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Ok, I lost a fish yesterday and have no clue to who the culpret
is....yet. Time to play a little detective game.... we will see who is right when I catch him in the act and STOP him from getting any Koi. The Fish : 5 year old white fancy goldfish, about 13 inches in length. Of course, the one that always rested on my feet while I work with the lilies and would let my kids pet her. Probably a bit too friendly The Facts: 1. Fish was present in the pond pre-work 6:30 a.m. 2. Fish was noticed missing around 5:30 p.m. 3.Nothing was disturbed in pond. 1300 + gallon pond, 5 decent sized Lilies, Horsetail, Dwarf Papyrus, Hornwort(around lillies), etc. 4.Nothing disturbed around the pond. The perimeter of the pond is River Flats that range from 6" to 16" and are not quite settled in place, outside of that is fresh cedar bark mulch which always sticks to my feet when I am working on the pond. 5.9 other fish were hanging around where the stream enters the pond, then acted normal when fed. 6.I had a raccoon problem with my deck pond 3 years ago. But they left evidence, close your eyes if your squimish, "parts laying around". 7.One other thing to include, I have been in my house over 6 years and I live in an urban area. The closest outskirts of town are about 3+ miles away. Over last weekend I was driving over a creek that is about 4 blocks away and in a pond, next to a large nursery I noticed what looked like a small [2 ½ ft tall] white ibis. Well, I thought this land was owned by the nursery, but I had never drove around the other side so I thought what the heck. Turns out the land is called Heron's Haven Wetland, an Urban Wetland and is maintained by the Audubon Society. I am still in shock that I didn't know it was there. :( Anyway, here is an excerpt of fauna from their site. "Home to green herons, big blue herons, American bitterns, Canada geese, wood chucks, mink, muskrat, and deer". Before last weekend I had only seen the woodchuck around and my in-laws spotted some deer two weeks ago walking in a strip mall parking lot about 3 blocks away. So, who do you think did it??? |
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When there is no sign of disturbance around the pond it usually is a bird. Fish are listed first in the diet for bitterns and further down the list for ibis. And all herons love fish. If one of these birds did get your fish, it will come back. Netting the pond or a motion detection sprinkler are good suggestions to keep your fish from sushi-tom. k30a |
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A fish that size and broad daylight ....... I would have to say Great
Blue Heron and he will be back once the lump in his throat goes away. (sorry I didn't mean to be so graphic) "Chad" wrote in message m... Ok, I lost a fish yesterday and have no clue to who the culpret is....yet. Time to play a little detective game.... we will see who is right when I catch him in the act and STOP him from getting any Koi. The Fish : 5 year old white fancy goldfish, about 13 inches in length. Of course, the one that always rested on my feet while I work with the lilies and would let my kids pet her. Probably a bit too friendly The Facts: 1. Fish was present in the pond pre-work 6:30 a.m. 2. Fish was noticed missing around 5:30 p.m. 3.Nothing was disturbed in pond. 1300 + gallon pond, 5 decent sized Lilies, Horsetail, Dwarf Papyrus, Hornwort(around lillies), etc. 4.Nothing disturbed around the pond. The perimeter of the pond is River Flats that range from 6" to 16" and are not quite settled in place, outside of that is fresh cedar bark mulch which always sticks to my feet when I am working on the pond. 5.9 other fish were hanging around where the stream enters the pond, then acted normal when fed. 6.I had a raccoon problem with my deck pond 3 years ago. But they left evidence, close your eyes if your squimish, "parts laying around". 7.One other thing to include, I have been in my house over 6 years and I live in an urban area. The closest outskirts of town are about 3+ miles away. Over last weekend I was driving over a creek that is about 4 blocks away and in a pond, next to a large nursery I noticed what looked like a small [2 ½ ft tall] white ibis. Well, I thought this land was owned by the nursery, but I had never drove around the other side so I thought what the heck. Turns out the land is called Heron's Haven Wetland, an Urban Wetland and is maintained by the Audubon Society. I am still in shock that I didn't know it was there. :( Anyway, here is an excerpt of fauna from their site. "Home to green herons, big blue herons, American bitterns, Canada geese, wood chucks, mink, muskrat, and deer". Before last weekend I had only seen the woodchuck around and my in-laws spotted some deer two weeks ago walking in a strip mall parking lot about 3 blocks away. So, who do you think did it??? |
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Chad wrote:
