Thread: My pond fish are avoiding me
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Old 10-10-2011, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Sacha[_4_] View Post
On 2011-10-09 09:49:32 +0100, "Doug" said:

I am new to this but is it normal? Up until now they were virtually eating
out of my hand but now rush for cover when they see me, even at feeding
time. I have reduced their feed to see if their behaviour is caused by a
lack of hunger but still no result. Is it the time of year perhaps or has
some predator frightened them?

Doug.

Probably a heron. We get one visiting our ponds from time to time and
after it's been here the fish hide for a day or two. After they come
out of hiding, they tend to rush for cover if a shadow falls over the
pond. If you approach them with your shadow falling behind you and not
across the water, they will be less easily startled. But
self-preservation isn't a bad idea for a wild creature!
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Maybe a cat is harrasing them or yes a heron.
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