Mr. Green Heron

[Priscilla]

This morning I was sitting quietly at the pond with my coffee and guess who flies up? That's right, Mr Heron! Mr. Green Heron to be exact. He didn't see me and proceeded to eat two little platys (which I am fine with because I have hundreds now), it was quite the moment, we were there side by side and I was fascinated. Then he looked over as I tried to get a picture and was startled! Flew off. But a neat few seconds.

I wish we could live with some agreement that he can feast on the platys, BUT NOT the koi.

 

[Troutredds]

Cool unexpected encounter story, Priscilla. Keep your eyes peeled for your new feathered friend's return. We had one return over and over until I set up a couple Scarecrow sprinklers to shoo away would-be fish thieves.

 

[JBtheExplorer]

We get a lot of Great Blue and Green Herons around here but I have been lucky none have stopped at my pond. A lot of raccoons and cats too but so far my fish have been lucky.

 

[j.w]

Neat you got to see him but you may not think it is so neat after they do see your other fish and start offing them too. They will not stop till they clean you out even if you write them up a menu on what is allowed and what is not

 

[RobAmy]

Awesome. They are fun to watch.

 

[Priscilla]

Neat you got to see him but you may not think it is so neat after they do see your other fish and start offing them too. They will not stop till they clean you out even if you write them up a menu on what is allowed and what is not

I know He already cleaned me out some time back - 11 fantails in one stop.

I plan to net the pond, but just haven't gotten around to it yet - big mistake I'm sure.

 

[texmaster]

There is only one answer to the heron. Behold the CPS 2000!!! The most powerful water gun ever made! Banned in 12 states!! Its killed 3 children!

(ok not really but its super strong)

 

[Troutredds]

There is only one answer to the heron. Behold the CPS 2000!!! The most powerful water gun ever made! Banned in 12 states!! Its killed 3 children!

(ok not really but its super strong)

Does CPS stand for Corporal Punishment Sprayer or Child Protective Services? Is the CPS 2000 for punishment or protection...or both?

 

[texmaster]

Does CPS stand for Corporal Punishment Sprayer or Child Protective Services? Is the CPS 2000 for punishment or protection...or both?

I'll have to go with the Daily Double Alex!

 

[Troutredds]

I'll have to go with the Daily Double Alex!

We need your answer in the form of a question then, texmaster!

 

[texmaster]

We need your answer in the form of a question then, texmaster!

 

[Lisaebetten]

awsome, i have 2 of these!

 

[Priscilla]

Okay, the green heron is evil! He is not neat to watch any more. I hate him, and he hates me. I throw rocks at him, but he knows I'll never hit him, so he just laughs at me. He is my nemesis! He's just eaten a $20 koi that I loved. Bastard! UGHHHHHHH!!!!

I had to stay out there drinking wine all night to protect my fish!

 

[Tula]

Oh no! Has he finished off the platys and moved on to your koi? Can you net the pond? I've heard they just won't stop till they've eaten them all My neighbor is battling one too....they've lost about 6 prized koi.

 

[Priscilla]

Oh no! Has he finished off the platys and moved on to your koi? Can you net the pond? I've heard they just won't stop till they've eaten them all My neighbor is battling one too....they've lost about 6 prized koi.

I would love to net the pond, unfortunately there are no nets on the island right now, so I have to order one off Amazon, which will take about a month to get here.