Great Blue Heron

Please watch; this is pretty funny.

I installed a Great Blue Heron decoy on the edge of my pond when I first stocked it with goldfish. This shows what a wonderful job the decoy does in scaring away herons. NOT!

I share all of my goldfish (I am not stupid enough to have Koi) with Herons, Kingfisher's and Osprey. I started with 10 cent feeder fish, and now have thousands of goldfish. The birds, ducks included, keep the fish population under control.

Yes, I hate to see one of my foot-long goldfish go down the skinny neck of the Heron (alive!) but that is life with a large pond. I have learned to deal with it.

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[kathylynndean]

They are solitary fishers, so only one at a time fishes. They also use their old nest as a "perch"; OMG...Maybe they are raising another baby-bird. The big guy managed to get my largest gold fish a few months ago; almost two feet in size. I was sick about it and wish I had not seen him grab it. So far the fish reproduce faster than the heron's can catch them so I am ahead of this game...

[kathylynndean]

It's outta control around here. The blue heron seen on that video from several years ago invited a female to my pond, and they had a baby last year. Their nest is adjacent to my property line in a tall fir tree and they can spy on pond activity and can tell if I am out there. They can't see fish due to the berm that runs around the pond but they do know I will chase them off.

[kathylynndean]

Count your blessings! I had a nesting pair of herons last year. I had Daddy Heron, Mama Heron and then Baby Heron. I have not seen one goldfish which makes me sad. NOTHING!!! I think the only way to avoid them is move to an area that does not have Great Blue Heron. Or else stock food for them...

[kathylynndean]

Hi T Bone...Yes, I know the feeling of losing my big, gorgeous goldfish. If the pond was small, I would maybe put a net across the top. All my fish started off as 10 cent feeder fish, but after 6 years they have grown. Yes, part of the food chain...

[kathylynndean]

Yes, they gobble up fish very quickly...Kathy

[tunewriter41]

Great Video. Me and my grandson have laughed over this video so much. You have a great sense of humor!!!

[kathylynndean]

@tunewriter41 You are so sweet to say that. I like knowing that people laugh at it. I still crack up anytime I watch it. I have a family of three herons feeding at my pond this year. Mommy, Daddy and Baby; they nested on my property. They all fight if more than one fishes at the same time, and it's quite a sight. Loud sounds and wings, necks and legs. I have not yet been able to catch it on tape,,,

[HMoodRess]

Heroin?

[slishou]

Yeah, it seems to basically function as a giant sign that says "Eatin's great here!!" XD

The heron pecks at it and thinks, "This guy is a real stiff!"

[Imagotaria]

Funny video indeed! If you can, please record more videos like this.

[knightboy1234]

i have had a great blue heron fly over me in full wing span it was really cool it was also low

[CpWiser10]

I saw one during my Terry fox run yesterday

I also saw one on my roof the day before.

[Mohonnova]

i am a heron i ahev a long neck and i pick fish out of the water w/ my beak if you dont repost this comment on 10 other videos i will fly into your kitchen tonight and make a mess of your pots and pans

[xXiDkglitchersXx]

@NOTORIOUSFLSHER Triston!!!!!! your so gay lol

[NOTORIOUSFLSHER]

@kathylynndean i fucking hate your life!

[NOTORIOUSFLSHER]

Heyy kathass your an ass! The great blue Heron is the shit, it can live where ever the fuck it wants. Dont fucking put these shits on your pond ive seen blue herons rape these types of decoys. Piss Off!

[TheWirdbird]

Looks like a dinosaur!!! Lovely.