Pond Gone and Heron Attack.

[Jason]

Good Morning, I pulled up the larger Pond yesterday and cleaned all the pumps and lighting and stacked up all granite, rock, and tubing to get ready for the move. I pulled up a Pond that took me a whole weekend to build in less than 2 hours lol.

A Heron decided to take 4 of my fish including my largest Goldfish and Largest Koi :/ I opened my window Sunday morning to see him gulp one down and fly off. The small pond has all fish in it and is now completely covered.

 

[sissy]

oh no sorry to hear jason and just when you should be the happiest with the move and your new bride .Sorry

 

[piscesmoon]

Sorry to hear that. That sounds similar to what happened when we moved here. We went from a city yard completely fenced and not too many predators to a 4 acres surrounded by woods and apparently lots of hungry critters. I had my koi in a holding (kiddie)pool in my new backyard until I could get their new little home set up on the screened in area. On the very first night, a raccoon got into the holding pool and ate up all my koi except the pure black one which I'm assuming he couldn't see.

 

[Mmathis]

Sorry, Jason!

 

[Tula]

Oh no Hoping the move goes smoothly and you get things set up soon.

 

[j.w]

Now you must put on your battle armor and fight the fight on protecting your new pond. You will win Jason..............I think the net is your best weapon. I love mine now

 

[Jason]

Thanks Ya'll, I hope everything goes smooth from here on out just glad to finally know what has been taking them lol.

 

[Big Lou]

Keep your chin up Jason. Think of the move as an opportunity to create a new slice of nature. We ponders live and learn.

 

[haver79]

Sorry about your fish Jason. Good luck on the move and cant wait to see the new pond.

 

[addy1]

Bummer Jason, once you have a heron come by they will keep coming until the fish are gone.

It is always easier and quicker to tear apart then put together.

 

[Dave 54]

Jason I'm not suprised my young friend your pond was very shallow and if it wasnt netted then it was only a question of time before they were attacked .
However you do have our utmost sympathy at the loss of your fish
You now have a chance to dig a deeper larger pond where your fish can hide from preditors if attacked by them .
I personally would spend some time planning your new pond and not rebuild it as it is now .
Good luck with your move

Dave

 

[Jason]

Thanks again, Dave, the new Pond will be much larger and many more hiding places too!