Heron's can paralyze a human by piercing the spine or the skull, which can result in death. Those birds are gangsta! the only word to use. never approach a lame one....they are most dangerous.
Loved your video! I have one visiting my small Koi pond, right in the middle of a residental neighborhood. So far I only lost 1 large godfish, but now my fish will no longer come up to eat. I have since netted it. and chased hin off the bridge. He was so tall, he came up to my nose.
Try using a net covering the entire pond and use bricks to retain it don't leave any open spaces for it to crawl under. Reinforce with a couple of 2x4x8 boards under the net. Heavy deer net is best, lay the boards across the pond, like a frame.
Those birds are smart and when they get use to free sashimi they will move in for the long haul.
Good idea for the new pond; I was really surprised when the heron would actually go under a plastic tarp. So far no more herons, but it's probably only a matter of time!
Heron's can paralyze a human by piercing the spine or the skull, which can result in death. Those birds are gangsta! the only word to use. never approach a lame one....they are most dangerous.
djtommybravo 1 year ago
@djtommybravo
Good advice! Now, if they'd only not approach me! I've had them land in the front yard and stare at me while I did yardwork....
lkosiliconmage 1 year ago
Loved your video! I have one visiting my small Koi pond, right in the middle of a residental neighborhood. So far I only lost 1 large godfish, but now my fish will no longer come up to eat. I have since netted it. and chased hin off the bridge. He was so tall, he came up to my nose.
toytazsocks 2 years ago
Try using a net covering the entire pond and use bricks to retain it don't leave any open spaces for it to crawl under. Reinforce with a couple of 2x4x8 boards under the net. Heavy deer net is best, lay the boards across the pond, like a frame.
Those birds are smart and when they get use to free sashimi they will move in for the long haul.
derryk1 3 years ago
Good idea for the new pond; I was really surprised when the heron would actually go under a plastic tarp. So far no more herons, but it's probably only a matter of time!
lkosiliconmage 3 years ago
lame but cool
mochacass101 3 years ago
only 1 thing I've seen work: buy a swan.
Swans are extremely territorial.
BonzoGal1980 3 years ago
gave me a good laugh thinking of my own similar experience. great sense of humor. well done.
kheadenmd 3 years ago
good video..check out my video killer bird in fishpond
mickdaniels1 3 years ago
he has a taste for Asian food
madmusk33 4 years ago
Oh herons really can be mean bastards...
olaboladenstora 4 years ago