problem with seagulls and cormorants taking fis
h
out of my raised pond and I've cured the problem by putting a net ov
e
r
it. However, the net looks ugly and has the unfortunate side effect
o
f
making things difficult for frogs, newts, dragonflies etc.
I'm considering making some wooden frames with fishing wire criss-
crossed on them to lay over the pond. I reckon they'd be easier to
redeploy if I remove them when we have visitors over, plus there wil
l
be better access for desirable pond visitors.
I wonder if anyone has any better ideas or any experience. I'm
particularly interested to know what size holes might be suitable an
d
I'm also wondering if there might be an issue with spanning the pond
with treated wood that might drip nastiness into the pond when it
rains.
Thanks, Steve

I would consider a scarecrow. It's a motion activated sprinkler. Wort
h
a
shot. I agree the netting looks ugly.

San Diego Joe
4,000 - 5,000 Gallons.
Koi, Goldfish, and RES named Colombo.

Thanks Joe,

I didn't really want to get one of those. There's something about it
being attached to the water mains that puts me off.
========================= If the hose splits while you are away prepare
yourself for a huge water b
ill
and flooded yard. A lawsuit if someone's basement gets flooded. A
"scarecrow" is useless for diving birds but would probably work for bi
rds
like herons. Beware though, someone posted a pic of a heron who outsma
rte
d
one of these sprayers.

--
RM....
Frugal ponding since 1995.
rec.ponder since late 1996.
Zone 6. Middle TN USA
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Yes, I'm going to stick with my original idea of making some frames
with criss-crossed fishing wire to go over the pond. Does anyone think
it would be unwise to use wood to make the frames from. I remember
reading on this newsgroup about someone who put wood into the pond as
a ramp for newts but shortly afterwards the fish all died.

Steve


I have an entire tree laying in my pond for the turtle to sun himself on.
I
think as long as you don't use treated wood you should be okay.

San Diego Joe
4,000 - 5,000 Gallons.
Koi, Goldfish, and RES named Colombo.