Ok, I lost a fish yesterday and have no clue to who the culpret is....yet. Time to play a little detective game.... we will see who is right when I catch him in the act and STOP him from getting any Koi. The Fish : 5 year old white fancy goldfish, about 13 inches in length. Of course, the one that always rested on my feet while I work with the lilies and would let my kids pet her. Probably a bit too friendly The Facts: 1. Fish was present in the pond pre-work 6:30 a.m. 2. Fish was noticed missing around 5:30 p.m. 3.Nothing was disturbed in pond. 1300 + gallon pond, 5 decent sized Lilies, Horsetail, Dwarf Papyrus, Hornwort(around lillies), etc. 4.Nothing disturbed around the pond. The perimeter of the pond is River Flats that range from 6" to 16" and are not quite settled in place, outside of that is fresh cedar bark mulch which always sticks to my feet when I am working on the pond. 5.9 other fish were hanging around where the stream enters the pond, then acted normal when fed. 6.I had a raccoon problem with my deck pond 3 years ago. But they left evidence, close your eyes if your squimish, "parts laying around". 7.One other thing to include, I have been in my house over 6 years and I live in an urban area. The closest outskirts of town are about 3+ miles away. Over last weekend I was driving over a creek that is about 4 blocks away and in a pond, next to a large nursery I noticed what looked like a small [2 ½ ft tall] white ibis. Well, I thought this land was owned by the nursery, but I had never drove around the other side so I thought what the heck. Turns out the land is called Heron's Haven Wetland, an Urban Wetland and is maintained by the Audubon Society. I am still in shock that I didn't know it was there. :( Anyway, here is an excerpt of fauna from their site. "Home to green herons, big blue herons, American bitterns, Canada geese, wood chucks, mink, muskrat, and deer". Before last weekend I had only seen the woodchuck around and my in-laws spotted some deer two weeks ago walking in a strip mall parking lot about 3 blocks away. So, who do you think did it??? My vote would be for the green heron or great blue heron. The green heron can hide very well and go unseen. There is no way you'd miss a great blue by your pond. -- Bonnie NJ http://home.earthlink.net/~maebe43/ |
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And while we are on the gruesome subject Kingfishers take their fish up into a tree and bash it senseless and then eat it or fly off with it. The 'parts' was when the raccoon struck? k30a |
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I'd guess the culprit was a great blue heron, as I think a 13" fish might be
bit tough for the smaller green heron to manage. As for not noticing a great blue heron, I assumed that Chad meant there was no one home between 6:30 am & 5:30 pm to see the GBH (birder's jargon). Anne Lurie Raleigh, NC "Bonnie Espenshade" wrote in message ... Chad wrote: Ok, I lost a fish yesterday and have no clue to who the culpret is....yet. Time to play a little detective game.... we will see who is right when I catch him in the act and STOP him from getting any Koi. The Fish : 5 year old white fancy goldfish, about 13 inches in length. Of course, the one that always rested on my feet while I work with the lilies and would let my kids pet her. Probably a bit too friendly The Facts: 1. Fish was present in the pond pre-work 6:30 a.m. 2. Fish was noticed missing around 5:30 p.m. 3.Nothing was disturbed in pond. 1300 + gallon pond, 5 decent sized Lilies, Horsetail, Dwarf Papyrus, Hornwort(around lillies), etc. 4.Nothing disturbed around the pond. The perimeter of the pond is River Flats that range from 6" to 16" and are not quite settled in place, outside of that is fresh cedar bark mulch which always sticks to my feet when I am working on the pond. 5.9 other fish were hanging around where the stream enters the pond, then acted normal when fed. 6.I had a raccoon problem with my deck pond 3 years ago. But they left evidence, close your eyes if your squimish, "parts laying around". 7.One other thing to include, I have been in my house over 6 years and I live in an urban area. The closest outskirts of town are about 3+ miles away. Over last weekend I was driving over a creek that is about 4 blocks away and in a pond, next to a large nursery I noticed what looked like a small [2 ½ ft tall] white ibis. Well, I thought this land was owned by the nursery, but I had never drove around the other side so I thought what the heck. Turns out the land is called Heron's Haven Wetland, an Urban Wetland and is maintained by the Audubon Society. I am still in shock that I didn't know it was there. :( Anyway, here is an excerpt of fauna from their site. "Home to green herons, big blue herons, American bitterns, Canada geese, wood chucks, mink, muskrat, and deer". Before last weekend I had only seen the woodchuck around and my in-laws spotted some deer two weeks ago walking in a strip mall parking lot about 3 blocks away. So, who do you think did it??? My vote would be for the green heron or great blue heron. The green heron can hide very well and go unseen. There is no way you'd miss a great blue by your pond. -- Bonnie NJ http://home.earthlink.net/~maebe43/ |
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I'd guess the culprit was a great blue heron, as I think a 13" fish might be
