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We had some Great Blue Herons come have a very expensive meal a couple of times. Now we have a circle of copper posts around the pond, and monofilament fishing line strung in a pattern over the pond. It is what the Japanese Koi farmers use and it has worked for years now. The fish have lots of hidey-holes along the rocks and under the waterfall. The theory is the cranes and herons see the lines and are think their wings might be caught in it. Whatever the theory, it seems to work.
The copper posts blend in well now with a patina on them. They were grounding posts from the electrical department at the local big box store.
By federal law it is illegal to harass the Blue Heron or any migratory bird, even if they are eating our pricey Koi. So I just made sure the dogs saw the heron, and it was astonishing to see that huge bird fly off almost straight up. Our dachshund was proud he had chased off another monster in the back yard. Our yard if free of all polar bears, lions, tigers, and elephants as well.
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Glen
49 Year member of the Porsche Club of America
1985 911 Carrera; 2017 Macan
1986 El Camino with Fuel Injected 350 Crate Engine
My Motto: I will never be too old to have a happy childhood!
Last edited by GH85Carrera; 05-11-2022 at 09:56 AM..
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