"Sacha" wrote in message
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We were just finishing lunch (well, a sandwich) when Ray spluttered and
nearly dropped his water glass. He'd seen a heron stalking purposefully
across the lawn towards the old fish pond. By the time he got to the back
door it had reached the pond and it flew off as he shouted and clapped his
hands. I'm pretty sure it ws clasping something in its beak. Why they
can't use the River Dart which is all of 2 miles away, I don't know!
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Because, like foxes, captive prey is easier. Sounds like time for a net, or
if the pond is too big for that I've heard that a wire at a certain height
all round the edge keeps them off as they like to wade in. Can't remember
the height but Google is sure to be your friend..

Tina