bit tough for the smaller green heron to manage. As for not noticing a great blue heron, I assumed that Chad meant there was no one home between 6:30 am & 5:30 pm to see the GBH (birder's jargon). Anne Lurie Raleigh, NC "Bonnie Espenshade" wrote in message ... Chad wrote: Ok, I lost a fish yesterday and have no clue to who the culpret is....yet. Time to play a little detective game.... we will see who is right when I catch him in the act and STOP him from getting any Koi. The Fish : 5 year old white fancy goldfish, about 13 inches in length. Of course, the one that always rested on my feet while I work with the lilies and would let my kids pet her. Probably a bit too friendly The Facts: 1. Fish was present in the pond pre-work 6:30 a.m. 2. Fish was noticed missing around 5:30 p.m. 3.Nothing was disturbed in pond. 1300 + gallon pond, 5 decent sized Lilies, Horsetail, Dwarf Papyrus, Hornwort(around lillies), etc. 4.Nothing disturbed around the pond. The perimeter of the pond is River Flats that range from 6" to 16" and are not quite settled in place, outside of that is fresh cedar bark mulch which always sticks to my feet when I am working on the pond. 5.9 other fish were hanging around where the stream enters the pond, then acted normal when fed. 6.I had a raccoon problem with my deck pond 3 years ago. But they left evidence, close your eyes if your squimish, "parts laying around". 7.One other thing to include, I have been in my house over 6 years and I live in an urban area. The closest outskirts of town are about 3+ miles away. Over last weekend I was driving over a creek that is about 4 blocks away and in a pond, next to a large nursery I noticed what looked like a small [2 ½ ft tall] white ibis. Well, I thought this land was owned by the nursery, but I had never drove around the other side so I thought what the heck. Turns out the land is called Heron's Haven Wetland, an Urban Wetland and is maintained by the Audubon Society. I am still in shock that I didn't know it was there. :( Anyway, here is an excerpt of fauna from their site. "Home to green herons, big blue herons, American bitterns, Canada geese, wood chucks, mink, muskrat, and deer". Before last weekend I had only seen the woodchuck around and my in-laws spotted some deer two weeks ago walking in a strip mall parking lot about 3 blocks away. So, who do you think did it??? My vote would be for the green heron or great blue heron. The green heron can hide very well and go unseen. There is no way you'd miss a great blue by your pond. -- Bonnie NJ http://home.earthlink.net/~maebe43/ |
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Most like it was Heron attack.
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Chad, I have the same problem as you. A few days ago I found 2 of my 5 inch
koi missing. Everything around the pond is undisturbed and the fish are swimming normally. Today I found some s__t on my cedar chips which look like a cat has been around. Although this is just a guess, I will be looking into the Scarecrow sprinkler. Doug -- http://dulberg.smugmug.com/ "Chad" wrote in message m... Ok, I lost a fish yesterday and have no clue to who the culpret is....yet. Time to play a little detective game.... we will see who is right when I catch him in the act and STOP him from getting any Koi. The Fish : 5 year old white fancy goldfish, about 13 inches in length. Of course, the one that always rested on my feet while I work with the lilies and would let my kids pet her. Probably a bit too friendly The Facts: 1. Fish was present in the pond pre-work 6:30 a.m. 2. Fish was noticed missing around 5:30 p.m. 3.Nothing was disturbed in pond. 1300 + gallon pond, 5 decent sized Lilies, Horsetail, Dwarf Papyrus, Hornwort(around lillies), etc. 4.Nothing disturbed around the pond. The perimeter of the pond is River Flats that range from 6" to 16" and are not quite settled in place, outside of that is fresh cedar bark mulch which always sticks to my feet when I am working on the pond. 5.9 other fish were hanging around where the stream enters the pond, then acted normal when fed. 6.I had a raccoon problem with my deck pond 3 years ago. But they left evidence, close your eyes if your squimish, "parts laying around". 7.One other thing to include, I have been in my house over 6 years and I live in an urban area. The closest outskirts of town are about 3+ miles away. Over last weekend I was driving over a creek that is about 4 blocks away and in a pond, next to a large nursery I noticed what looked like a small [2 ½ ft tall] white ibis. Well, I thought this land was owned by the nursery, but I had never drove around the other side so I thought what the heck. Turns out the land is called Heron's Haven Wetland, an Urban Wetland and is maintained by the Audubon Society. I am still in shock that I didn't know it was there. :( Anyway, here is an excerpt of fauna from their site. "Home to green herons, big blue herons, American bitterns, Canada geese, wood chucks, mink, muskrat, and deer". Before last weekend I had only seen the woodchuck around and my in-laws spotted some deer two weeks ago walking in a strip mall parking lot about 3 blocks away. So, who do you think did it??? |
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